Graduate Architect (London) at Jacobs

Jacobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Well-being benefits

Volunteer program

Job summary

Jacobs in London is offering a two-year Graduate Development Program designed to accelerate your career in architecture and urban design. You’ll work on real projects, receive mentoring and blended learning to build skills across human, consulting, strategy and personal passions.

You’ll join a diverse, inclusive culture with safety and belonging at its core, and contribute to projects that shape resilient environments and thriving cities in the UK and beyond.

Qualifications

• Working towards a relevant Degree or Master’s in Architecture (or equivalent RIBA 2 qualification).
• Flexible, proactive mindset to drive career progress.
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for learning.

Skills

Architecture-related skills

Proactive mindset

Adaptability

Education

Architecture degree or MSc

Job description

About the opportunity

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: 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.

Key requirements

• Be working towards a relevant Degree or Master’s level qualification in Architecture (or equivalent RIBA 2 qualification)
• A flexible, proactive mindset and motivation to drive your career forward
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for learning
• Permanent right to work in the UK

The start date for this position is September 2027.

Benefits

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.

Employment conditions

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Location: London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Job ID #45965

Company culture and values

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.

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.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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.

Support and accessibility

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.