Graduate Civil Engineer - Regulated Water (Glasgow)

Jacobs; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is offering a two-year Graduate Development Program across the UK and Ireland, including Scotland. The program blends learning, mentoring and real project work to accelerate growth in water, environment and engineering domains.

You’ll gain exposure to multi-disciplinary teams and leadership development while contributing to meaningful projects from day one. Applicants should be pursuing a Civil Engineering degree or similar, demonstrate initiative and adaptability, and have the right to

Qualifications

• Be working towards a Degree or Master’s in Civil Engineering or Civil & Environmental Engineering
• Flexible, proactive mindset to drive career forward
• Permanent right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of outline and detailed civil engineering designs for water and wastewater treatment works, pumping stations, reservoirs, pipelines and infrastructure
• Assist in preparation of calculations, technical reports, design drawings, specifications and project documentation
• Assist with site inspections, surveys, condition assessments and construction support activities
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and health and safety workshops
• Ensure designs comply with standards, regulations, client requirements and industry best practice
• Contribute to delivery of projects within budgets, programmes and quality standards
• Build effective working relationships with project teams, clients, contractors and stakeholders
• Engage in continuous professional development and work towards professional accreditation

Skills

Degree-related qualification

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

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

Jacobs has secured multi‑year contracts and projects with leading clients in the water sector throughout UK and Ireland. We need a range of skills to deliver these fantastic opportunities and are therefore recruiting professionals from all disciplines who are looking to growing their careers in the water sector. We embrace flexible working and welcome candidates based throughout the UK and Ireland.

You will join our team of over 1000 water professionals, working on a range of high‑profile projects and become a part of a World Leading Company with excellent career prospects. You will work with teams who have a successful track record in delivering projects specialising in water / wastewater networks, water / wastewater treatment, asset management, integrated catchment management, network modelling and project/programme management. You will work within a multi‑disciplinary structure, striving for technical excellence, delivering your projects for agreed timeframes and budgets.

Due to unprecedented demand in the water sector, our teams are currently working on programmes of work for the major water companies in the UK undertaking the following range of activities

• Design of water treatment plants, pumping stations and distribution networks to supply drinking water
• Design of wastewater treatment plants and drainage network assets to meet the challenge of improving the quality of our rivers
• Design of pressure and gravity pipelines
• Design of site layouts in markets as diverse as water, datacentres and energy and power
• Preparation of feasibility studies for new water and wastewater assets including for the regional transfer of water across the UK within the RAPID SRO programme

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of outline and detailed civil engineering designs for water and wastewater treatment works, pumping stations, reservoirs, pipelines, and associated infrastructure, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality and sustainable solutions
• Assist in the preparation of calculations, technical reports, design drawings, specifications, and project documentation
• Assist with site inspections, surveys, condition assessments, and construction support activities
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and health and safety workshops
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, regulations, client requirements, and industry best practice
• Contribute to the delivery of projects within agreed budgets, programmes, and quality standards
• Build effective working relationships with project teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders
• Engage in continuous professional development and work towards professional accreditation

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in which staff can pursue their interests and develop new skills, whilst contributing to our growth strategy. In ensuring we do things right, we will support the development and expansion of our technical capabilities in areas where our clients need it, not just now but in the future. In challenging the accepted, we will continue to aim higher whilst delivering high quality technical work in a cost‑effective way.

We are looking for talented graduates to work on a wide range of projects, and we offer excellent career progression while enabling you to play your role in protecting our environment and making a lasting impact. Whatever you decide to do, our friendly teams will be on hand to help you along the way.

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 & Environmental Engineering or similar
• A flexible, proactive mindset and motivation to drive your career forward
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for learningPermanent right to work in the UK

Selection Process

• Apply Online
• Solo Video Assessment
• Interview

Apply before 12 October 2026 to be considered in the first assessment window. Applications may still be accepted afterwards, but roles may be filled during the initial window.

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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.

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