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Jacobs Graduate Construction Advisory Consultant role supporting major infrastructure projects through construction strategy, phasing, methodology, programme planning and assessment of environmental and logistical constraints.At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.Your impactJoin 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 GetOur 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 opportunityJacobs 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.    As part of Jacobs Construction Advisory, you will support the successful delivery of projects by providing construction input, primarily during the outline design and consent phases. You will assist in the creation of the construction strategy, phasing, methodology, and programme, taking into account and integrating emerging environmental and logistical constraints, as well as construction best practices.  The start date for this position is September 2027.Here's what you'll needBe working towards a relevant Degree or Master’s level qualification in Civil Engineering or Equivalent in LogisticsA flexible, proactive mindset and motivation to drive your career forwardAdaptability and enthusiasm for learningPermanent right to work in the UKApply before 12 October 2026 to be considered in the first assessment window. Applications may still be accepted afterwards, but roles may be filled during the initial window.

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Jacobs Graduate Civil/Pavement Engineer role supporting transport infrastructure projects through feasibility studies, scheme reports and detailed pavement design, from concept through to construction.At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.Your impactJoin 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 opportunityJacobs 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. Here's what you'll needBe working towards a relevant Degree or Master’s level qualification in Civil EngineeringA flexible, proactive mindset and motivation to drive your career forward Adaptability and enthusiasm for learning Permanent right to work in the UK Apply before 12 October 2026 to be considered in the first assessment window. Applications may still be accepted afterwards, but roles may be filled during the initial window. 

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Jacobs Graduate Carbon Consultant role supporting clients with carbon accounting, decarbonisation strategies, whole-life carbon assessments, climate transition planning and sustainability reporting.At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.Your impactJoin 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 opportunityAs a Graduate Carbon Consultant, you will support a range of projects helping clients meet the challenges of climate change. You will contribute to carbon accounting and management, decarbonisation and offsetting strategies, climate transition planning, whole life carbon assessments, sustainability disclosures, and carbon compliance, all within the framework of Jacobs’ PlanBeyond 2025+ commitment to integrating sustainability across operations and client delivery. You will work alongside senior specialists to deliver high‑quality technical inputs, while also helping to apply digital and data‑enabled approaches to improve carbon assessments, reporting and decision‑making - a capability strengthened by Jacobs’ strategic focus on data solutions.This role is designed for early‑career professionals who want to build deep expertise in carbon management and carbon compliance and grow within a purpose‑led organisation focused on shaping a more sustainable and resilient future.Given the breadth of opportunities, typical tasks would include: Support the delivery of greenhouse gas inventories across Scopes 1–3 for a variety of projects and sectors, including data analysis, preparing baseline assessments and supporting emissions forecasting and target setting.Conduct Whole Life Carbon Assessments (WLCA) for infrastructure projects using tools such as eTool and OneClick LCA, with the ability to learn and adapt to additional LCA tools as required.Support the development of carbon management plans, aligning project delivery with recognised standards (i.e. PAS 2080) and contributing to decarbonisation strategies and climate‑aligned transition plans.Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary design teams to help integrate low‑carbon design principles, circularity, material efficiency and resource‑optimisation strategies into project solutions.Engage confidently with clients by supporting workshops, technical discussions and presentations, helping translate sustainability analysis into clear, actionable insights.Support assurance activities, including data checks and verification tasks related to carbon accounting and sustainability targets.Stay up to date with developments in carbon policy, carbon accounting standards and wider sustainability topics, ensuring project work reflects evolving guidance and best practice.Actively engaging in Jacobs’ global communities of practice (COP) of relevance to carbon and sustainability. Use digital tools and structured data workflows to improve the quality, consistency and transparency of data collection and analysis.Here's what you'll needBe working towards a relevant Degree or Master’s level qualification in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Climate Change or a related discipline.A flexible, proactive mindset and motivation to drive your career forward Adaptability and enthusiasm for learning Permanent right to work in the UK Apply before 12 October 2026 to be considered in the first assessment window. Applications may still be accepted afterwards, but roles may be filled during the initial window. 

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Jacobs Graduate Project Controls – Planning role supporting major infrastructure programmes through project scheduling, performance monitoring, earned value analysis, risk management and project reporting.At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.Your impactJoin 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 opportunityIn Cities & Places and Major Programmes, we deliver today’s most complex, challenging and iconic infrastructure and transformation programmes. We work with our clients, across multiple sectors, to unlock better social, environmental and economic outcomes. Our dedicated teams have the experience and expertise to integrate and manage the scale, complexity and interdependencies that exist within major programmes. We address global challenges in an integrated way, from urbanisation, climate change, logistics and digital proliferation to security, water scarcity, investment partnerships and mega infrastructure.   As a Project Controls - Planning Graduate, you will learn and develop your skills to enable you to translate project scopes of work into design and/or construction Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules that meet project objectives and address project constraints and risks. You will also you will be able to include the application of earned value (EV) methodologies, regular updates, time impact analysis of changes, and reporting to schedules.  To enable you to achieve this you will work towards achieving the following: General Career Development Client & Stakeholder Management Planning & Performance Risk Management Execution: Quality & Innovation Leadership Ability  Here's what you'll needBe working towards a relevant Degree or Master’s level qualification in Construction, Engineering, Data Analytics, Data Science or MathematicsA flexible, proactive mindset and motivation to drive your career forward Adaptability and enthusiasm for learning Permanent right to work in the UK Apply before 12 October 2026 to be considered in the first assessment window. Applications may still be accepted afterwards, but roles may be filled during the initial window. 

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Jacobs Graduate Waste & Resource Efficiency Consultant role supporting clients with waste management, resource efficiency, circular economy and sustainability strategies to improve environmental performance.At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.Your impactJoin 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. 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 opportunityThe Waste & Resource Efficiency team, part of the Water and Environment business, are looking for a Graduate to join them based in London, Leeds, Bristol or Manchester.  Our Water and Environment business provides a focus for advising our clients on sustainability issues including renewable energy, low carbon economies, impacts of climate change, waste and resources management, sustainability and environmental risk management.  We are looking for a Graduate whose experience and skills focuses on waste, resource efficiency and /or circular economy. Who also has awareness of environmental management, sustainability, compliance and/or environmental management systems, and with strong analytical, research and validation skills.      Our team advises clients on a breadth of waste and resource efficiency issues and develops long term circular solutions; providing strategic consulting advice, benchmarking to enhance performance and development and implementation of systems to promote better sustainability outcomes across organisations and projects. This draws on services including environmental management and information systems, environmental engineering, carbon and energy management, adapting to climate risk, waste and resource management and support on low carbon and circular economy.  The start date for this position is September 2027.Here's what you'll needBe working towards a relevant Degree or Master’s level qualification in an Environmental, Sustainability or related degree. Ideally demonstrates a strong interest in either Waste or Circular Economy or bothA flexible, proactive mindset and motivation to drive your career forward Adaptability and enthusiasm for learning Permanent right to work in the UKApply before 12 October 2026 to be considered in the first assessment window. Applications may still be accepted afterwards, but roles may be filled during the initial window. 

Posted 27 days ago