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.
Our Summer Internship Programme offers you the chance to gain real-world experience in your chosen discipline.
For approximately eight weeks in the summer, you’ll work in one of our hub office locations across the UK or Ireland. Throughout the programme, you’ll receive personalised guidance from mentors, people leaders and Programme Champions. They’re all here to help you make the most of your experience.
You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues and fellow interns from different disciplines, broadening your professional network and gaining insights from across the business.
Jacobs is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of technical and management services, offering a full spectrum of consultancy support to commercial, government and industrial clients. As part of that support, Jacobs has developed one of the leading and longest-standing tunnel and ground engineering consultancy capabilities in the UK, with around 400 staff delivering practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to ground-related problems.
We are continuing to invest in our Ground Engineering group in the UK and are looking for students to join our team who have the passion and desire to add value and shape positive solutions for major projects across the world. In your role as a Summer Intern, you will work as part of a diverse and highly skilled team of geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists, working alongside more senior team members to provide support and advice to the wider Jacobs business and clients.
On track to complete a degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Geology
A flexible and innovative self-starter who’s passionate about developing new skills
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Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.
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As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
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 via Careers Support.