Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Regulated Water

Graduate Mechanical Engineer – Regulated Water (Glasgow, Leeds or Newcastle)

Apply for the Graduate Mechanical Engineer – Regulated Water role at Jacobs.

At Jacobs, we are 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 and let’s see the impact we can create together.

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.

Most of what you’ll learn will be on‑the‑job, working with your manager and mentor to collect the experiences that will be most meaningful for you. It’s a launchpad for your career, offering tools, experiences and support you need to work on meaningful projects and collaborate with industry leaders to deliver outcomes and solutions for complex challenges.

Jacobs has secured multi‑year contracts and projects with leading clients in the water sector throughout the UK and Ireland. We need a range of skills to deliver these fantastic opportunities and are therefore recruiting professionals from all disciplines who are looking to grow their careers in the water sector. We embrace flexible working and welcome candidates based throughout the UK and Ireland.

Your start date will be February 2026.

• Be working towards a Masters level qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical & 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

• A flexible workstyle, embracing a hybrid working pattern and supporting those who need to balance work/life commitments differently
• 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 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

We are a disability confident employer and will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with a hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations to deliver their best work.