2026 UK Graduate Control & Instrumentation Engineering Career Path

Overview

Altrincham, United Kingdom / Glasgow, United Kingdom / Reading, United Kingdom

Please note you may only submit one application for our graduate opportunities. Once submitted, changes or new applications cannot be made - unless new vacancies open in the new year.

To avoid missing out on your preferred role, we recommend applying as early as possible, as positions will close once filled.

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Job Description:

At Mott MacDonald, we believe in engineering a better future-one that is sustainable, inclusive, and driven by purpose. As the world transitions to cleaner energy, we are proud to be at the forefront of this transformation, delivering innovative solutions that empower communities and protect our planet.

We are looking for passionate, curious, and driven graduates to join our Energy team as a Graduate Control and Instrumentation Engineer. This is more than just a job-it's a chance to grow, make a difference, and be part of something bigger.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control system architectures, including programmable controllers and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
• Contribute to Control System Philosophy documents and functional specifications.
• Produce engineering calculations, cause and effect matrices, and safety documentation.
• Create detailed diagrams: instrument location, hook-up, termination, loop, and cable routing.
• Develop instrument data sheets, I/O schedules, and alarm schedules.

We have opportunities in the following locations: Altrincham, Glasgow and Tadley.

Some opportunities will require eligibility to achieve security clearance, as dictated by the types of projects we work on. Security clearance normally requires you to be a UK British national or have lived in the UK for five years or more.

Candidate Specification / Qualifications

At Mott MacDonald, we're looking for curious, motivated graduates who want to make a real difference. Join our purpose-driven teams where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work enhances the world we live in.

To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months' relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a Master's degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or expect to achieve one of the following degree disciplines:

• Electrical Engineering
• Instrumentation and Control Engineering

In your application, you should demonstrate genuine interest in both the opportunity and joining Mott MacDonald by highlighting any relevant experience or interests-such as modules studied, previous work experience, or any research about our company, values, and projects.

We personally review every completed application; our selection process is human-led. We encourage you to answer each application question with authenticity to help us get to know the real you. Joining us as a graduate is your opportunity to shape your own story.

What we look 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.

We support flexible working. Please ask at interview about any flexibility you may need.

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of changes to the Skilled Worker route.

We continue to welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

A graduate position should be more than just a job. We provide training and a mentor, and you will join our three-year early careers soft skills development programme - Accelerating your Future.

You will have the opportunity to make a difference and learn about Our Purpose.

Join us, and you'll get:

• Biannual salary reviews during the first three years of your career.
• A competitive salary aligned with current industry standards.
• Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary.
• A flexible benefits scheme to suit your needs.

Being part of Mott MacDonald means more than just work. You'll have opportunities to expand your social and professional network through graduate activities, sports days, and offices' sports and social committees. We encourage involvement in community and social initiatives and offer discounts on cinema tickets, travel, fashion, utilities, and more as part of our benefits.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, promoting fair employment procedures and an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust in how you work with your clients and team.

More about Mott MacDonald

We're a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, communities and employee opportunities. We respect differences and strive to meet everyone's needs. Our values are progress, respect, integrity, drive, and excellence.