Itβs an exciting time for our Ports, Coastal and Offshore team with major project success and workload growth. Join our experts this summer and youβll be supporting in the planning, science, engineering, and implementation of all types of maritime infrastructure including container, ro-ro and energy terminals, coastal erosion and flood defences, sub-sea cables and tidal power. We are pioneering the use of digital, carbon and positive social outcomes appraisal to provide clients with optimum solutions in locations such as The Bahamas, Senegal, Canada, Belize and Australia, as well as the UK and Europe.
We will consider applicants with a keen interest in maritime civil engineering, structural engineering, coastal science, geotechnical engineering, numerical modelling, oceanography, coastal processes and master planning.
These summer placement opportunities are for a period of eight to 12 weeks and based in our Croydon office.
Youβll be working with graduates, experienced professionals, and other students so an internship with us is the perfect opportunity to learn from a variety of people while understanding our values and culture. Itβs also a great chance to get involved with real projects while gaining relevant experience.
We do not have a formal structure for our internships so you can really make the role your own. The more you get involved and the more questions you ask, the more you will gain from your experience with us.
Candidate Specification
Youβll be working with graduates, experienced professionals, and other students so a placement with us is the perfect opportunity to learn from a variety of people while understanding our values and culture. Itβs also a great chance to get involved with real projects while gaining relevant experience.
We do not have a formal structure for our placements, so you can really make the role your own. The more you get involved and the more questions you ask, the more you will gain from your experience with us.
We are looking for students with the following characteristics:
- A methodical approach to problem solving
- The 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 with the ability to demonstrate accurate technical drawings and good report writing.
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how to help.
Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.
Job Profile
Weβre looking for highly motivated students who are passionate about learning from our industry experts. Youβll be given the opportunity to gain invaluable experience working on some of the exciting projects that are helping to shape tomorrowβs world.
We understand that to put your learning into practice itβs important that youβre given an accurate insight in to our innovative industry. With enough work placement experience under your belt you can get just that. Think of it as a worthwhile investment towards your future career.
We place a lot of emphasis on giving you a realistic view of our world, so you can decide if itβs the industry you want to work in.
Many of the employees that we recruit for our graduate schemes are students that have made an impression during their placements with us, so remember, this could be the start of a promising career for you with Mott MacDonald.
We are a living wage employer so we offer a great hourly rate for your placement with us.
Our social side
Being part of Mott MacDonald means more than just work, thereβs a huge range of fun and exciting things that you can get involved in.
From the moment you join us, youβll have the opportunity to expand your social and professional network, whether itβs meeting other placement students and graduates or joining forces with other members of staff from around the company at our annual sports day. Each of our offices have a sports and social committee which will give you the chance to be part of a variety of sports, social and charity events. Weβre committed to promoting a strong culture of social responsibility and encourage our staff to play active roles in the local community.
It's worth noting that sports and social committees tend to vary from office to office, so as well as getting involved in whatβs already on offer, donβt be afraid to suggest new events or initiatives that you think could be a great addition.
It doesnβt stop there. As well as events, youβll also have access to discounts on cinema tickets, travel, fashion, utilities and much more as part of our company benefits which you can take advantage of the moment you join.
Other Information
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.
More about Mott MacDonald
Weβre a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clientsβ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each personβs differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence
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