Construction and Logistics Advisory Intern (London, Manchester or Leeds)

Jacobs; Manchester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs invites motivated students to join a Summer Internship Programme across UK hub offices. For eight weeks in the summer, you will work with Construction Advisory professionals, applying civil engineering and logistics skills to real projects and challenges.

You'll receive mentorship from leaders and Programme Champions, with opportunities to expand your professional network across disciplines and offices.

Qualifications

• Degree/Masters in Civil Engineering or Logistics in 2028
• Penultimate year student, degree finishing 2028
• UK right to work in the UK
• Flexible and innovative self-starter with a passion for developing new skills
• Enthusiasm to apply skills to real-world problems

Responsibilities

• Support outline design and consent phases with construction input
• Assist in creating construction strategy, phasing, methodology and programme
• Collaborate with Jacobs Construction Advisory team on major programmes

Skills

Self-starter

Enthusiasm

Empathy

Communication

Education

Degree or Masters in Civil Engineering or Logistics

Job description

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.

Your impact

Are you ready to launch your career? Our Summer Internship Programme offers you the chance to gain real‑world experience in your chosen discipline.

For approximately eight weeks in the summer, you’ll work in one of our hub office locations across the UK or Ireland. Here, you’ll collaborate with world‑class professionals in a dynamic environment, applying the skills you’ve honed in the classroom to real business challenges.

In this fast‑paced, professional setting, you’ll gain invaluable experience that will set you apart in your future career. Throughout the programme, you’ll receive personalised guidance from mentors, people leaders and Programme Champions. They’re all here to help you make the most of your experience.

You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues and fellow interns from different disciplines, broadening your professional network and gaining insights from across the business.

Our goal is to ensure that your time with Jacobs leaves you with a positive, impactful learning experience.

About The Opportunity

Jacobs Programmes & Advisory team in Europe includes some 1,000 staff providing solutions to clients investing in, planning, constructing, operating, and maintaining assets in infrastructure sectors.

As part of Jacobs Construction Advisory, you will support the successful delivery of projects by providing construction input, primarily during the outline design and consent phases. You will assist in the creation of the construction strategy, phasing, methodology, and programme, taking into account and integrating emerging environmental and logistical constraints, as well as construction best practices

We’re looking for enthusiastic and motivated Construction and Logistics Advisory Intern to join our high‑performing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick‑start your career working alongside industry‑leading experts on major programmes

Here's what you'll need

• On track to complete a Degree or Masters level qualification in Civil Engineering or Equivalent in Logistics in 2028.
• A flexible and innovative self‑starter who’s passionate about developing new skills.
• Enthusiasm and curiosity to apply your skills to solve real‑world problems.
• Empathy and listening skills to help you truly understand our clients’ requirements.
• A well‑rounded individual - have you worked in a bar? Been captain of a sports team or volunteered for a charity? Tell us - we’re looking for people with interesting stories and experiences!
• You must be available to join the 8‑week programme starting 28th June 2027 – 20th August 2027
• You must have the full right to work in the UK
• You need to be a penultimate year student, finishing your degree in 2028

Selection Process

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

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 traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well‑being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.Find out more about ourJacobs Employee Networks here.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit https//www.vercida.com/uk/employers/jacobs to view and access our roles.

As a disability confident employer, we 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 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.