Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future.

We are a team of over 20,000 experts working across the world in more than 50 countries. We are proud to be part of an ever‑changing global industry, delivering transformative work that’s defining our future. It’s our people who power that performance. As an employee‑owned business, we invest in creating a space for everyone to feel safe and valued and empowered with the right tools and support.

Whether you want to pursue excellence in your specialism or broaden your experience with flexible roles across our business, you’ll be connected to a community of global experts championing you to be your best. Join us and shape your story with Mott MacDonald, where everyone has the opportunity to be brilliant.

About The Role
Our Graduate (ECP) Development Framework is designed to help you build a meaningful and rewarding career from day one. You will gain hands-on experience across real projects, supported by structured training, mentoring and exposure to different sectors, helping you develop both your technical expertise and professional confidence.

As a Graduate Engineer, you will work alongside experienced engineers and project managers on live projects across the GCC. You will contribute to real deliverables, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and gain a strong understanding of how projects are delivered, giving you the foundation to grow into a well-rounded engineering professional.

Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, below:

• Support project delivery by applying engineering principles under supervision of senior engineers and project managers.
• Assist in the preparation of designs, drawings and technical deliverables.
• Contribute to the selection and adaptation of engineering solutions.
• Participate in design coordination meetings and prepare meeting notes and documentation.
• Support the preparation of project progress updates and reports.
• Assist in change control processes and project administration activities.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, authorities and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide general project support, including documentation, communications and meeting coordination.
• Support continuous improvement and digital ways of working, sharing knowledge and lessons learned.
• Demonstrate safe, ethical and inclusive behaviours aligned to Mott MacDonald values.
  
  

Candidate specifications
Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental or similar) or a related field such as Data Science or Digital Engineering.
• Strong understanding of basic engineering principles and willingness to apply them in a practical environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and culturally diverse teams.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
• Willingness to learn and develop both technical and professional skills.
• Ability to manage workload and contribute effectively across multiple tasks.
  
  

Desirable

• Exposure to digital engineering, data analytics or computational design tools.
• Understanding of infrastructure sectors such as Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water or Land Development.
• Previous internship or project experience in an engineering environment.
• Interest in innovation and continuous improvement in engineering practices.
  
  

Our benefits vary by country and are subject to eligibility and local policy. We’ll confirm the details relevant to you as part of the offer process.

• Annual leave in line with local policy (competitive within the market).
• Maternity leave above and beyond local provisions and paternity leave provisions where applicable.
• Professional membership/ institution subscription support.
• Medical insurance and life insurance as per local plan (standard and enhanced coverage may vary by country and policy).
• Learning and career development through project variety, technical networks and structured development opportunities.
• An inclusive culture: we’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
• Rewards and bonuses: we are owned by our people (no external investors) and through our employee ownership model success is shared through annual bonus opportunities and longer-term participation as your career grows (subject to local plan, eligibility and business performance).
  
  

Location(s):

Abu Dhabi, AE

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Buildings

Discipline: Mechanical

Job Ref: 18069

Recruiter Contact: Iustina Blidariu