Graduate Hydrologist (Bristol, Reading, Birmingham, Glasgow)

The Graduate Hydrologist (Bristol, Reading, Birmingham, Glasgow) position centres on our Graduate Development Programme is a structured two-year scheme designed to support your development at the start of your Jacobs career journey. It would suit someone who can bring adaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new things to the role.

How the role is set up

Our integrated Water Catchment Management team comprises in excess of 400 staff based in the UK and Europe, but with reach into the Middle East, Australasia and America. Apply before 19 October 2025 for your application to be considered in the first assessment window.

Where someone would start

Our Graduate Development Programme is a structured two-year scheme designed to support your development at the start of your Jacobs career journey. 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.

What helps someone build confidence

Adaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new things. A focus on safety, health, and wellbeing, prioritising our people through a culture of caring and positive mental health champion network. Your impact Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Programme (GDP) and have a meaningful, positive impact on our environments, communities and societies.

What is expected

• Be working towards a Masters level qualification in Hydrology or a relevant water focused degree.
• The GDP is an experience programme, meaning that a large portion of what you’ll learn will be on-the-job.
• Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better.

Job details

• A flexible workstyle, embracing a hybrid working pattern and supporting those who need to balance work/life commitments a bit differently than others.
• You must have the permanent right to work in the UK.
• 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 model: Remote.