Graduate Civil Engineer - Regulated Water

Graduate Civil Engineer - Regulated Water (Glasgow or Leeds)

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.

Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Programme (GDP) and have a meaningful, positive impact on our environments, communities and societies. Bring your passion, ingenuity and vision.

The Graduate Development Programme 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 programme 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 GDP is an experience programme, meaning that a large portion of what you’ll learn will be on‑job. You’ll work with your manager and mentor to collect the learning experiences that will be most meaningful for you. The programme is more than just a steppingstone – it’s a launchpad for your career, offering you the tools, experiences and support you need.

Jacobs has secured multi‑year contracts and projects with leading clients in the water sector throughout the UK and Ireland. You will join our team of over 1,000 water professionals, working on a range of high‑profile projects and become a part of a world‑leading company with excellent career prospects.

• Provide innovative and sustainable solutions as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Design water treatment plants, pumping stations and distribution networks to supply drinking water.
• Design wastewater treatment plants and drainage network assets to improve the quality of rivers.
• Design pressure and gravity pipelines.
• Design site layouts in markets such as water, data centres and energy & power.
• Prepare feasibility studies for new water and wastewater assets, including the regional transfer of water across the UK within 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 self‑starter with flexibility, keen to drive your career forward.
• Adaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new things.
• Permanent right to work in the UK.

The start date for this position is February 2026.

Apply before 2 January 2026 for your application to be considered in the first assessment window. You can still apply after this date if the role remains open, but the application may not proceed if the role is filled.

• A flexible workstyle, embracing a hybrid working pattern and supporting a range of work/life commitments.
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service.
• Reimbursement toward relevant professional development and memberships.
• A focus on safety, health, and wellbeing, prioritising our people through a culture of caring and a positive mental health champion network.
• Opportunities to give back to our communities through our Collectively programme, incorporating matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

As a disability‑confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet all the listed requirements.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their workweek between Jacobs offices and remote locations, enabling them to deliver their best work.