2026 Ireland Project Management Career Path: Transport
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Are you ready to launch your career in a role where your leadership potential is nurtured, your achievements are celebrated, and your work drives meaningful change? Join us as a Graduate Project Manager and help deliver projects that connect people, foster innovation, and create a more sustainable transport future.
Why Join Us?
* Purpose-Driven Work: Our projects improve public services and enhance everyday life. We partner with national and local government departments, developers, investors, and infrastructure operators to deliver impactful solutions.
* Supportive Environment: You’ll be part of a caring and empowering culture that values your wellbeing and personal growth. We celebrate achievements and encourage continuous learning.
* Inclusive & Collaborative Teams: Diversity is our strength. We foster a workplace where everyone feels respected, heard, and supported.
* Opportunities for Growth: From day one, you’ll be trusted with meaningful responsibilities and supported through a structured development programme.
What You’ll Be Doing
* As a Graduate Project Manager, you’ll contribute to:
* Engaging with clients, end users, statutory bodies, and stakeholders
* Project programming and financial planning
* Feasibility studies and options appraisals
* Contract administration and design coordination
* Building trusted relationships with clients and colleagues
* Supporting and learning from experienced consultants
* Liaising between technical teams and project management, managing both people and project delivery
We have opportunities in Dublin.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have some relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (obtained no Earlier Than 2024) or expected to achieve one, in one of the following degree disciplines:
* Engineering management
* Mechanical engineering
* Civil engineering
* Electrical engineering
In your application, you should demonstrate your genuine interest in both the opportunity and in joining Mott MacDonald. You can highlight any relevant experience or interests—such as modules studied, previous work experience, or research about our company, values, and projects.
We personally review every completed application we receive as our selection process is entirely human led – we do not use AI tools and kindly expect you not to either. You are encouraged to answer each application question with authenticity.
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.
* Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.
* Knowledge of current affairs and regulation relating to Rail
* Well-rounded knowledge on wider environmental issues
* Familiarity with data management, analytics and digital technologies
* Understanding of Rail infrastructure and the Rail sector
We support adaptable working. Please ask at interview about any adaptability you may need.
About Your Development
A graduate position should be more than just a job. Our graduate roles aim to give you the experience and technical knowledge you need to progress your career. From the moment you join us, you’ll receive the training you need. You will be assigned a mentor to guide you to meet the objectives of your professional training needs. You will join our three-year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating your Future – designed to give you the skills and tools for a long-lasting successful career here at Mott MacDonald.
You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference; learn more about Our Purpose and the difference we can make!
You’ll also get:
* Biannual salary reviews: for the first three years of your career, biannual salary reviews.
* A competitive salary that matches the current industry standard.
Our Social Side
Being part of Mott MacDonald means more than just work; there’s a range of activities to get involved in. You’ll have opportunities to expand your social and professional network, whether it’s meeting other graduates or joining staff from around the company at our annual sports day. Offices have sports and social committees offering varied events. We’re committed to promoting social responsibility and encourage staff to engage with the local community. You’ll also have access to 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 equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression and are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.
Agile Working
We believe it makes sense to choose how you can work most effectively to meet client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, adaptability and trust.
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 people’s needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Project Management and Information Technology
* Industries: Technology, Information and Internet
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