Location
Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Reading or London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary offered

About the Role
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Program (GDP) and help shape better environments, communities and societies. Bring your passion, creativity and ambition — and together, we’ll create lasting change.

Our two‑year Graduate Development Program is designed to accelerate your growth as you begin your Jacobs career. Through blended learning, mentoring, progress reviews and networking, you’ll build capability across four key areas: human skills, consulting skills, championing our strategy, and developing your personal passions. You’ll tailor your learning journey to your interests, career goals and technical strengths — creating a graduate experience that’s uniquely yours. Much of your development will come through real project work, supported by your manager and mentor to ensure you gain the experiences that matter most.

The Graduate Development Program isn’t just a steppingstone — it’s a launchpad. You’ll gain the tools, exposure and support to unlock your potential, working on meaningful projects and collaborating with industry leaders to deliver solutions to complex challenges.

Our Water and Environment Business Unit focuses on advising clients on River Engineering and Flood Risk Management solutions including flood defence structures, weirs, gates, sluices, flood storage reservoirs, natural flood management, habitat creation, hydrometric gauging facilities and fish passes. The integrated Water Catchment Management team comprises over 400 staff based in the UK and Europe, with reach into the Middle East, Australasia and America.

The Water Catchment Management team has a diverse portfolio of projects with a key focus on flood risk management for the Environment Agency and other Local Authorities. The team works across sectors in integrated catchment management to deliver sustainable environmental solutions.

As a Graduate Hydrogeologist, you will join a national team of over 18 hydrogeologists spread across the country. You will work across all niche specialisms of hydrogeology including engineering hydrogeology, water resources and sustainability, land quality and remediation, environmental hydrogeology, permitting and legislation. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering projects for clients such as utilities providers/water companies, local authorities, Network Rail, National Highways, Environment Agency, SEPA, and other major infrastructure providers.

Your workload will be varied and may include helping a water company identify how it can meet its environmental flow targets through assessment of sustainable abstraction, designing and undertaking pumping tests to assess groundwater control for excavations, groundwater impact appraisals for wetlands/peatlands, and much more. The role provides exposure to a wide range of projects and support to grow and develop in areas that interest you. Our friendly teams will help you along the way.

The start date for this position is September 2027.

Experience
Working towards a Masters level qualification in Hydrogeology

About you
A flexible, proactive mindset and motivation to drive your career forward
Adaptability and enthusiasm for learning
Permanent right to work in the UK

Qualifications
Currently enrolled in or completing a Masters level qualification in Hydrogeology