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Graduate Tunnel Engineer - London or Birmingham
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Graduate Tunnel Engineer - London or Birmingham
Graduate Development Programme (GDP) – Tunnelling & Ground Engineering at Jacobs
About Jacobs: Reimagining Tomorrow
At Jacobs, we tackle today’s challenges to shape a better tomorrow. With expertise in cities, resilience, infrastructure, manufacturing, and advanced scientific discovery, we turn ideas into real-world solutions.
Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Programme (GDP)
Embody change, drive innovation, and shape a meaningful career in Tunnelling and Ground Engineering. This two-year structured programme is tailored to set you up for success—balancing hands-on experience with tailored development, mentorship, and career growth.
Why This Programme?
- A customisable learning journey aligned with your interests and goals.
- On-the-job mastery—progressive skill-building through real-world projects.
- Meaningful projects, collaboration with industry leaders, and mentorship from experienced professionals.
Your impact, now and beyond.
The Opportunity
Propose groundbreaking solutions, work on industry transformations, and champion multi-disciplinary innovation in one of the UK & Ireland’s leading Tunnelling and Ground Engineering consultancies.
The Role
A key project contributor in Jacobs’ Tunnelling team, reporting to a team lead within the Tunnels discipline. This role spans a diverse range of small to large-scale projects, from pipejacking to complex underground cavern designs. Work will touch upon both geotechnical and structural engineering, using methodologies from empirical analysis to 3D finite element (FE) models.
Key Tasks & Duties
- Utilise emerging technology to enhance quality, efficiency, and outcomes.
- Produce designs, technical reports, and drawings.
- Engage in collaborative problem-solving, training, and mentorship.
- Actively develop your career, building skills in leadership and project execution.
Industry Leadership
- Work in a fast-paced, innovative environment with direct access to subject-matter experts.
- Opportunity to shape career paths within a specialist team delivering sustainable solutions.
- A starting date of September 2026.
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About the Tunnels & Ground Engineering Team
With over 400 staff, Jacobs is a top-tier global consultancy, crafting innovative, resilient ground engineering solutions for private, public, and industrial clients. Key focus areas:
- Empirical and advanced 3D modelling techniques.
- Integration of structural and geotechnical expertise.
The team thrives on creative resilience—designing practical and safeguarding infrastructure for future generations.
Your Application & the Recruitment Process
Who We’re Looking For
- Qualification Progress: Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree/master’s in:
- Tunnelling
- Civil Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Profile: This is a progression opportunity for aspiring professionals with:
- A drive to learn and rapid adaptability.
- Self-motivation, curiosity, and ambition for an international career.
- Permanent right to work in the UK.
An innovative starter with confidence and enthusiasm to thrive in a hands-on, strategic environment.
Selection Steps
- Online application
- Video assessment
- Interview
(Application experience is important—if you require adjustments during the process, contact Careers Support for further assistance.)
The Jacobs Difference
Jacobs is more than a workplace—we’re pioneers of progress.
Flexible & Diverse
- Supportive hybrid work models tailored to fairness and well-being.
- Progressive policies, including:
- Single medical coverage & digital health services via a digitial GP platform.
- Expanded professional development opportunities, including continuing education reimbursements.
Career Safety & Wellbeing
- Focused on safety, health, and mental health, sustained by global programmes like:
- Collective community initiatives, paid volunteering, and matched giving.
- A robust platform for collaboration and belonging through:
- Networking & Societies of Practice.
- A culture of care to cultivate positivity and resilience.
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Inclusion & Innovation
We champion togetherness and diverse perspectives to accelerate innovation. Jacobs partners with VERCIDA (leading digital accessibility) and actively fosters a culture where every individual—whether traditionally or underrepresented—can grow, belong, and thrive.
Jacobs Values
1. Safety: Boldness and Candour
We protect lives, assets, and reputations through boldness, enforcement of boundaries, and complete candour.
2. Quality: Exactitude
We excel at turning inspection into assurance—providing accountability, standards, and precise delivery.
3. Capital: The Single Cup
We take pride in proper planning and strategic resource management—ensuring we virtually "stand in place of the gods" with operational excellence.
4. Partnership: Unit
Teamwork empowers clients and culture alike—closed communication and open collaboration isn’t just preferred; it’s the foundation of our success.
5. Journey: Pathways to Growth
Our employees why you want, how you work, and supporting natural talents to achieve personal and professional success.
Life at Jacobs
With research and impact activities spanning 80 countries, Jacobs empowers employees to shape their ambitions—whether local or global.
Go One Level Deeper
Celebrating learning and school-to-career transitions, Jacobs provides:
- Hybrid work flexibility—striking a balance between operational presence and remote efficiency.
- Global wellbeing benefits, including:
- Paid time off for volunteering.
- Free remote gym memberships.
- Mental health initiatives rooted in employee empowerment and health consciousness.
- Community engagement through our
- Collectively programme—encouraging community investment, including charitable giving and volunteer time.
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