Water Sector Analysis Graduate Programme 2025
Job Description
Discover your potential at Mott MacDonald. We aim to make a positive difference for present and future generations. We actively develop our people as individuals and professionals, working together to solve problems and taking pride in each other’s success. Our philosophy is to create a culture of continuous learning and growth to constantly support a meaningful career. You can make a difference with a company that cares about the human and environmental impact of what we do. Our ambition extends beyond avoiding adverse outcomes, into seizing opportunities to deliver transformational change. Join our team where collaboration is at the heart of the way we operate.
We are looking for committed and motivated graduates, with a genuine passion to make a difference in the world to join our experienced and expanding Asset Management and Infrastructure Planning sub-sector. We provide strategic advisory services to Water and Wastewater utilities, regulators (including Ofwat, Environment Agency, Canal & Rivers Trust), multilateral and commercial lenders, government organisations and research bodies. These services include asset management planning, utility performance improvement, regulatory advisory services, investment appraisal and development of investment business cases, water resource strategies, water and wastewater feasibility studies, carbon and net zero advisory, systems thinking and project finance advisory services.
Responsibilities
Depending on your interests and background you could be involved in the following workstreams:
Asset Management
You would be working with our clients to help deliver improvements at both the strategic and tactical level, in the planning, delivery and operation of asset portfolios. This could include assessing water company performance and developing strategies to realise efficiency, increase resilience and levels of environmental protection, and deliver a better service in a changing climate.
Water Resources Planning and Feasibility Studies
You would help to meet future demand for water by identifying and appraising water resources infrastructure and support decision-making by selecting the combination of options that delivers best value for customers.
Climate Change
You would have a key role in helping the water industry decarbonise and meet their net zero commitments, whether by defining corporate strategies, identifying energy efficiencies, incorporating carbon footprints in investment decision-making or establishing low-carbon solutions.
Data Analytics
You would work across different workstreams to process, analyse and interrogate big datasets underpinning investment planning decisions and business strategies.
Candidate Specification
To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a degree (obtained no earlier than 2023) or are expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines:
* Engineering
* Geography
* Economics
* Mathematics
Or you have an MSc in a relevant topic including but not limited to asset management, water policy, water resources, water engineering, systems, data science, climate change, or environmental engineering.
We are looking for graduates with the following characteristics
* Methodical approach to problem solving.
* Ability to use your initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.
* Excellent verbal communication skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and team members.
* Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
About your development
A graduate position should be more than just a job. We know this and so do you. That’s why with our graduate roles, we aim to give you the experience and technical knowledge you need to progress your career.
What’s on offer
* Biannual salary reviews.
* A competitive salary.
* Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary.
* A flexible benefits scheme.
How to apply
To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
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