Overview

2026 UK Graduate Air Quality Consultant Career Path: Energy at Mott MacDonald. Join to apply for the 2026 UK Graduate Air Quality Consultant Career Path: Energy role at Mott MacDonald.

We are looking for a passionate and curious Graduate Air Quality Consultant to join our supportive and collaborative team. This is your opportunity to contribute to some of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects and exciting international energy initiatives, while developing your skills in a caring and empowering environment.

What You’ll Do

• Support air quality assessments across a range of UK and international projects.
• Use cutting-edge dispersion modelling and ambient monitoring techniques to evaluate environmental impacts.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable and responsible solutions.
• Contribute to projects that prioritise wellbeing, societal benefit, and environmental integrity.
• Learn from experienced professionals and grow through mentorship, training, and real-world experience.

We have opportunities in the following locations: Brighton, Bristol, Inverness, London and Manchester.

Candidate Specification

At Mott MacDonald, we’re looking for curious, motivated graduates who want to make a real difference. To be eligible, you will have less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a Master’s degree obtained no earlier than 2024 or expected in a relevant discipline:

• Environmental Science
• Environmental Management
• Air Pollution Management

You should demonstrate genuine interest in the opportunity and in joining Mott MacDonald by highlighting relevant experience or interests—such as modules studied, previous work experience, or research about our company, values, and projects.

We personally review every completed application; the selection process is human-led. Answer each application question with authenticity.

Strengths We Are Looking For

• 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.
• Knowledge of current affairs and regulation relating to air quality.
• Well-rounded knowledge on wider environmental issues.
• Familiarity with data management, analytics and digital technologies.
• Understanding of energy infrastructure and the energy sector.

Development, Benefits and Working Style

• Biannual salary reviews during the first three years of your career.
• Competitive salary aligned with industry standards.
• Contributory pension up to 7% of salary.
• Flexible benefits scheme to suit individual needs.
• Flexible working options; discuss any flexibility at interview stage.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Agile Working

We value equality, diversity and inclusion and promote fair employment procedures to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression and an inclusive environment. We embrace agile working and trust between employees and managers.

About Your Development

A graduate position at Mott MacDonald aims to provide training, mentorship, and a structured early careers programme – Accelerating your Future – to support your professional growth and long-term career success.

Additional Information

Location(s): Brighton, Bristol, Inverness, London, Manchester | Contract Type: Permanent | Work Pattern: Full Time | Market: Energy | Discipline: Environment | Job Ref: 11628