Graduate Hydrogeologist (Birmingham, Reading, Manchester, London, Glasgow)

Jacobs Technology Inc.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Graduate Hydrogeologist in Birmingham. This role offers a structured development program with exposure to various projects across hydrogeology and sustainability. You will work with a dedicated team, contributing to meaningful projects and gaining essential skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible workstyle

Free medical cover

Reimbursement for professional development

Support for mental health

Community service opportunities

Qualifications

• Be working towards a Masters level qualification in Hydrogeology.
• Flexible self-starter who is keen to drive your career forward.
• Adaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new things.
• Must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Join a national team of over 18 hydrogeologists.
• Work on a variety of projects for clients.
• Support in meeting environmental flow targets.

Skills

Masters level qualification in Hydrogeology

Self-starter

Adaptable to change

Thirst for learning

Job description

Overview

Graduate Hydrogeologist (Birmingham, Reading, Manchester, London, Glasgow) – Jacobs, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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Start date for this role is September 2026.

What you will do

As a Graduate Hydrogeologist you will join a national team of over 18 hydrogeologists who are geographically spread across the country. We work across all niche specialisms of hydrogeology including engineering hydrogeology, water resources and sustainability, land quality and remediation, environmental hydrogeology, permitting and legislation. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering projects for clients such as utilities providers, local authorities, Network Rail, National Highways, Environment Agency, SEPA, and other major infrastructure providers. Your workload will be varied, you may be helping a water company identify how it can meet its environmental flow targets through assessment of sustainable abstraction, designing and undertaking pumping tests to allow assessment of groundwater control for excavations, groundwater impact appraisals for wetlands/peatlands, and much more. The role will provide you with exposure to a wide range of projects and we will support you to grow and develop into the areas that you find interesting. Whatever you decide to do our friendly teams will help you along the way.

The graduate development programme (GDP) 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 lets you customise your learning journey to reflect your specific interests, career goals, and technical skillset, creating a graduate experience that is unique to you. It is an on-the-job experience with learning opportunities identified with your manager and mentor. The programme aims to launch your career by giving you tools, experiences and support to work on meaningful projects with industry leaders to deliver outcomes and solutions for complex challenges.

What you’ll need

• Be working towards a Masters level qualification in Hydrogeology
• 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

What Else We Provide

• A flexible workstyle, embracing a hybrid working pattern and supporting those who need to balance work/life commitments.
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
• A focus on safety, health, and wellbeing, prioritising our people through a culture of caring and a positive mental health champion network.
• Opportunities to give back to our communities through our Collectively programme, incorporating matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

We’re committed to inclusion and belonging. Jacobs is a disability-confident employer and we welcome applicants who require flexible working or who may not meet all listed requirements. We value collaboration and support hybrid working to enable employees to deliver their best work. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.