Graduate Hydraulic Modeller

Graduate Hydraulic Modeller (Peterborough, Manchester, Glasgow, Warrington)

Jacobs Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow, solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing.

Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Programme (GDP) and make a meaningful, positive impact on environments, communities and societies. Bring your passion, ingenuity and vision to work on meaningful projects and collaborate with industry leaders.

We provide end‑to‑end services in cities & places, energy, environmental, transportation, water, advanced manufacturing and life sciences, delivering outcomes for the world’s most complex challenges.

The Water and Environment Business Unit advises clients on River Engineering and Flood Risk Management, including flood defence structures, weirs, gates, sluices, flood storage reservoirs, natural flood management, habitat creation, hydrometric gauging facilities and fish passes. As a Graduate Hydraulic Modeller you will work with a multidisciplinary team on projects for the Environment Agency, SEPA, water companies and major infrastructure providers.

Your duties may include identifying environmental flow targets for water companies, designing river restoration schemes, and using modelling software to map flood risk and protect homes from flooding.

• Working towards a Degree or Masters level qualification in Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics or Computer Science.
• A flexible self‑starter keen to drive your career forward.
• Adaptable to change with a thirst for learning new things.
• Permanent right to work in the UK.

• Step 1 – Apply Online.
• Step 2 – Solo Video Assessment.
• Step 3 – Interview.

• A flexible hybrid workstyle.
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service.
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment.
• Focus on safety, health and wellbeing with a positive mental health champion network.
• Opportunities to give back through our Collectively programme.

We are a disability confident employer and welcome applicants who may not meet all listed requirements. Please contact Careers Support for reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.