Graduate Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist (Reading)

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems across thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing.

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.

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 allows you to customise your learning journey to reflect your specific interests, career goals, and technical skillset – creating a graduate experience that is unique to you. The GDP is an on-the-job experience, meaning a large portion of what you’ll learn will be gained through practical work. You’ll work with your manager and mentor to collect the learning experiences that will be most meaningful for you. The programme is more than just a steppingstone; it’s a launchpad for your career, offering you the tools, experiences and support you need. Join us and unlock your potential as you work on meaningful projects and collaborate with industry leaders to deliver outcomes and solutions for complex challenges.

Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on world-class projects as part of our Tunnelling and Ground Engineering business. Jacobs is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of technical and management services, offering a full spectrum of consultancy support to commercial, government and industrial clients. As part of that support, Jacobs has developed one of the leading tunnel and ground engineering consultancy capabilities in the UK and Ireland, with around 400 staff delivering practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to ground-related problems.

We seek graduates from a range of geoscience and engineering disciplines including Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Seismic Hazard and Earthquake Engineering, Geomorphology and Geohazard Risk Assessment, Geophysics, Structural Geology and Hydrogeology, to contribute to our diverse and exciting projects. For example, as a structural geologist you might use geological and geophysical data to characterise subsurface sites for nuclear waste and CO2 storage, whereas in your role as an engineering geologist, you could help define the ground conditions for some of the world’s largest infrastructure projects.

We are looking for a graduate to join our team based in Reading who has the passion and drive to add value and shape positive solutions for major projects across the world. The successful person will join a respected and ambitious company with excellent career prospects and international opportunities. You will work as part of a diverse and highly skilled team of specialists, providing support and advice to the wider Jacobs business and clients. There will be opportunities for a broad range of responsibilities and roles within the Tunnelling and Ground Engineering team aimed at developing your career. The start date for this position is September 2026.

What you’ll need:

• Be working towards a Masters level qualification in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or similar
• 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 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.
• 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 programme, incorporating matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. 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.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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, please contact the team via Careers Support.