Overview

Graduate Hydrogeologist (Birmingham, Reading, Manchester, London, Glasgow) – Jacobs, Manchester, England, United Kingdom. Start date: September 2026.

Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Programme (GDP), a structured two-year scheme designed to support your early career with blended learning, mentoring, progress reviews and networking. Develop across four focus areas: human skills, consulting skills, championing our strategy, and your passions. The GDP is on-the-job focused, allowing you to tailor your learning journey to reflect your interests and technical skillset. It is a launchpad for your career, enabling you to work on meaningful projects and collaborate with industry leaders to deliver outcomes for complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a national team of hydrogeologists across the UK and Europe, across niche hydrogeology specialisms including engineering hydrogeology, water resources and sustainability, environmental hydrogeology, permitting and legislation.
• Contribute to projects for clients such as utilities providers, water companies, local authorities, Network Rail, National Highways, Environment Agency, SEPA and other major infrastructure providers.
• Engage in a variety of tasks such as identifying how a water company can meet environmental flow targets through sustainable abstraction, designing and undertaking pumping tests, groundwater impact appraisals for wetlands/peatlands, and other groundwater-focused work.
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver projects and provide exposure to a broad range of assignments while developing in preferred areas.

What you’ll need

• Be working towards a Master’s level qualification in Hydrogeology
• A flexible, self-starter mindset with a drive to progress your career
• Adaptable to change with a thirst for learning
• Permanent right to work in the UK

Selection Process

• Step 1 Apply Online
• Step 2 Solo Video Assessment
• Step 3 Interview

What Else We Provide

• Flexible workstyle with hybrid working patterns to support work-life balance
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships
• Inclusive and diverse environment with Jacobs Employee Networks
• Focus on safety, health and wellbeing with a culture of caring and mental health support
• Opportunities to give back through our Collectively program with matched funding, volunteering time and donations

We value inclusion and belonging, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds and offering reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process if needed.

Our values emphasize safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We support flexible working and provide life at Jacobs information including benefits, global giving and volunteering programs, and initiatives such as Find Your Community.