Graduate Planner – Project Controls
Jacobs Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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.
Your impact
Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Programme (GDP) and have a meaningful, positive impact on our environments, communities and societies. Bring your passion, your ingenuity and your vision. Let’s see the impact we can create, together.
The Graduate Development Programme 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. It is an experience programme, meaning that a large portion of what you’ll learn will be on‑the‑job. You’ll work with your manager and mentor to collect the learning experiences that will be most meaningful for you.
The programme is more than just a stepping‑stone. It’s a launchpad for your career, offering you the tools, experiences and support you need. Join us and unlock your potential as you work on meaningful projects and collaborate with industry leaders to deliver outcomes and solutions for complex challenges.
About The Opportunity
We deliver today’s most complex, challenging and iconic infrastructure and transformation programmes. In this role, you will learn and develop your skills to enable you to translate project scopes of work into design and/or construction Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules that meet project objectives and address project constraints and risks. You will also include the application of earned value (EV) methodologies, regular updates, time impact analysis of changes and reporting to schedules.
Learning & Development Focus
* General Career Development
* Client & Stakeholder Management
* Planning & Performance
* Risk Management
* Execution Quality & Innovation
* Leadership Ability
The start date for this position is September 2026.
What you’ll need
* Working towards a relevant Degree or Master’s level qualification in Civil 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
* Permanent right to work in the United Kingdom
Selection Process
* Step 1: Apply Online
* Step 2: Solo Video Assessment
* Step 3: Interview
What else we provide
* A flexible work‑style, 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 positive mental health champion network
* Opportunities to give back to our communities through our Collectively programme, incorporating matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations
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