Location
Croydon

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary with biannual reviews for the first three years

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 safeguarding communities and ecosystems.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a culture that values curiosity, integrity, and teamwork. Your work will involve both office-based and field activities, combining technical rigour with purpose-driven impact. 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 remediation strategy development and proposal writing
- Collaborating with engineers, scientists, and planners to deliver innovative, integrated solutions

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

Additional benefits include:
- Biannual salary reviews for the first three years
- Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary
- Flexible benefits scheme tailored to your needs
- Access to social, sports, and charity events through office committees
- Discounts on cinema tickets, travel, fashion, utilities, and more

We foster a strong culture of social responsibility and encourage active community involvement. Our agile working approach supports flexibility and trust, enabling you to work effectively to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Join us to turn your ambition into action and shape a healthier, more resilient world.

Experience
Less than 12 months' relevant experience (excluding placements). Genuine passion for environmental consultancy and making a difference.

About you
Committed and motivated graduate with strong initiative, effective communication skills, and attention to detail. You demonstrate a structured and analytical approach to problem solving and are eager to contribute to a collaborative team environment.

We support flexible working arrangements and encourage you to discuss any flexibility needs at interview stage.

Please note that Mott MacDonald does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applications from candidates requiring Graduate visa or other time-limited visas will not be accepted due to future sponsorship requirements. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative UK immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.

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

In your application, demonstrate your genuine interest in this opportunity and Mott MacDonald by highlighting relevant experience, studies, or research about our company, values, and projects. We value authenticity and review every application personally without the use of AI tools.