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.

Are you ready to launch your career? Our Summer Internship Programme offers you the chance to gain real-world experience in your chosen discipline.

For approximately eight weeks in the summer, you’ll work in one of our hub office locations across the UK or Ireland. Here, you’ll collaborate with world-class professionals in a dynamic environment, applying the skills you’ve honed in the classroom to real business challenges.

In this fast-paced, professional setting, you’ll gain invaluable experience that will set you apart in your future career. Throughout the programme, you’ll receive personalised guidance from mentors, people leaders and Programme Champions. They’re all here to help you make the most of your experience.

You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues and fellow interns from different disciplines, broadening your professional network and gaining insights from across the business.

Our goal is to ensure that your time with Jacobs leaves you with a positive, impactful learning experience.

The Opportunity:

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

Our Structural Solutions Capability is part of our wider Transportation business, we take pride in delivering technically complex schemes across the UK and internationally. Our large and diverse team has earned an enviable reputation within the consultancy sector through portfolio of high-profile projects with clients that include High Speed 2, National Highways, Network Rail, Welsh Government, National Contractors and Local Authorities.

You will work to support the team, transforming how we deliver through the implementation of new technologies and lean, digital processes, to increase efficiency and add value for our clients. You’ll be joining a team who are responsible for project delivery on a range of bridge and structural related projects, delivering on tasks such as structural analysis, feasibility studies, tender designs, detailed designs and the production of contract documents and technical reports.

• On track to complete a MEng Civil Engineering or MEng Civil & Structural Engineering or MEng Civil & Environmental Engineering.
• A flexible and innovative self-starter who’s passionate about developing new skills.
• Enthusiasm and curiosity to apply your skills to solve real-world problems.
• Empathy and listening skills to help you truly understand our clients’ requirements.
• A well-rounded individual - have you worked in a bar? Been captain of a sports team or volunteered for a charity? Tell us - we’re looking for people with interesting stories and experiences!
• You must be available to join the 8-week programme starting 29th June 2026 – 21st August 2026.
• You must have the full right to work in the UK.
• You need to be a penultimate year student, finishing your degree in 2027.

Selection Process

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

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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.