Graduate Environmental Scientist - EIA

Graduate Environmental Scientist - EIA (Manchester) Capabilities Office Setup Hybrid Job

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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.

Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Program (GDP) and help shape better environments, communities and societies. Bring your passion, creativity and ambition — and together, we’ll create lasting change.

Our two‑year Graduate Development Program is designed to accelerate your growth as you begin your Jacobs career. Through blended learning, mentoring, progress reviews and networking, you’ll build capability across four key areas: human skills, consulting skills, championing our strategy, and developing your personal passions.

You’ll tailor your learning journey to your interests, career goals and technical strengths — creating a graduate experience that’s uniquely yours. Much of your development will come through real project work, supported by your manager and mentor to ensure you gain the experiences that matter most.

The Graduate Development Program isn’t just a steppingstone — it’s a launchpad. You’ll gain the tools, exposure and support to unlock your potential, working on meaningful projects and collaborating with industry leaders to deliver solutions to complex challenges.

Our UK and Ireland EIA team is 150 strong, with diverse skills and experience delivering all stages of the consenting process from strategic assessment and EIA to post construction environmental monitoring. We specialise in nationally significant projects across

Europeand you will be involved in innovative and inspiring projects that focus on renewable energy, sustainable transport, lowcarbonand nature-based solutions, as part ofour

Climate Response. The Broadlands Flood Alleviation Projectis an example of one of the nationally significant climate and flood resilience projects that ourEIA team is involved in. We are at the forefront of developing best practice assessments, including a range of digital EIA and SEA techniques.

We have an opportunity for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Graduate to join our Manchester

Environmental Assessment team. You will become part of a respected and ambitious company with a friendly culture, careerprospectsand international opportunities!

The start date for this position is September 2027.

• Apply Online
• Interview

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 work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

• Be working towards a relevant Degree or Master’s level qualification in an Environmental Science related degree.
• A flexible, proactive mindset and motivation to drive your career forward
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for learning
• Permanent right to work in the UK

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond…