Graduate Mechanical Engineer (Manchester)
Jacobs Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Join Jacobs on the Graduate Development Programme (GDP). This structured two-year scheme supports your development at the start of your Jacobs career journey, combining blended learning, mentoring, progress reviews and networking. You will establish yourself across four focus areas: human skills, consulting skills, championing Jacobs’ strategy and your passions. The GDP is designed to customise your learning journey to reflect your interests, career goals and technical skillset, creating a graduate experience unique to you. Much of what you’ll learn will be on-the-job, working with your manager and mentor to collect meaningful learning experiences. The programme is a launchpad for your career, helping you work on meaningful projects and collaborate with industry leaders to deliver outcomes for complex challenges.
About The Opportunity
The Jacobs Cities & Places (C&P) team creates thriving places—from regions, cities, neighbourhoods and communities to individual buildings—through an integrated design approach. We aim to build an interdisciplinary planning, design and delivery practice that is uniquely Jacobs, setting the direction for the industry and bringing together engineers, architects, surveyors, designers, place-makers, project managers and transport planners to provide collaborative and coordinated value design solutions for clients both domestically and internationally. The start date for this position is September 2026.
What you’ll need
* Be working towards a relevant Degree or Master’s level qualification in Building Services 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
What 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
* A focus on safety, health, and wellbeing, prioritising our people through a culture of caring and a positive mental health network
* Opportunities to give back to our communities through our Collectively program, including matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations
Additional information
We want you to bring your whole, authentic self to Jacobs. We are committed to inclusion and belonging, with a focus on safety, flexibility and a hybrid working policy. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.
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