Jobs in Manchester, United Kingdom

Locations: Birmingham, Reading, Manchester, London, Glasgow — United Kingdom

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

The GDP is an experience programme, providing on-the-job learning and opportunities to work on meaningful projects and collaborate with industry leaders to deliver outcomes and solutions for complex challenges. The start date for this role is September 2026.

Our Water and Environment Business Unit focuses on River Engineering and Flood Risk Management solutions, including flood defence structures, weirs, gates, sluices, flood storage reservoirs, natural flood management, habitat creation, hydrometric gauging facilities and fish passes. The Water Catchment Management team comprises over 400 staff in the UK and Europe, with reach into the Middle East, Australasia and America. We deliver sustainable environmental solutions across sectors in integrated catchment management.

As a Graduate Hydrogeologist you will join a national team of over 18 hydrogeologists, working across engineering hydrogeology, water resources and sustainability, land quality and remediation, environmental hydrogeology, permitting and legislation. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering projects for clients such as utilities/water companies, local authorities, Network Rail, National Highways, Environment Agency, SEPA, and other major infrastructure providers. Tasks may include identifying how a water company can meet environmental flow targets, designing and undertaking pumping tests, groundwater control for excavations, groundwater impact appraisals for wetlands/peatlands, and more. You will gain exposure to a wide range of projects and will be supported to grow in areas of your interest.

The role is based in the Jacobs graduate intake with a focus on developing your career in hydrogeology.

• 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

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

Apply before 19 October 2025 for the first assessment window. You can still apply after this date if the role remains open to applications, but be aware the role may be filled in the first window.

• A flexible workstyle with hybrid working
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service
• Reimbursement toward relevant professional development and memberships
• A focus on safety, health, and wellbeing
• Opportunities to give back to communities through our Collectively programme (matched funding, volunteering time, donations)

We are committed to inclusion and belonging, with a hybrid working policy and options for flexible working. If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment, please contact Careers Support.