Early Careers The world needs innovators and problem solvers who turn challenges into greater opportunities - Lymm High School
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
Early Careers The world needs innovators and problem solvers who turn challenges into greater opportunities.
Contents About Us
Internships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The world needs innovators and problem solvers who turn challenges into
greater opportunities. At Jacobs, every day is our opportunity to make the world
Our Interns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
better, more connected, more sustainable — from cleaner air to connected,
Apprenticeships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 resilient cities, cybersecurity to space exploration. Our 52,000 employees across
40+ countries work every day, challenging the expectations of today to reinvent
Graduate Development Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
the way we’ll live tomorrow.
Our Apprentices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Our Graduates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
How to Apply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Our Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Jacobs Employee Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cutting-Edge Manufacturing Mission Critical Outcomes
Operational Advancement Resilient Environments
Scientific Discovery Thriving Cities
2 3
Internships Our Interns
Our summer intern programme known as the Jacobs Our well-structured framework can be tailored to ensure
Campus Intern Programme operates across numerous you make the most of the experience with support and Harriet | Environmental Assessment Specialist Intern
disciplines and multiple offices. Internship positions at guidance of a mentor and a line manager.
Jacobs provide students with the opportunities to gain “In July 2019, I joined the Environmental Assessment team as an intern in
real-world experience! Numerous networks, events and informal learning Jacobs’ Glasgow office. From my first day, I became involved in a range of projects,
opportunities help you make the most of your time including road improvement and flood protection schemes. Typical tasks included
Interns work alongside world-class professionals in a with us to ensure you leave Jacobs with a positive writing reports, contributing to various Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
fast-paced, professional setting which provides invaluable learning experience. chapters and analysing maps and other technical drawings.
experiences and opportunities to apply the knowledge
and skills learned through education in a business Upon successful completion of your internship and I was also invited to attend meetings on the sustainability strategy for a major road
environment. Our internship programme typically provides depending on performance you may be offered a graduate project, during which I was encouraged to contribute and play an active role. Being
opportunities in areas like civil, structural, mechanical, role, where you will then have the opportunity to join our given responsibilities such as these not only made me feel like a valued member of
environmental, transport planning, architecture, electrical Graduate Development Programme. the team, but also provided me with the opportunity to put into practice the skills
engineering and many other disciplines. Most of our and knowledge I had gained at university.
interns typically work for 6-12 weeks during the summer
months. Additionally, we offer one year internships, also On completion of my internship, I felt confident in both my abilities and my decision
known as year in industry placements which start in at the to embark on a career in environmental assessment, and was thrilled to be offered a
same time as summer internships (June). place on the Graduate Development Programme at Jacobs soon after.”
Participate in series of
Roles & Responsibilities Max | Undergraduate Bridge Engineer
Global Calls
Weekly project tasks Internship kickoff “I did a five year Masters in Civil and Structural Engineering with a year in
industry at the University of Sheffield.
Record tasks in Continuous Professional Development Inclusion & Diversity
(CPD) and activity log Innovation My year in industry was with Jacobs in Manchester working on the
Attend team meetings Sustainability bridges team, primarily carrying out bridge inspections and checking
Record work activities Jacobs - “What If’’ steelwork gantry calculations. The experience, friends and contacts
Access available learning tools and virtual meetings gained within this year were invaluable.
Build a JacobsConnect profile / Build internal network
If anyone is ever in two minds wondering if a year in industry is worth
Discover our systems and how they relate to projects doing I always say “go for it” based on my experience. Whichever way
you look at it, you graduate with a year’s worth of quality experience,
standing you in good stead for getting a job as soon as you graduate.
If you don’t want to return to your placement employer for any reason,
you can use the solid experience as a stepping stone to move onto
bigger and better things.
As for summer placements, go for whatever you can get, these are the
next best thing to a year in industry for similar reasons.”
4 | Early Careers at Jacobs UK & Ireland 5
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships combine practical training in a full-time We have a diverse range of apprenticeships to develop our people, from entry
job with a qualification designed to meet the needs of to degree level in engineering and non-engineering roles. Here are just some of
our industry. the disciplines that our apprentices are currently studying:
The academic qualifications are carried out by an external
training provider such as a college or university. These
providers have a structured development programme
to equip you with the relevant skills, knowledge and
behaviours required to undertake a specific job role.
At Jacobs, you’ll work with the most talented professionals
and thought leaders to shape the future of the global Civil engineering Engineering design and draughting Electrical engineering
professional services sector as we deliver ground-breaking
and life-changing solutions for a more connected,
sustainable world.
Mechanical engineering Construction management Quantity surveying
Apprenticeships Levels across the UK and Ireland
Republic of
England Northern Ireland Wales Scotland
Ireland
Level
Level
Level
Level
Level
Architecture Building services design Transport planning
Degree Higher N/A Apprenticeship Professional
Apprenticeship, Apprenticeship Apprenticeship, Graduate
7 7 7 9 11
Higher Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship
Degree Higher Higher Apprenticeship Professional
Apprenticeship, Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Apprenticeship, Graduate
6 6 6 8 10
Higher Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship
Graduate Apprenticeship, Economics Business administration Project management
N/A 9
Technical Apprenticeship
Higher Higher Higher Apprenticeship Technical Apprenticeship,
5 5 5 7 8
Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Higher Apprenticeship
Higher Higher Higher Apprenticeship Modern Apprenticeship
4 4 4 6 7
Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Apprenticeship
Advanced Apprenticeships Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Modern Apprenticeship,
3 Apprenticeship 3 NI 3 5 6 Foundation
Apprenticeship Project controls Information management Nuclear science
Environmental science Railway engineering
6 | Early Careers at Jacobs UK & Ireland 7
Graduate Development Programme
Jacobs Graduate Development Programme (GDP), with over 800 graduates
enrolled across Europe, Middle East and Africa, has been industry-leading
in the UK and Ireland for over 30 years, with graduates completing the
programme and embarking on successful, rewarding careers with Jacobs.
Our programme aims to assist you with a structured approach to Continuous
Professional Development by achieving key competencies that provide a
breadth of knowledge and experience to help tackle some of the world’s
most complex challenges to make the future work better. Our GDP
framework establishes our graduates as knowledgeable and competent in
key functions and disciplines and actively supports you on your journey to
achieve professional registration with an approved professional institution.
The GDP is a defined two-year programme with an attractive rewards
package, which places our graduates towards the top of their industry scale.
When you join you will immediately become part of our Jacobs Careers
Network which operates globally and from where you will connect
to colleagues who are also exploring their early career development.
Hands On Learning at Development Events Celebrating and Recognising Achievements
Civil engineering,
8 | Early Careers at Jacobs UK & Ireland 9
Our Apprentices Our Graduates
Chris | Civils Apprentice Ronier | Electrical Graduate
“I chose to do an apprenticeship as I felt it was the best way to gain on-the- “Inclusion & Diversity is part of our Culture of Caring and is one of our differentiators
job training whilst pursuing the academic qualifications needed to become at Jacobs. We believe inclusiveness and diverse experiences are keys to innovation;
a Civil Engineer. It also meant that I could earn money while learning. My innovation is key to client success and differentiation in the marketplace; and client
apprenticeship has enabled me to gain knowledge and industry experience success and differentiation are key to growth.
which I’ve applied throughout my studies and in my work.
I am the office ambassador for our Jacobs Harambee Network. Harambee is a network
Jacobs has provided me with training and support to successfully complete my committed to positively impacting the Black employee experience through recruitment,
apprenticeship. During my time as an apprentice, I was awarded the ICE QUEST development, and retention of black talent, and by partnering across the company
Technician Plus Scholarship 2019, BTEC Award for 19+ Apprentice of the Year to strengthen Jacobs’ brand, business objectives, and commitment to inclusion and
2019 and BTEC Student of the Year 2019. diversity. My role includes planning, organising and delivering events locally; engaging
with other networks; and recruiting, training, empowering and encouraging colleagues
I passed my professional review with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and to move from unconscious bias to conscious inclusion. At the STEM Inspiration
achieved EngTech status. I am now doing my IENG professional review with the Awards 2019, a ceremony hosted at the House of Lords, London, I received a highly
Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).” commended ‘Outstanding Contribution to Widening Participation, Diversity and
Inclusion in STEM’ award.
As an Electrical Engineer, my work includes producing electrical design and drawings,
Ebony | Business Administration Apprentice and inputting to control philosophy just to list a few. Since I joined Jacobs, I’ve been
involved in design and construction for infrastructure projects. I’ve developed my
“My career in Jacobs began with my role in the Highways operating unit technical skills and experience in areas such as design and specification of varied
as an Apprentice Business Administrator. I decided to enrich my working electrical plant and experience of Motor Control Centre requirements for water assets.
life by making the most of the range of different Jacobs initiatives and Positive outcomes of these projects are improving peoples’ lives and communities.
networks, including the Jacobs Careers Network and the Positive Mental
Health Champion Network. I also took on the responsibility of acting as the I enjoy working with Jacobs because our opportunities for career advancement,
BeyondZero™ Chair for the Warrington office. development and a mentoring programme that will enable progression at a
professional level and support my aim to become a chartered electrical engineer.”
The skills I acquired from my Business Administration role and the exposure
I gained from the networking events enabled me to work alongside the
Heads of Safety as an HSE Assistant. I can now use my extroverted passion
and people-orientated skillset to ensure our staff go home safe and healthy Rachel | Graduate Mechanical Engineer
at the end of every working day.
