Graduate Water Resources Scientist

Jacobs Employee Networks; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK seeks a Graduate Hydrogeologist to join its Water Catchment Management team. Offering varied responsibilities, this role encourages growth through exposure to projects focused on sustainable water management. Candidates should be pursuing a Master’s in Hydrogeology and be adaptable and motivated. The position includes entry into the Graduate Development Programme, designed to accelerate career development through mentoring and on-the-job learning.

Benefits

Flexible workstyle

Free medical cover

Professional development reimbursement

Health and wellbeing focus

Community involvement opportunities

Qualifications

• Working towards a Masters in Hydrogeology.
• Flexible self-starter, keen to drive career forward.
• Adaptable with a thirst for learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist water companies in assessing sustainable abstraction.
• Design and undertake pumping tests for groundwater control.
• Conduct groundwater impact appraisals for wetlands.

Skills

Self-starter

Adaptability to change

Thirst for learning

Education

Masters level qualification in Hydrogeology

Job description

Overview

habitat creation, hydrometric gauging facilities and fish passes. Our integrated Water Catchment Management team comprises in excess of 400 staff based in the UK and Europe, but with reach into the Middle East, Australasia and America. The Water Catchment Management team has a diverse portfolio of projects with a key focus on flood risk management for the Environment Agency and other Local Authorities. The team work across sectors in integrated catchment management to deliver sustainable environmental solutions. As a Graduate Hydrogeologist you will join a national team of over 18 hydrogeologists who are geographically spread across the country. We work across all niche specialisms of hydrogeology including engineering hydrogeology, water resources and sustainability, land quality and remediation, environmental hydrogeology, permitting and legislation. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering projects for clients such as the utilities provides/water companies, local authorities, Network Rail, National Highways, Environment Agency, SEPA, and other major infrastructure providers.

Responsibilities

Your workload will be varied. You may be helping a water company identify how it can meet its environmental flow targets through assessment of sustainable abstraction, designing and undertaking pumping test to allow assessment of groundwater control for excavations, groundwater impact appraisals for wetlands/peatlands, and much more. The role will provide you with exposure to a wide range of projects and we will support you to grow and develop into the areas that you find interesting. Whatever you decide to do our friendly teams will help you along the way. The start date for this role is September 2026.

Qualifications

• Be working towards a Masters level qualification in Hydrogeology
• A flexible self-starter who is keen to drive your career forward
• Adaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new things
• You must have the permanent right to

About Jacobs

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Graduate Development Programme

Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Programme (GDP) and have a meaningful, positive impact on our environments, communities and societies. Bring your passion, your ingenuity and your vision. Let's see the impact we can create, together. The GDP is a structured two-year scheme designed to support your development at the start of your Jacobs career journey. Through a combination of blended learning, mentoring, progress reviews and networking, you will establish yourself as knowledgeable and competent across four key focus areas: human skills, consulting skills, champion our strategy and your passions. The programme allows you to customise your learning journey to reflect your specific interests, career goals, and technical skillset – creating a graduate experience that is unique to you. The GDP is an experience programme, meaning that a large portion of what you'll learn will be on-the-job. You'll work with your manager and mentor to collect the learning experiences that will be most meaningful for you.

Benefits

• Flexible workstyle, embracing a hybrid working pattern and supporting those who need to balance work/life commitments differently
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships
• A focus on safety, health, and wellbeing, prioritising our people through a culture of caring and positive mental‑health champion network
• Opportunities to give back to our communities through our Collectively programme, incorporating matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations

Selection Process

• Step 1 – Apply Online
• Step 2 – Solo Video Assessment
• Step 3 – Interview

Application Instructions

Apply before 19 October 2025 for your application to be considered in the first assessment window. You can still apply after this date if the role remains open to applications. However, you do so with the knowledge that we may not proceed with your application if the role is filled in the first assessment window.

Legal Statements

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.