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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

Are you ready to start your career in an inclusive, flexible, and dynamic work environment?  

What are you waiting for? Apply today!    

Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Programme (GDP) and have a meaningful, positive impact on our environments, communities, and societies worldwide.  As a Jacobs Graduate you will be part of a larger network of talent who are Challenging Today and Reinventing Tomorrow.  

What we do at Jacobs  

 Our business focuses on providing solutions to future challenges such as climate change, the need for renewable energy, low carbon economies, transportation, and material resource and waste management. While we shape some of the very largest and most challenging landmark projects in the UK and Ireland, we also deliver local projects that protect communities.    

What will you get?  

Our Graduate Development Programme is a structured two-year scheme where we provide the framework, mentoring and experiences to help you maximise your skills and ambitions. On joining our scheme in September 2025, you’ll rapidly gain knowledge of how our company works and the impact that you can have to help us move towards a more connected and sustainable world.     

About the opportunity

Our Transportation business currently comprises 1500+ staff spread across 23+ offices, delivering more connected, sustainable solutions for our UK, Ireland, European and international clients across Aviation, Highways, Rail and adjacency markets. 

We are looking for talented people to join us to continue our focus on building relationships and delighting our clients. In return we have opportunities to work on unique and exciting projects, and a stable platform upon which to develop your career.

The successful candidate will be provided with on-the-job training using the latest software tools and exposure to an interesting mix of projects through from concept stage to construction. You will be expected to assist and support colleagues in the preparation of feasibility studies, scheme reports, and detailed highway designs on both public and private sector projects throughout the UK and Ireland. As a new graduate within our Highways design team you will have the opportunity to make your mark and influence the continuing growth of Jacobs.

We have opportunities to join the team in our Dublin Office.

Here's what you'll need

  • Be working towards a degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering with Environmental Engineering, Civil & Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with Sustainability.
  • 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 Ireland. 

Selection process   

  • Step 1: Apply Online  
  • Step 2: Solo Video Assessment  
  • Step 3: Interview  

Apply before 21st October 2024, 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.  However, you do so with the knowledge that 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 working pattern and supporting those who need to balance work/life commitments a bit differently than others.  
  • Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. 
  • An inclusive and diverse work environment, embracing the variety of disciplines, cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles of our employees through our 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 our Collectively program, incorporating matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.    

We want you to bring your whole, authentic self to Jacobs.