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About the Role

Join our experts in developing ports, coastal and offshore projects. Develop skills in project management, business development, and driving sustainability in the marine environment. This role is integral to the Ports, Coastal and Offshore team, contributing expertise in coastal processes, strategic planning, feasibility studies, climate resilience, and engineering design.

Responsibilities

Develop ports, coastal and offshore projects.
Develop skills in project management, business development, and driving sustainability in the marine environment.
Contribute to coastal erosion and flood risk feasibility studies.
Develop coastal management plans, including Strategies, business cases, and coastal change adaptation plans.
Conduct flood risk and coastal erosion options studies.
Perform climate risk and vulnerability assessments.
Support design and planning for offshore and marine renewable developments, including hazard mapping and cable burial risk assessments.
Conduct GIS mapping, spatial analysis, and coastal data interpretation.
Perform coastal numerical modelling and metocean studies.
Develop marine nature-based solutions.
Engage with stakeholders.

Requirements

Less than 12 months' relevant experience (excluding placements).
Masters degree obtained no earlier than 2025, or expected to achieve one in Coastal Science or Oceanography.
Genuine interest in the opportunity and in joining Mott MacDonald.
Highlight relevant experience or interests, such as modules studied, previous work experience, or research about the company, values, and projects.
Demonstrate genuine interest in both the opportunity and in joining Mott MacDonald.
Highlight any relevant experience or interests - such as modules you've studied, previous work experience, or any research you've undertaken about our company, values, and projects.
Answer each application question with authenticity.
Proactively take initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
Communicate effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues.
Deliver high-quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity.
Demonstrate a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.
Eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Skills

Coastal processes
Numerical modelling
Strategic planning
Feasibility and business case preparation
Climate resilience
Engineering design
Construction supervision
Digital solutions
Carbon reduction
Positive social outcomes
Project management
Business development
Sustainability in the marine environment
GIS mapping
Spatial analysis
Coastal data interpretation
Coastal numerical modelling
Metocean studies
Marine nature-based solutions
Stakeholder Engagement

Location

Bristol
Croydon
Newcastle

Work Type

Hybrid working

Experience Level

Graduate

Education Level

Masters degree

Benefits

Biannual salary reviews for the first three years (subject to probation).
Pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%.
Life assurance equal up to 4x basic salary (option to increase to 6x).
Income protection scheme with absence and return to work support.
Flexible benefits including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving, and will writing.
Annual bonus schemes.
Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
Health cash plan.
Free support from menopause experts via Peppy.
Comprehensive wellbeing program with family access.
Ability to flex salary for a wide range of health benefits, extendable to family.
33 days holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays, dependent on level), with ability to buy or sell leave.
10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.
Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service.
Employee saving schemes and discounts.
Enhanced family leave policies: 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption leave, two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
Shared parental leave up to 24 weeks at full pay.
Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities (two paid).
Support for military families.
Primary annual professional institution subscription.
Mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.
Access to Perks at Work for discounts.
Access to a wide range of groups including Advanced Employee Networks (LGBTQ+, gender, race/ethnicity, disability, parents/carers).
Support for Armed Forces Covenant signatories and Gold Award holders.
Opportunities to make a difference within communities.

About the Company

Global, employee-owned consultancy.
Purpose-driven teams where ideas matter, growth is supported, and work enhances the world.
Pioneering the use of digital, carbon, and positive social outcomes.
Employee ownership model fosters a culture of shared success.
Employees have a stake and a voice in the business.
Commitment to promoting a strong culture of social responsibility.
Encourages staff to play active roles in the local community.

Equal Opportunity

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.
We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.