Graduate Project Management Career Path: Social Infrastructure

Mott MacDonald Graduate Project Manager role supporting socially focused projects across health, education, early years and social care, including project coordination, research, reporting, communications and delivery tracking.

Job Description

Be part of something bigger 

At Mott MacDonald, we believe in creating lasting, positive change. Our Social Infrastructure team sits at the heart of that mission - delivering impactful projects to vulnerable individuals and families across education, early years, health, and social care, uplifting communities and improving lives.

We work in partnership with government departments, local authorities, and service users to shape a better future. From enhancing children’s social care to transforming healthcare, education and supporting future policy development in these areas, our work is as meaningful as it is varied. 

Your opportunity to grow and make a difference

As a Graduate Project Manager, you’ll join a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team that values your voice and empowers your development. You’ll be involved in every stage of the project lifecycle - from concept to delivery - gaining hands-on experience and making a real impact from day one. 

We’ll support you to: 

• Grow your skills through diverse projects and structured development pathways.

• Build your confidence by working alongside experienced professionals who care about your success.

• Make a difference by contributing to projects that prioritise wellbeing, equity, and social value. 

What you’ll do:

You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, socially impactful projects.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Supporting the administration and coordination of project delivery.

• Assisting in the development of project tools, communications, and tracking systems.

• Contributing to research, event planning, and client reporting.

• Helping ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

• Adapting project management approaches to meet the unique needs of each client. 

You’ll gain experience across our three core service areas: 

• Children and Adult Social Care

• Early Years and Education

• Health  

Why join us? 

• Inclusive culture: We celebrate diversity and foster a sense of belonging.

• Supportive environment: Your wellbeing matters. We offer flexible working, mentoring, and mental health support.

• Purpose-driven work: Every project you contribute to will have a tangible impact on society.

• Career development: From day one, you’ll be supported to grow, with access to training, professional networks, and progression opportunities. 

Together, we create positive change 

At Mott MacDonald, we don’t just deliver projects - we build trust, empower communities, and shape a better world. Join us and be part of a team where your work truly matters. 

Candidate Specification

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 bachelor's degree (obtained no earlier than 2025) or expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines:  

• Project Management  

• Business Studies

• Health, Education, Social Care

• Other related disciplines  

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

We personally review every completed application form we receive as this part of our selection process is entirely human led – we do not use AI tools at this stage and kindly ask you not to either. We want you to answer each application question with authenticity so we can get to know the real you. Joining us as a graduate is your opportunity to shape your own story. 

We are looking for graduates with the following strengths: 

• 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.

• Strong research skills to gather and synthesise information from various sources.

• Teamwork and leadership skills.

• Digital skills.

• A genuine interest in supporting vulnerable communities and making a positive difference. 

• Understanding and commitment to our PRIDE values (Progress; Respect; Integrity; Drive; Excellence).  

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024.  

Our ethos is to develop, train and retain our graduates and therefore we are looking for a long-term relationship with our graduates. For this reason, we cannot accept applications from candidates who would be working under the Graduate visa route or other time-limited visas, (irrespective of visa duration), due to their temporary nature and the requirement for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route in future. 

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