Graduate Water Strategy & Regulation Analyst

Jacobs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs invites graduates to join the two-year Graduate Development Program (GDP) across the UK and Ireland. The role offers blended learning, mentoring, and real project work with industry leaders, focusing on water sector challenges and sustainability.

Applicants should be working towards a relevant degree and have the right to work in the UK. The GDP emphasizes career progression, client collaboration, and development across four core areas while allowing for flexible working arrangements and

Qualifications

• Be working towards a relevant Degree or Master’s level qualification in Geography, Civil & Environmental Engineering or similar
• A flexible, proactive mindset and motivation to drive your career forward
• Permanent right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of water strategy, regulation, and policy projects for water utility clients
• Assist in the development of business plans, investment strategies, and regulatory submissions
• Analyse operational, financial, environmental, and customer data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Support water resource, wastewater, resilience, and environmental planning studies
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, presentations, business cases, and client deliverables
• Assist with research into industry trends, policy developments, regulatory changes, and emerging challenges
• Support benchmarking and performance assessments against regulatory and industry targets
• Participate in stakeholder meetings, workshops, and client engagements
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, economists, environmental specialists, and asset management professionals
• Contribute to sustainability, carbon reduction, and environmental improvement initiatives across projects
• Support clients in understanding and responding to regulatory requirements and performance commitments

Education

Degree in Geography or Civil & Environmental Engineering or similar

Job description

Jacobs invites graduates to join the two-year Graduate Development Program (GDP) across the UK and Ireland. The role offers blended learning, mentoring, and real project work with industry leaders, focusing on water sector challenges and sustainability.

Applicants should be working towards a relevant degree and have the right to work in the UK. The GDP emphasizes career progression, client collaboration, and development across four core areas while allowing for flexible working arrangements and