Overview

Graduate Hydrogeologist (Birmingham, Reading, Manchester, London, Glasgow) – Jacobs

Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Programme (GDP) and be part of a structured two-year scheme designed to support your development at the start of your Jacobs career. You will work in our Water and Environment Business Unit, focusing on River Engineering and Flood Risk Management solutions, and will join a national team of hydrogeologists working on a range of projects for utilities, local authorities, and major infrastructure providers.

What you will do

• Join a national team of hydrogeologists and work across engineering hydrogeology, water resources and sustainability, land quality and remediation, environmental hydrogeology, permitting and legislation.
• Contribute to projects for clients such as water companies, local authorities, Network Rail, National Highways, Environment Agency, SEPA and other major infrastructure providers.
• Assist with a variety of tasks, including assessing sustainable abstraction to meet environmental flow targets, designing and undertaking pumping tests, groundwater control for excavations, and groundwater impact appraisals for wetlands/peatlands.
• Benefit from on-the-job learning and support to grow in areas of your interest; work with your manager and mentor to collect meaningful learning experiences.
• Work on meaningful projects and collaborate with industry leaders to deliver outcomes for complex challenges.

What we look for

• Be working towards a Masters level qualification in Hydrogeology.
• A flexible self-starter who is keen to drive your career forward.
• Adaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new things.
• You must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Selection Process

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

Start date

The start date for this role is September 2026.

What we offer

• A structured two-year GDP with blended learning, mentoring, progress reviews and networking.
• Customisable learning journey reflecting your interests, career goals and technical skillset.
• On-the-job experience and exposure to a wide range of projects, with support to grow in preferred areas.
• A flexible workstyle with hybrid working patterns; safety, health and wellbeing focus; community involvement through programmes and volunteering.

Additional information

• Application deadline: Apply before 19 October 2025 to be considered in the first assessment window. You can still apply after this date if the role remains open.
• Equality, diversity and inclusion: Jacobs is committed to inclusion and belonging and supports flexible working and reasonable adjustments.
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