Graduate Land Quality Consultant (London, Manchester, Birmingham) Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Programme (GDP) and have a meaningful, positive impact on our environments, communities and societies. Bring your passion, your ingenuity and your vision. Let's see the impact we can create, together. What will you get? Our Graduate Development Programme 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 Graduate Development Programme allows you to customise your learning journey to reflect your specific interests, career goals, and technical skillset - creating a graduate experience that is unique to you. The GDP is an experience programme, meaning that a large portion of what you'll learn will be on-the-job. You'll work with your manager and mentor to collect the learning experiences that will be most meaningful for you. The programme is more than just a steppingstone. It's a launchpad for your career, offering you the tools, experiences and support you need. Join us and unlock your potential as you work on meaningful projects and collaborate with industry leaders to deliver outcomes and solutions for complex challenges. About the opportunity Jacobs has developed one of the leading and longest-standing geo-environmental consultancy capabilities in the UK, with over 450 scientists and engineers delivering practical and innovative solutions to ground-related problems. Our diverse range of disciplines in this team includes land contamination assessment/remediation, hydrogeology, geophysics, geomorphology, geotechnical engineering, tunnelling and engineering geology, all of which benefit from our "One Jacobs" approach to business working harmoniously with other disciplines for innovation and efficiency. As a Graduate Land Quality Consultant, you will undertake office and field-based work, so a willingness to travel is required. Projects will include a broad range of land quality assessment work including soil quality assessment, land contamination assessment and groundwater and ground gas assessments. We support clients with projects across a range public and private sectors including nationally significant infrastructure, nuclear, aviation, highways, utilities and industrial facilities. The start date for this role is September 2026 * Be working towards a Degree or Masters level qualification in Geo-environmental Science, Soil Science, Geology, Chemistry or Environmental 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 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 your application to be considered in the first assessment window. You can still apply after this date if the role remains open to applications. However, you do so with the knowledge that we may not proceed with your application if the role is filled in the first assessment window. What else we provide * A flexible workstyle, embracing a hybrid working pattern and supporting those who need to balance work/life commitments a bit differently than others. * 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 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. EarlyCareersUK GraduateUK GraduateJob2026 GraduateCareersUK GraduaterecruitmentUK GraduateJobsUK GraduateopportunitiesUK https://careers.jacobs.com/en_US/careers/JobDetail/30913 Manchester|Greater Manchester|United Kingdom Birmingham|West Midlands|United Kingdom London|Greater London|United Kingdom Environmental Environmental