Graduate Land Quality Consultant

Graduate Land Quality Consultant role within Jacobs’ two-year Graduate Development Program, working on soil quality, land contamination, groundwater, and ground-gas assessments for major infrastructure and environmental projects.

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 impact

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 has developed one of the leading and longest-standing geo-environmental consultancy capabilities in the UK, with over 450 scientists and engineers delivering practical and innovative solutions to ground-related problems. 

Our diverse range of disciplines in this team includes land contamination assessment/remediation, hydrogeology, geophysics, geomorphology, geotechnical engineering, tunnelling and engineering geology, all of which benefit from our “One Jacobs” approach to business working harmoniously with other disciplines for innovation and efficiency.  

As a Graduate Land Quality Consultant, you will undertake office and field-based work, so a willingness to travel is required. Projects will include a broad range of land quality assessment work including soil quality assessment, land contamination assessment and groundwater and ground gas assessments. 

We support clients with projects across a range public and private sectors including nationally significant infrastructure, nuclear, aviation, highways, utilities and industrial facilities.    

Here's what you'll need

• Be working towards a relevant Degree or Master’s level qualification in Earth Science, Geology, Pollution Control, Chemistry, Soil Science or Agricultural Sciences or related.

• A flexible, proactive mindset and motivation to drive your career forward 

• Adaptability and enthusiasm for learning 

• Permanent right to work in the UK