Overview
Graduate Operational Road Safety Consultant (London, Birmingham, Leeds or Manchester) – Jacobs, Manchester, England, United Kingdom.
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, combining blended learning, mentoring, progress reviews and networking to build knowledge across four focus areas: human skills, consulting skills, championing our strategy, and your passions. The programme is on-the-job focused, with learning that aligns to your interests, career goals and technical skillset.
What you’ll get
The GDP is an experience programme that provides tools, experiences and support to unlock your potential through meaningful projects and collaboration with industry leaders to deliver outcomes for complex challenges.
Responsibilities
* Provide on-the-job training and exposure to a mix of projects from concept through construction to handover into operations.
* Assist and support colleagues in the preparation of road safety assessments and audits, collision and casualty analysis and scheme reports to enhance safety performance of road networks (primarily in the UK, with potential opportunities on overseas projects in Ireland and the Middle East).
* Contribute to a diverse range of projects across national strategic infrastructure, urban development and specialist sites as part of the Operational Road Safety team.
Start date
The start date for this position is September 2026.
Qualifications
* Be working towards a Degree or Master’s level qualification in Transportation, Civil Engineering or Geography
* 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
Important dates
Apply before 19 October 2025 for consideration in the first assessment window. You can still apply after this date if the role remains open.
What we provide
* A flexible workstyle with hybrid working patterns
* Free single medical cover and digital GP service
* Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships
* An inclusive and diverse work environment through Jacobs Employee Networks
* A focus on safety, health and wellbeing with a culture of caring
* Opportunities to give back to communities through the Collectively program (matched funding, paid volunteering time, charitable donations)
We want you to bring your whole, authentic self to Jacobs.
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