Overview
Graduate Power & Lighting Engineer (London, Birmingham, Leeds or Manchester)
Jacobs Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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What you’ll do
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 through blended learning, mentoring, progress reviews and networking. You will establish yourself as knowledgeable 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 specific interests, career goals and technical skillset. A large portion of learning is on-the-job, working with your manager and mentor to collect meaningful experiences. The GDP is a launchpad for your career, offering tools, experiences and support to work on meaningful projects and collaborate with industry leaders to deliver outcomes for complex challenges. You will be involved in on‑the‑job training and exposure to projects from concept to construction, supporting feasibility studies, scheme reports, impact assessments and the production of detailed designs to support the enhancement and renewal of lighting and electrical systems on public and private sector projects across the UK & Ireland. You will have the opportunity to influence Jacobs’ growth within our Power & Lighting team across national infrastructure, urban developments and specialist sites. The start date is September 2026.
What you’ll need
* Be working towards a Degree or Master’s level qualification in Electrical or Mechanical 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.
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
* An inclusive and diverse work environment with Jacobs Employee Networks
* A focus on safety, health and wellbeing with a culture of caring and mental health support
* Opportunities to contribute to communities through our Collectively program, including matched funding and volunteering
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to inclusion and belonging in the workplace.
As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and we support flexible working arrangements where possible.
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