Asia Early Careers FAQs
What are some of the key projects the Asia team has worked on?
We focus on projects that support sustainable development and good outcomes for both the environment and community. With us, you will be actively challenged to use your ingenuity to deliver lasting value and sustainable solutions to our clients and the communities we work in.
From the get-go, our Early Career Professionals across Asia may get involved in:
- Transport projects – various metro projects in Singapore, Jakarta, Hong Kong etc, Hong Kong and Changi Airports, North-South Corridor, transport infrastructure (highways, roads, bridges etc).
- Buildings projects – various institutional, medical, commercial & mixed-use development building projects.
- Energy projects – technical advisory and owners' engineering work on renewable energy projects (for eg. solar, offshore wind, battery energy storage system, transmission and distribution).
- Water projects – flood prevention, coastal protection
Why join Mott MacDonalds’ Early Career Professionals programme in Asia?
The Early Career Professionals (ECP) programme entails a range of learning activities to support your journey as an ECP. This is designed to supplement your on-the-job training and learning that is essential for your career development.
What will my career development look like?
You will get to participate in regular feedback and development conversations with your line manager to set goals and discuss your individual learning needs. We provide opportunities to connect and collaborate with a network of local, regional, and global technical experts to deepen your knowledge and domain expertise. We provide support for professional accreditation and charterships, and scholarship funds if you choose to further your education post-graduation. The ECP programme aims to teach the technical and soft skills that will develop our graduates into well-rounded engineering consultants.
Formal learning
A structured development programme with learning milestones is designed for our ECPs that will speed up the rate of your development and competence.
This includes:
- Onboarding workshops on various topics like career planning advice, as well as talks by subject matter experts.
- The Festival of Wild Ideas event where ECPs from the Asia unit and across the region collaborate in groups to solve a business problem using creative ideas. This is a chance to be innovative and develop your skills.
- Mentorship that helps you to gain confidence and develop new perspectives in your field.
- A learning management system where you can self-enrol into courses (in-person/virtual).
- Self-paced learning pathways such as the Renewable Energy Academy.
ECP committee
This is a committee of ECPs who initiate professional development and networking activities to enhance the ECP experience.
What kind of person are we looking for?
We are seeking people with drive, reliability, creativity, and the willingness to continually learn. We embrace people with diverse views, who can contribute different skills and knowledge to the workplace to support positive business outcomes and promote our values. The quality of our people is a vital asset, and we are constantly on the lookout for talented and self-motivated graduates who have the ability and confidence to thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment.
How do I apply and what is the recruitment process?
There are various ways to apply:
- Apply directly through our website or our job posting on your university career portal.
- Talk to our representatives at your local career fairs.
The recruitment process begins when you submit your CV. Your CV will be initially reviewed and if you meet the necessary criteria, you may receive a phone call regarding your application. The next stage would be the interview stage and there may be more than one interview. If you successfully pass the interview stage, you will be offered the role. You will then need to complete some documentation so that we can undertake required checks, and once you pass this stage you will agree a start date with your line manager.
What package do you offer?
We offer competitive salary and package arrangements as well as benefits which include:
- Salary reviews every six months for your first three years
- A structured development program for your first three years
- The opportunity to contribute to a range of projects with positive social outcomes
- Regular connections with your peers and technical experts locally and regionally
- The opportunity to have a career mentor and be supported in developing your breadth of knowledge and skills in your chosen discipline
Do you offer a relocation package when I join?
Not usually as we try to hire local graduates where possible.
Do you support certification, registration or license for my discipline?
Yes, we support our ECPs who wish to gain professional accreditation in your relevant discipline, be it engineering, planning, surveying, project management, human resource, finance or any other field.
What opportunities are there to travel?
Depending on the business and project needs, overseas opportunities for short-term and long-term assignments may be considered.
How can I keep up to date with what is happening for graduates and students?
Like our Facebook and LinkedIn pages and check out our LinkedIn Life page. This is where you will find the most up to date information about our schemes and events, as well as general company news. You should also continue to revisit this webpage after applying, as it is updated regularly.
If I have further questions, who may I reach out to?
You may contact the team by emailing recruitment.asia@mottmac.com