Graduate Civil Engineer - Regulated Water

Graduate Civil Engineer – Regulated Water (Belfast)

Jacobs, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Programme (GDP) and work on high‑profile water and wastewater projects across the UK and Ireland. You’ll be part of a team of over 1000 water professionals delivering innovative, sustainable solutions.

The GDP is a structured two‑year scheme designed to support your development at the start of your Jacobs career journey. Through blended learning, mentoring, progress reviews and networking you will develop human skills, consulting skills, champion our strategy and pursue your passions.

Jacobs works on a range of projects, including water treatment plants, pumping stations, distribution networks, wastewater treatment plants and drainage networks. You will design pressure and gravity pipelines, site layouts and prepare feasibility studies for new water and wastewater assets.

• Work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team to provide innovative and sustainable solutions.
• Design water treatment plants, pumping stations and distribution networks to supply drinking water.
• Design wastewater treatment plants and drainage network assets to improve river quality.
• Design pressure and gravity pipelines.
• Design site layouts in markets such as water, data centres and energy and power.
• Prepare feasibility studies for new water and wastewater assets, including the RAPID SRO programme.

• Working towards a relevant degree or master’s level qualification in Civil Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering or a similar discipline.
• A flexible self‑starter who is keen to drive your career forward.
• Adaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new things.
• Permanent right to work in the UK.

• A flexible hybrid working style.
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service.
• Reimbursement for relevant professional development and memberships.
• A focus on safety, health and wellbeing, with a positive mental health champion network.
• Opportunities to give back to communities through the Collectively programme.

• Seniority level:
  Not applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services, IT Consulting

We are a disability confident employer and will interview disabled candidates. We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working and those who may not meet all listed requirements.

Start date:

September 2026.