Graduate Civil Engineer - Highways (London)

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Overview

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 Programme (GDP) and have a meaningful, positive impact on our environments, communities and societies. Bring your passion, ingenuity and vision. Let’s see the impact we can create, together.

What you’ll get

Our Graduate Development Programme is a structured two-year scheme designed to support your development at the start of your Jacobs career journey. Through a combination of blended learning, mentoring, progress reviews and networking, you will establish yourself as knowledgeable and competent across four key focus areas: human skills, consulting skills, champion our strategy and your passions. The GDP is a client-facing, on-the-job learning experience that allows you to customise your learning journey to reflect your interests, career goals and technical skillset.

The opportunity

Jacobs 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. You will have opportunities to support on delivering Jacobs’ exciting and challenging global pursuits, with on-the-job training and exposure to various stages of schemes from initial concept through to construction. You will assist and support colleagues in the preparation of feasibility studies, scheme reports, and highway designs as part of your development toward becoming a professionally qualified engineer. You will join the Highways & Civils team in our London office. The start date for this position is September 2026.

What you’ll need

• Be working towards a Masters level qualification in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering with Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering with AI or Civil Engineering with Data.
• A flexible self-starter who is keen to drive your career forward
• Adaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new things
• You must have the permanent right to work in the UK

Selection Process

• Step 1 Apply Online
• Step 2 Solo Video Assessment
• Step 3 Interview

Important dates

Apply before 19 October 2025 for consideration in the first assessment window. Applications may still be considered after this date if the role remains open, but we may not proceed if the role is filled in the first window.

What we provide

• A flexible workstyle with hybrid working pattern
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships
• An inclusive and diverse work environment with Jacobs Employee Networks
• A focus on safety, health and wellbeing, including mental health support
• Opportunities to give back to communities through our Collectively program with matched-funding and volunteering

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.

Location: London, England, United Kingdom