Graduate Risk Manager

Graduate Risk Manager on Jacobs’ 2-year Graduate Development Program (GDP), supporting major projects by identifying, analysing and managing risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.

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 

We are seeking to hire a talented Graduate Risk Manager to join our growing Risk Management function. 

Our team helps clients deliver major projects and programmes with confidence. We work across a variety of sectors, supporting organisations to identify, assess and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle. By embedding structure risk approaches, we reduce uncertainty, improve resilience, and enable informed decisions to be made senior leaders through insightful data. 

As a Graduate Risk Manager, you will: 

• Gain hands-on experience working on live projects in a client environment

• Support the development and implementation of risk management strategies and processes

• Learn how to identify risks and opportunities, analyse their impact and recommend solutions to mitigate or eradicate

• Work alongside experience risk professionals who will mentor and guide your development

• Build the foundations for a successful career in risk management and project controls

We will provide structured training, professional development, and opportunities to grow your career while making a real impact on the projects you support. 

Here's what you'll need

• Be working towards a relevant Degree or Master’s level qualification in Construction, Engineering, Data Analytics, Data Science, Mathematics or Risk

• 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.