Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector

Jacobs; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs invites graduates to join the two-year Graduate Development Program designed to accelerate growth through blended learning, mentoring, progress reviews and real project work across water, environment and engineering disciplines. The start date is September 2027 and roles are open to candidates across the UK.

You will gain exposure to meaningful projects, work with industry leaders, and develop technical and consulting skills while contributing to solutions that improve communities and

Qualifications

• Working towards a Degree or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering.
• Flexible, proactive mindset and motivation to drive career forward.
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for learning.
• Permanent right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical engineering designs for water and wastewater facilities and related infrastructure.
• Produce mechanical calculations, specifications, schedules, and design documentation.
• Design and specify mechanical process equipment (pumps, valves, pipework, etc.).
• Support the development of outline and detailed designs with process, electrical, ICA, civil, and structural teams.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, constructability reviews and value engineering workshops.
• Undertake site visits, surveys, inspections, and commissioning support activities.

Skills

Flexible mindset

Motivation to drive career forward

Adaptability

Permanent right to work in the UK

Education

Degree or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Job description

Jacobs invites graduates to join the two-year Graduate Development Program designed to accelerate growth through blended learning, mentoring, progress reviews and real project work across water, environment and engineering disciplines. The start date is September 2027 and roles are open to candidates across the UK.

You will gain exposure to meaningful projects, work with industry leaders, and develop technical and consulting skills while contributing to solutions that improve communities and