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, 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 Town Planning team sits within Water and Environment Operating Unit - a unit with over 2,000 professionals covering over 30 disciplines across Ireland and the UK over a wide range of infrastructure projects. We offer planning advice and solutions across the company’s full portfolio of high-profile infrastructure projects across the UK. 

We are seeking a Graduate Town Planner to join our team in Birmingham.

Here's what you'll need

  • Be working towards a Degree or Masters level qualification in Town & Country Planning (RTPI accredited) 
  • 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  

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

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 
  • 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 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.