Graduate Intelligent Transport Systems Engineer (London, Leeds, Birmingham or Manchester)

Join Jacobs on the Graduate Development Programme (GDP) and help transform cities and communities through intelligent transport systems.

The GDP is a structured two-year scheme designed to support your development at the start of your Jacobs career journey. Through blended learning, mentoring, progress reviews and networking, you will establish yourself across four focus areas: human skills, consulting skills, championing our strategy and your passions. The programme lets you customise your learning journey to reflect your interests, career goals and technical skillset, and much of the learning will be on-the-job with guidance from your manager and mentor.

The programme is a launchpad for your career, offering tools, experiences and support to work on meaningful projects and collaborate with industry leaders to deliver outcomes for complex challenges.

Opportunity and role overview

Jacobs is a market leader in the transportation sector, working with major clients including National Highways, Transport for Scotland, Manchester Airport Group, Heathrow Ltd, HS2 Ltd and the Welsh Government. You will be involved in on-the-job training with the latest software tools and will work on a mix of projects from concept through to construction. You will assist and support colleagues in the preparation of feasibility studies, scheme reports, and production of detailed designs to support the enhancement and renewal of intelligent transport systems on public and private sector projects across the UK & Ireland. As a new graduate within the Highways Technology team, you will contribute to the ongoing growth of Jacobs on local and national highways schemes.

The start date for this role is September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support colleagues in the preparation of feasibility studies, scheme reports, and production of detailed designs to support intelligent transport systems.
• Contribute to project work from concept stage through construction on both public and private sector projects.
• Collaborate with the team to learn and apply latest software tools and industry practices.

What you'll need

• Be working towards a Degree or Masters level qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 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 permanent right to work in the UK.

Selection Process

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

What Else We Provide

• A flexible workstyle with hybrid working patterns.
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service.
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
• A focus on safety, health and wellbeing with a culture of caring.
• Opportunities to give back to communities through our Collectively programme with matched funding, volunteering time and charitable donations.

We are committed to inclusion and belonging. Jacobs supports flexible working, disability confidence in recruitment, and accessibility initiatives. For more information, visit our careers support pages if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.