Overview

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The start date for this position is September 2026.

About the opportunity

At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions and designing the future today, addressing issues such as water resources, flooding, sustainable travel and infrastructure. We’re looking for dynamic and engaged people to join our team of over 70 landscape architects across multiple offices throughout the UK. As a Graduate Landscape Architect based in our Bristol office, you will be involved with helping create solutions. Jacobs has long term contracts working on some of the UK and Ireland’s largest sustainable infrastructure and development projects and we want to grow our Water and Environment team to meet the ever-increasing demand within this sector. Our team delivers projects from concept stage through to planning and construction and we are looking for enthusiastic, innovative and flexible staff to join this highly successful team.

You will join a respected and ambitious company with excellent career prospects both locally and internationally. You will work as part of a diverse and highly skilled team of landscape architects, providing support and advice to a wide range of clients and working within a multi-disciplinary team. There will also be opportunities to experience different roles within the Water and Environment team aimed at developing your career.

We also fully support our graduates on the Landscape Institute’s ‘Pathway to Chartership’ with an experienced team of mentors to help your chartership journey and financial support. You will also have the opportunity to be on Jacobs’s Graduate Development Programme, with bi-yearly salary reviews. We also encourage graduates to apply who are starting their second careers as landscape architects.

The opportunity

The GDP is a structured two-year scheme designed to support your development at the start of your Jacobs career journey. Through a combination of blended learning, mentoring, progress reviews and networking, you will establish yourself as knowledgeable and competent across four key focus areas: human skills, consulting skills, champion our strategy and your passions. The GDP allows you to customise your learning journey to reflect your specific interests, career goals, and technical skillset – creating a graduate experience that is unique to you. The programme is an on-the-job learning experience, with learning experiences collected with your manager and mentor.

What you’ll need

• Be working towards a relevant Degree or Master’s level qualification in Landscape architecture
• 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

Apply before 19 October 2025 for your application to be considered in the first assessment window. You can still apply after this date if the role remains open to applications. However, you do so with the knowledge that we may not proceed with your application if the role is filled in the first assessment window.

What else we provide

• A flexible workstyle, embracing a hybrid working pattern and supporting those who need to balance work/life commitments a bit differently than others
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships
• A focus on safety, health, and wellbeing, prioritising our people through a culture of caring and positive mental health champion network
• Opportunities to give back to our communities through our Collectively program, incorporating matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Inclusion and support

We want you to bring your whole, authentic self to Jacobs. We are an equal opportunities employer and we support flexible working. We are committed to inclusion and belonging, and we partner with organisations to attract talent from diverse backgrounds. We are disability confident and will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet all listed requirements but who can demonstrate potential. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.

Additional information

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. Our hybrid working policy allows you to split your work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations. If you require any further support or adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the team via Careers Support. We also provide information about life at Jacobs and our employee networks.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

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