Graduate Bridge Engineer (Manchester)

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is looking for graduates to join its Graduate Development Program (GDP) in the UK. You will be part of the Bridges team delivering complex structural projects, guided by mentors and working across highways, rail, aviation and energy sectors.

Starting September 2027, you’ll gain technical and professional skills through blended learning, real project work and exposure to industry leaders, driving sustainable, decarbonised solutions.

Qualifications

• Working toward a relevant Degree or Master’s in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Permanent right to work in the UK.
• Proactive, adaptable, and motivated to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of bridge and structural projects across highways, rail, aviation and energy sectors.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated services to clients.
• Develop technical and interpersonal skills through real project work and mentoring.

Skills

Flexible mindset

Proactive

Adaptability

Learning mindset

Education

Degree or Master’s in Civil Engineering or related field

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

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.

What You’ll Get

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.

About the opportunity

We take pride in delivering technically complex schemes across the UK and internationally. Our large and diverse Bridges team has earned an enviable reputation within the consultancy sector through a portfolio of high-profile projects with clients including High Speed 2, National Highways, Network Rail, Welsh Government, national contractors, and local authorities.

As a Graduate Engineer, you’ll be a key part of our transition to becoming a solutions provider – helping to transform how we deliver through the use of new technologies and lean, digital processes that increase efficiency and add value for our clients. With a strong focus on sustainability and decarbonisation, you’ll develop your technical engineering, interpersonal, and organisational skills while supporting the delivery of structural solutions across highways, rail, aviation, and energy & power sectors.

You will be involved in the delivery of a range of bridge and structural projects, including:

• Structural analysis, feasibility studies, tender and detailed designs, and the production of contract documents and technical reports.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated services to clients.
• Applying diverse thinking to seek innovative solutions and deliver best value.
• Working with our UK and Global Integrated Delivery teams to ensure efficient and successful project outcomes.

As a new graduate within our Bridges team, you will have the opportunity to make your mark and influence the continuing growth of Jacobs.

The start date for this position is September 2027.

Here’s what you'll need

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

Selection Process

• 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 maximize 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 .

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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.