Graduate Highways Engineer (Birmingham)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Mentoring program

Job summary

Jacobs invites graduates to join the Graduate Development Program in the United Kingdom. You’ll accelerate growth through blended learning, mentoring and real project work across highways and civils.

Over two years you’ll build capabilities in human and consulting skills, support feasibility studies and highway design, and develop toward professional engineering status with on‑the‑job training.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Civil & Structural Engineering.
• Flexible, proactive mindset with motivation to advance your career.
• Permanent right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support on feasibility studies, scheme reports and highway designs during the program.
• Gain exposure across project stages from concept through construction.

Education

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Civil & Structural Engineering

Job description

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Capabilities

Civil and Structural

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

#45224

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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 is a market leader in the transportation sector, working with major clients like National Highways, Transport for Scotland, Manchester Airport Group, Heathrow Ltd, HS2 Ltd and the Welsh Government. From global mega-projects like King Salman International Airport to local initiatives with councils and transport authorities, we offer opportunities to make a real impact—both worldwide and in your own community.

The successful candidate will be provided with opportunities to support on delivering some of Jacobs most exciting and challenging global pursuits. You will be provided with on‑job training using the latest software tools and will have exposure to various stages of schemes from initial concept through to construction. You will be expected to assist and support colleagues in the preparation of feasibility studies, scheme reports, and highway designs as part of your development to becoming a professionally qualified engineer. As a new graduate within our Highways& Civils 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 Master’s level qualification in Civil Engineering or Civil and Structural Engineering
• A flexible, proactive mindset and motivation to drive your career forward
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for learning
• Permanent right to work in the UK

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 our Jacobs 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.