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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, ingenuity and vision. Let’s see the impact we can create, together.

What We Do At Jacobs

With a global team of approximately 45,000, we provide end‑to‑end services in cities & places, energy, environmental, transportation, water, advanced manufacturing and life sciences. From advisory and consulting, feasibility, planning, design, program and lifecycle management, we’re creating a more connected and sustainable world.

What you’ll get

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 is an experience programme; 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. It’s a launchpad for your career, offering you the tools, experiences and support you need. Unlock your potential working on meaningful projects and collaborating with industry leaders to deliver outcomes and solutions for complex challenges.

About The Opportunity

We are an international leader in the engineering, planning, design and construction management of maritime structures, ports, harbours and coastal schemes. Our 100‑plus strong Ports & Maritime UK team is part of a wider global team with over 700 specialist maritime engineers. We specialise in commercial ports, bulk terminals, naval bases, breakwaters and coastal defences, dredging and reclamation, marine off‑loading facilities and sea water intakes and outfalls. We support a wide range of major UK and international clients across maritime, defence, energy and transport sectors. This is an exciting time as we evolve our business to offer real solutions to the greatest challenges of moving towards net zero, climate resilience and 21st‑century infrastructure.

We are recruiting a Graduate Coastal Scientist to join our team in Exeter or Bristol.

Qualifications

• Be working towards a Masters level qualification in a Coastal Science related discipline
• 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

1. Step 1 Apply Online
2. Step 2 Solo Video Assessment
3. Step 3 Interview

Benefits

• A flexible workstyle, embracing a hybrid working pattern and supporting those who need to balance work/life commitments differently
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships
• An inclusive and diverse work environment, embracing the variety of disciplines, cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles through Jacobs Employee Networks
• 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 the Collectively programme, incorporating matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.