Graduate Waste Water Modeller

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 impactJoin 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.What will you get?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 Graduate Development Programme 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 experience programme, meaning that a large portion of what you'll learn will be on-the-job. 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.About The OpportunityInvestment in the UK & Ireland Water sector is at unprecedented levels. We have a huge opportunity to build and shape the delivery of this investment through our growing strategic relationships with the largest UK & Ireland water companies. From feasibility studies and planning, to design, construction management, operations and maintenance, we bring together the talent and expertise necessary to deliver success, and we are proud of our extensive portfolio of work and broad capability.Our Wastewater Network Modelling teams are located across the UK & Ireland, working with a wide range of water companies. Our team is involved in a wide range of projects related to drainage infrastructure including feasibility assessments, operational support, flooding and overflow solutions development, operational support, network optimisation and smart networks.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn all aspects of wastewater network operation and performance through hydraulic modelling. You will be a motivated and innovative individual who embraces new technologies. We will support you in converting your novel ideas into practical solutions addressing the challenges facing the water industry. We will support and encourage you to raise your profile and Jacobs' profile across the wider industry through participation in industry conferences and journal publications.Primary Job ResponsibilitiesDevelopment of computer hydraulic models to investigate flooding, environmental issues and generation of outline solutions.Drainage Area PlanningDevelopment of InfoAsset management network databasesScoping of asset surveysAnalysis of survey dataNetwork Flood Risk AssessmentSewer Overflow analysisOptioneering & Solutions DevelopmentModel Build and Verification using InfoWorks ICMDevelopment of reports and other project deliverablesSupervise site surveys and field investigationsDriving health and safety in all aspects of our projects.Here's what you'll needMSc/MEng degree level, Engineering, Geography, GIS, Science, Environmental or MathematicsA flexible self-starter who is keen to drive your career forwardAdaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new thingsYou must have the permanent right to work in the UKWhat else we provideA flexible workstyle, embracing a hybrid working pattern and supporting those who need to balance work/life commitments a bit differently than othersFree single medical cover and digital GP serviceReimbursement towards relevant professional development and membershipsA focus on safety, health, and wellbeing, prioritising our people through a culture of caring and positive mental health champion networkOpportunities to give back to our communities through our Collectively program, incorporating matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.EarlyCareersUK #GraduateUK #GraduateJob2026 #GraduateCareersUK #GraduaterecruitmentUK #GraduateJobsUK #GraduateopportunitiesUK >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. Find out more about life at Jacobs.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. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit to view and access our roles.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 (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.