Your Impact:

Are you ready to start your career in an inclusive, flexible, and dynamic work environment?   

What are you waiting for? Apply today

Your impact    

Join our UK Graduate Development Programme (GDP) and have a meaningful, positive impact on our environments, communities and societies worldwide.  As a graduate, you will be part of a larger network of talented individuals who are helping to deliver some of the country’s most exciting projects.

What we do

Our Energy, Security Technology busines!   s provides solutions relating to energy transition, national security, space, technological innovation, and more. Our work is aligned with critical national priorities and is built on a strong foundation of long-term contracts and deep client relationships.

What will you get? 

Our Graduate Development Programme is a structured two-year scheme where we provide the framework, mentoring and experiences to help you maximise your skills and ambitions. On joining our scheme in September 2025, you’ll rapidly gain knowledge of how our company works and the impact you can have to help us build a better future for all. 

We have exciting plans for the future too. Jacobs is preparing to spin off and merge its Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber Intelligence businesses (including Energy, Security and Technology) with Amentum. We anticipate the deal to complete by the end of September 2024, subject to customary closing conditions. The merger will create a leading global engineering and technology solutions company, focused on the world’s most mission-critical projects in areas such as energy, space exploration, intelligence and analytics, and digital modernization. The new company will have more than 50,000 employees across the globe and a combined revenue of $13Bn. It will propel our future growth and create new opportunities for our employees. You can read more about the plan in the press release here

Here’s what you’ll need :

We’re looking for people who are:

Working towards a Degree or Masters-level qualification in a relevant discipline such as Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Materials Science, General Science or Civil Engineering.

Flexible self-starters who are keen to drive their career forward.

Adaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new things.

Have the permanent right to work in the UK (essential).

Selection Process  

Step 1: Applying online is the first step – we can’t wait to receive your application!

Step 2: All applicants who pass an initial screening stage will be invited to an online ‘Introduction to the Graduate Development Programme’ presentation in September.

Step 3: Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview. 

What else we provide 

A flexible workstyle, embracing hybrid working patterns and supporting those who need to balance work/life commitments a bit differently than others. 

Free single medical cover and digital GP service.

A focus on safety, health, and wellbeing, prioritising our people through a culture of caring, extensive wellbeing solutions and our positive mental health champion network. 

A competitive pension plan with matched employer funding of up to 10%.

Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

An inclusive and diverse work environment, embracing the variety of disciplines, cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles of our employees through our Employee Networks.

A host of flexible benefit options such as access to corporate discounts, digital fitness platforms and financial planning/mortgage advice.

We want you to bring your whole, authentic self to work

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent.  For greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

 If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team .   

 Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join us then please let us know.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.