Location
Croydon

Hours
Full Time

Salary
A competitive salary with biannual reviews for the first three years, matching current industry standards.

About the Role
Safeguard Land. Preserve Water. Promote Public Health. At Mott MacDonald, protecting the environment is fundamental to building a sustainable future. As a Graduate Contaminated Land Consultant, you will join a passionate team within our Environmental and Consent division, working on impactful projects across the built environment, transport, and water sectors. This role offers you the opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to work that safeguards communities and ecosystems.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a culture that values curiosity, integrity, and teamwork. Your work will combine office-based and field activities, blending technical rigour with purpose-driven impact.

Your responsibilities may include:
- Conducting environmental research and desk studies to inform project decisions and strategies.
- Monitoring and sampling groundwater and ground gas to assess environmental conditions.
- Supervising site investigations and analysing environmental data to identify risks and guide remediation.
- Contributing to Environmental Impact Assessments and land contamination risk reports.
- Supporting the development of remediation strategies and proposal writing.
- Collaborating with engineers, scientists, and planners to deliver integrated, innovative solutions.

From day one, you will receive comprehensive training, be assigned a mentor, and join our three-year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating your Future – designed to equip you with the skills for a successful long-term career at Mott MacDonald.

Additional benefits include a contributory pension up to 7% of your salary, a flexible benefits scheme tailored to your needs, and access to various social and professional networking opportunities across the company.

Experience
Less than 12 months' relevant experience (excluding placements). Genuine passion and desire to make a difference in environmental consultancy.

About you
Committed and motivated graduate with strong initiative, effective communication skills, high attention to detail, and a structured, analytical approach to problem solving. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Flexible working arrangements supported.

Qualifications
A minimum of a bachelor's degree (obtained no earlier than 2024 or expected to achieve one) in one of the following disciplines:
- Hydrogeology
- Contaminated Land
- Environmental Geology
- Environmental Science

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK without Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, as Mott MacDonald does not currently offer sponsorship under this route. Applications from candidates on Graduate visas or other time-limited visas will not be accepted due to the temporary nature of these routes.