The Jacobs Graduate Development Programme (GDP) 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 GDP 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.
About The Opportunity
The Water and Environment Business Unit provides a focus for advising clients on river engineering and flood risk management solutions, including flood defence structures, weirs, gates, sluices, flood storage reservoirs, natural flood management, habitat creation, hydrometric gauging facilities, and fish passes. The integrated Water Catchment Management team has a diverse portfolio of projects with a key focus on flood risk management for the Environment Agency and other local authorities. As a Graduate Hydrologist, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering projects for clients such as the Environment Agency, SEPA, water companies, and major infrastructure providers. Your workload will be varied, helping water companies meet environmental flow targets, designing river restoration schemes, or using modelling software to map flood risk and assess protection for homes from flooding.
Responsibilities
You will be involved in the design and implementation of flood risk management solutions, support environmental flow assessments, contribute to river restoration projects, and analyse hydrological data using modelling software. Your activities will include collaborating with engineers, scientists, and clients to develop sustainable environmental solutions.
Qualifications
* Be working towards a Masters level qualification in Hydrology or a relevant water‑focused degree
* A flexible self‑starter who is keen to drive your career forward
* Adaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new things
* Permanent right to work in the UK
Benefits & Working Conditions
* Flexible work style, embracing a hybrid working pattern and support for work/life balance
* Free single medical cover and digital GP service
* Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships
* Focus on safety, health, and wellbeing with a culture of caring and positive mental health champion network
* Opportunities to give back to communities through our Collectively programme, including matched‑funding, paid volunteering time, and charitable donations
Start date: September 2026. We are a disability‑confident employer, welcoming applications from all candidates, including those seeking flexible working or who may not meet all listed requirements.
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