Graduate Process Engineer - Regulated Water (London or Reading)

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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.

About The Opportunity

Our Process Discipline team is located across the UK & Ireland, working for multiple clients on all aspects of water and wastewater treatment, bioresources, circular economy and climate mitigation and adaptation including feasibility assessment, capital design, optioneering, operational support, development impact assessment, optimisation and sustainable, circular futures. We are looking for passionate graduates to join us across our offices in London or Reading. This role will be on a hybrid working arrangement, operating as part of our national diverse and dynamic UK team.

The successful candidate will have the opportunities to learn all aspects of water and wastewater treatment plant design and operation. You will be a motivated and innovative individual who embraces new methodologies and technologies and who has an interest in data. We will support you to convert your innovative ideas into practical solutions that tackle the challenges facing the water industry. We will support and encourage you to raise our and your own profile across the wider industry.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Taking on new challenges with Clients in the Water Industry.
• Development and use of process calculations, modelling, and assessment methods.
• Deliver on a wide variety of projects such as water trading, large capital design, water quality and network optimisation.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to help deliver projects within agreed timeframes and budgets and to exceed our Clients’ expectations.
• Maintain strong and collaborative working relationships and interactions with the Client.
• Promote a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement by providing technical guidance and support to other members of the team.

The start date for this position is September 2026.

What You'll Need

• Be working towards a Master’s level qualification in Chemical or Chemical & Environmental Engineering or similar
• 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.

What Else We Provide

• A flexible workstyle, embracing a hybrid working pattern
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships
• A focus on safety, health, and wellbeing
• Opportunities to give back to our communities through our Collectively program, incorporating matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations

We value inclusion and belonging, safety and flexibility, and we support a hybrid working policy to help you deliver your best work.