Graduate Pavement Engineer (London)

Jacobs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is offering a Graduate Development Program in London for aspiring pavement engineers. You will gain blended learning, mentoring and exposure to real projects across the UK and beyond, shaping your early career within a global engineering leader.

As a new graduate, you will support feasibility studies, reports and pavement designs under guidance, progressively taking on responsibility while developing technical and professional skills for a future in transportation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist and support colleagues in feasibility studies, scheme reports and pavement designs.
• Work on projects from concept through construction for public and private sector clients in the UK and beyond.
• Benefit from on-the-job training while contributing to real project work under supervision.

Skills

Flexible mindset

Proactive learner

Adaptability

Education

Civil Engineering degree (in progress)

Job description

Graduate Pavement Engineer (London) 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 on-the-job training using the latest software tools and exposure to an interesting mix of projects from concept stage to construction. You will be expected to assist and support colleagues in the preparation of feasibility studies, scheme reports, and detailed pavement designs for both public and private sector projects throughout the UK and other countries. As a new graduate within our design 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.

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

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