Water Sector Graduate Civil Engineer — Hybrid & Growth

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Leeds is inviting graduates to join its two-year Graduate Development Program (GDP) to develop skills across water-related civil engineering. You will gain real project experience, mentoring, and a clear path to professional accreditation.

The start date is September 2027. The programme emphasizes flexibility, hybrid working, inclusion, and ongoing professional development while delivering challenging water and wastewater projects across the UK.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of outline and detailed civil engineering designs for water and wastewater treatment works, pumping stations, reservoirs, pipelines, and associated infrastructure, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality and sustainable solutions.
• Assist in the preparation of calculations, technical reports, design drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Assist with site inspections, surveys, condition assessments, and construction support activities.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and health and safety workshops.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, regulations, client requirements, and industry best practice.
• Contribute to the delivery of projects within agreed budgets, programmes, and quality standards.
• Build effective working relationships with project teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Engage in continuous professional development and work towards professional accreditation.

Education

Be working towards a relevant Degree or Master’s level qualification in Civil Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering or similar

Job description

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Leeds is inviting graduates to join its two-year Graduate Development Program (GDP) to develop skills across water-related civil engineering. You will gain real project experience, mentoring, and a clear path to professional accreditation.

The start date is September 2027. The programme emphasizes flexibility, hybrid working, inclusion, and ongoing professional development while delivering challenging water and wastewater projects across the UK.