Overview
Jacobs, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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About the Opportunity
The Graduate Transport Planners/Engineers will join our Transport Planning and Mobility Solutions team which is part of our Cities & Places business unit. We can create thriving places across different scales from regions to cities, neighbourhoods to sites, by offering an integrated design approach. Our business unit brings together transport planners, engineers, architects, designers, surveyors, urban designers and project managers to provide collaborative and coordinated value design solutions for our clients both nationally and internationally.
Our team covers the full remit of transport planning across all modes; from high level policy and strategy advice through transport modelling/appraisal to active travel, streets design, traffic engineering and junction design. We welcome candidates keen to develop a rounded skillset or with more specialised interests such as transport decarbonisation, traffic management solutions or public transport schemes. You will have a mentor and access to management and experts to guide progress, plus opportunities for relevant training and networking.
We are looking for aspirational Graduate Transport Planners/Engineers to join our teams in the UK and Ireland. This opportunity is for a role in our Belfast office. Other locations are available at https://careers.jacobs.com/en_US/careers.
What You’ll Do / Responsibilities
Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Programme (GDP) and contribute to projects that impact environments, communities and societies. You will work with your manager and mentor to design your learning path and apply on-the-job experiences to develop in four focus areas: human skills, consulting skills, supporting our strategy, and your passions. The GDP is an experience programme with on-the-job learning and structured mentoring, reviews, and networking.
What You’ll Need / Qualifications
* Be working toward a Degree or Master’s level qualification in Transport Planning, Geography, Economics, Mathematics/Statistics, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Physics, Natural Sciences or Data/Computer Science.
* Interest in transport planning and/or traffic engineering topics (healthy streets, walking, cycling, public transport planning, policy/strategy, modelling/appraisal, junction improvement, placemaking, etc.).
* A flexible self-starter who is keen to drive your career forward and adaptable to change with a thirst for learning.
* 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
Apply before 19 October 2025 for consideration in the first assessment window. You can still apply after this date if the role remains open to applications, with the understanding that the role may be filled earlier.
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.
* Inclusive and diverse work environment with Jacobs Employee Networks.
* Focus on safety, health and wellbeing, and mental health support.
* Opportunities to give back to communities through our Collectively program, including matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
We value collaboration and believe in inclusive practices, including flexible working and reasonable adjustments in recruitment. If you need support with the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.
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