2026 UK Graduate Air Quality Consultant Career Path: Energy

Location
Brighton, Bristol, Inverness, London and Manchester
Hours
Full Time
Salary
Competitive salary with biannual reviews for the first three years
About the Role
At Mott MacDonald, we believe in building a better future—one that's sustainable, inclusive, and driven by meaningful outcomes. Join our dynamic and diverse team as a Graduate Air Quality Consultant and contribute to some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects and exciting international energy initiatives. You will support air quality assessments using cutting-edge dispersion modelling and ambient monitoring techniques to evaluate environmental impacts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable and responsible solutions that prioritise wellbeing, societal benefit, and environmental integrity. Benefit from a caring and empowering environment where you will learn from experienced professionals through mentorship, training, and real-world experience. This is your opportunity to turn ambition into action and shape your future with us.
Additional Benefits
Biannual salary reviews, contributory pension up to 7% of your salary, a flexible benefits scheme tailored to your needs, and access to social and professional networking opportunities including sports, social and charity events. We promote a strong culture of social responsibility and encourage active community involvement. Discounts on cinema tickets, travel, fashion, utilities and more are available from day one.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and express themselves freely.
Agile Working
We embrace agility, flexibility and trust, allowing you and your manager to choose the most effective working arrangements to meet client, team and personal commitments.
Experience
Less than 12 months' relevant experience (excluding placements). Demonstrated genuine interest in air quality and environmental issues through academic modules, work experience or research.
About you
Curious, motivated and purpose-driven graduate with strong communication skills. Proactive and able to work independently to complete tasks efficiently. Delivers high quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity. Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving. Knowledgeable about current affairs and regulations relating to air quality, wider environmental issues, and the energy sector. Familiarity with data management, analytics and digital technologies is desirable.
Qualifications
Master's degree obtained no earlier than 2024 or expected in one of the following disciplines: Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Air Pollution Management. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without Skilled Worker visa sponsorship or time-limited visas such as the Graduate visa route.
Development and Support
Assigned a mentor to guide your professional training needs. Participate in a three-year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating your Future – designed to equip you with skills and tools for a successful career at Mott MacDonald.
