> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3240594-2027-uk-graduate-software-engineering-career-path](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3240594-2027-uk-graduate-software-engineering-career-path). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # 2027 UK Graduate Software Engineering Career Path - **Company:** Mott MacDonald - **Location:** Glasgow, UK - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, C Sharp (Programming Language), System Configuration, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Information Technology, Service Stack - **Published:** September 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9557441288ea75a0 ## About the Role 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 minimum of a bachelor's degree (obtained no earlier than 2025) or expected to achieve one in one of the following degree disciplines (that have a significant Java, C#, and/or Python content): * Computer science * Software engineering * Other software related disciplines Some of these opportunities will require you to be eligible to achieve security clearance. Security clearance is dictated by the types of projects we work on and normally requires you to be a UK British national or lived in the UK for five years or more. 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. ## Description Graduate Software Engineer - Glasgow (Need to be elligible for security clearance) The Digital Solutions team within the Mott MacDonald Digital, Technology & Services portfolio develops and supports a diverse range of bespoke and product-based software systems for clients across the UK, internationally and within the Mott MacDonald group. These systems are developed by our in-house software engineering team, utilising a wide range of programming technologies, deployed into varying technology stacks. We provide a dynamic, project-orientated development environment, with teams involved in the full lifecycle of system delivery from requirements definition through to design, development, platform configuration, and ultimately live system support. Our primary domain is in the Transport sector, solving real-world problems for clients that manage transport networks and own all forms of transport assets - digital, data, and infrastructure. We also provide technical input across multiple domains for projects across Mott MacDonald meaning we play our part in maintaining Mott MacDonald's carbon neutral certification.