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About the Role

As a Graduate Systems Engineer, you will be involved in complex rail and transportation infrastructure programmes, contributing to projects that shape global movement of people and goods. You will gain exposure to diverse challenges and opportunities across multiple sectors and international markets, working alongside experienced professionals.

Responsibilities

Deliver systems engineering and assurance solutions to transport infrastructure owners and design and construction companies.
Manage requirements.
Develop system architecture.
Perform systems integration.
Conduct design assurance.
Execute verification and validation.
Provide expertise in reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM).
Provide expertise in engineering safety management (ESM).
Contribute to major network enhancements and new railway developments.
Contribute to integrated transport and aviation systems.

Requirements

Less than 12 months' relevant experience (excluding placements).
Bachelors/Masters degree obtained no earlier than 2025, or expected to achieve one.
Demonstrate genuine interest in the opportunity and Mott MacDonald.
Highlight relevant experience or interests, such as modules studied, previous work experience, or research about the company, values, and projects.
Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
Communicates effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues.
Delivers high-quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity.
Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.
Not eligible for Graduate visa route or other time-limited visas requiring future sponsorship.
Eligible for alternative UK immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.

Skills

Systems engineering
Mechanical engineering
Electrical engineering
Aerospace/aeronautical engineering
Chemical engineering
Systems thinking
Requirements management
System architecture development
Systems integration
Design assurance
Verification
Validation
Reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM)
Engineering safety management (ESM)

Location

Croydon
London

Work Type

Hybrid working

Experience Level

Graduate

Education Level

Bachelors degree
Masters degree

Benefits

Biannual salary reviews for the first three years.
Pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%.
Life assurance equal up to 4x basic salary, with option to increase to 6x.
Income protection scheme.
Flexible benefits including increased life assurance, critical illness insurance, payroll saving, and will writing.
Annual bonus schemes.
Private medical insurance.
Health cash plan.
Access to Peppy for menopause support.
Comprehensive wellbeing program with family access.
Ability to flex salary for health benefits for self and family.
33 days holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays), 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, 2 weeks paid paternity/partner).
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 Advanced Employee Networks (LGBTQ+, gender, race/ethnicity, disability, parents/carers).
Support through the Armed Forces Network.
Opportunities for community involvement.

About the Company

Global, employee-owned consultancy.
Works alongside experts to contribute to meaningful projects.
Provides support, learning opportunities, and experience for career growth.
Employee ownership model with no external investors, fostering a culture of shared success.
Employees have a stake and voice in the business through personal and group performance bonuses.
Opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership.
Direct pathway towards ownership for senior roles.
Believes in developing, training, and retaining graduates for long-term relationships.
Takes a people-first approach to hiring.
Encourages responsible use of AI while ensuring genuine candidate connection.
Believes business sense is achieved when employees and managers choose how to work most effectively.
Offers a hybrid working policy that embraces well-being, flexibility, and trust.
Puts equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of the business.
Seeks to promote fair employment procedures and practices.
Encourages individual expression and creates an inclusive environment.

Equal Opportunity

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK.
We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.
We want you to feel supported and able to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing with us more accessible, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we'll be happy to discuss how we can help.
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.