Overview
Be among the first 25 applicants. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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.
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 Opportunity
Our 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 lets you 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 on-the-job learning experience where you’ll work with your manager and mentor to collect meaningful learning experiences. The programme is a launchpad for your career, offering tools, experiences and support to work on meaningful projects and collaborate with industry leaders to deliver outcomes for complex challenges.
About The Opportunity
We’re proud to hold longstanding partnerships with the world’s leading Life Sciences firms. From designing a facility to manufacture transformative therapies to accelerating the delivery of life-saving products, we help our clients solve their most important challenges. Our aim is to give the best minds of today the platform to create the cures of tomorrow. We provide end-to-end project delivery as a trusted partner in a fast, smart and safe way – on time and within budget. With more than half a century’s relevant experience, this adds up to a total one-stop facility service for our clients. The start date for this position is September 2026.
What you’ll need
* Be working towards a relevant Degree or Masters level in Business or Project Management subject
* A flexible self-starter who is keen to drive your career forward
* Adaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new things
Selection Process
* Step 1 Apply Online
* Step 2 Solo Video Assessment
* Step 3 Interview
Apply before 19 October 2025 for your application to be considered in the first assessment window. You can still apply after this date if the role remains open to applications, but we may not proceed with your application if the role is filled in the first assessment window.
What else we provide
* A flexible workstyle, embracing a hybrid pattern and supporting those who balance work/life commitments differently
* Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships
* A focus on safety, health, and wellbeing, with a culture of caring and a mental health champion network
* Opportunities to give back through our Collectively program, including matched funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations
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Joining Jacobs connects you locally and globally. We value safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging, and put people at the heart of our business. We support one another through a culture of caring, and we believe in positive mental health and belonging for all employees. We offer flexible working options and a range of benefits, from wellbeing programs to volunteering opportunities. Learn more about life at Jacobs.
Inclusion and Accessibility
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs and partner with initiatives and networks to support diverse talent. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the Careers Support team.
Company Details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
Jacobs values collaboration and believes that in-person interactions are important for culture and client delivery. We offer hybrid working to enable collaboration between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.
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