“I completed a summer Internship at Jacobs during my time at university and I had
My advice is to fully embrace Jacobs’ culture and take every opportunity an insight into the company, the work Jacobs do, and the opportunities available to
presented to you, no matter how small. People are at the heart of our help me develop my career in the world of engineering.
business – connect with as many as you can. You never know, they may be
able to help you one day!” The Graduate Development Programme, gave me a diverse set of competencies
in which to expand my knowledge in, encouraging me to develop my skills and
understanding not only of the technical and specific mechanical areas, but also of
other aspects of the business such as finance, project management and business
development. Acquiring fundamental skills essential to helping me progress.
Those I have interacted with during this process have been pivotal in providing
support and encouragement, helping point me in the right direction. The graduate
weekend was also a great opportunity to learn, network and build up team work
skills. Understanding our strengths and weaknesses, whilst also learning more
about the business and hearing from key senior leaders in the organisation.
Building on skills gained whilst completing the graduate programme, I aim to grow
and develop these to help support in my aim to become chartered, striving to
always achieve more and to continue my career in engineering.”
10 | Early Careers at Jacobs UK & Ireland 11
How To Apply
Our Values
What drives you drives us as we work to build a better world – together. At Jacobs, every We do things right.
day is an opportunity to make a better, more connected, sustainable world. We’re always
We always act with integrity – taking responsibility for our
looking for dynamic and engaged people to join our team. Bring your passion,
work, caring for our people and staying focused on safety
your ingenuity and your vision. Let’s see the impact we can create, together.
and sustainability. We make investments in our clients,
people and communities, so we can grow together.
We challenge the accepted.
Apprentices
We know that to create a better future, we must ask the
difficult questions. We always stay curious and are not
SEPTEMBER
JANUARY/FEBRUARY afraid to try new things.
MARCH/APRIL MAY/JUNE JULY AUGUST Enrolment
Apprentice roles
Telephone Final onsite Offer for Start date at at University,
posted on www. We aim higher.
Interview Interview Position Jacobs College or Training
jacobs.com/careers We do not settle – always looking beyond to
Provider
raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We
are committed to our clients by bringing
innovative solutions that lead to
Graduates profitable growth and shared success.
We recruit graduates throughout the year, however our main graduate recruitment We live inclusion.
campaign commences in October with most assessments taking place between November We put people at the heart
and February. Most of our graduates join us in September, however there is some flexibility of our business. We have
of start date to suit individual needs. This can be discussed at interview stage. an unparalleled focus on
inclusion with a diverse team
of visionaries, thinkers and
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER doers. We embrace all
NOVEMBER-FEBRUARY MARCH SEPTEMBER (FLEXIBLE)
Graduate roles posted on
Assessments Final offers issued Start date at Jacobs perspectives, collaborating
www.jacobs.com/careers
to make a positive impact.
Interns
OCTOBER-DECEMBER
JANUARY/ JUNE SEPTEMBER
Intern and placements FEBRUARY/MARCH
FEBRUARY Start date at Potential Graduate
roles posted on Final offers issued
Interview Jacobs role offerings
www.jacobs.com/careers
No.1 No.1 No.1
World’s Most Admired Top 500 Design Firms Top Consultant for
Company – Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety
Construction Category Engineering Digital Vision and Strategy
News-Record
Fortune Magazine Verdantix
12 | Early Careers at Jacobs UK & Ireland 13
Benefits Jacobs Employee Networks
24 Days Annual
Medical Life Assurance Income Protection Leave
At Jacobs, diversity powers our collective strength. Unique backgrounds. Distinct perspectives. Extraordinary
experiences. As part of our Culture of Caring, we unite employees across the globe to celebrate these differences
and amplify each voice through our Jacobs Employee Networks. Discover the employee-led and employee-organised
Employee groups that speak to you.
Buy & Sell Assistance
Additional Holidays Programme
We have over 800 STEM Ambassadors in the UK & Ireland. You’ll access
training and support, to help young people gain the knowledge and skills
needed for the future, and challenge stereotypes about the career paths of
people with STEM skills.
Paid Hours for Twice Yearly Salary
STEM Ambassadors Review* UK Reserve Force We are proud that in our culture, our people go beyond following rules,
Flexible Benefits: & Cadet Force procedures and processes. We believe our culture will make our people and
Dental, Vision, Adult Volunteers communities safer and healthier. We drive and promote healthy behaviour
Travel, Childcare Granted Additional and care for the environment. We have created a true culture of caring
Vouchers, 10 Days Paid where genuine concern for each other makes it impossible to tolerate unsafe
Cycle2Work, Leave for Training conditions or behaviours.
Pensions Tastecard Commitments PlanBeyond is our approach to sustainability. It’s about planning beyond today
for a sustainable future for everyone. For us, this means social and economic
progress while protecting our environment and improving resilience.
Beyond If is our global innovation programme. It represents our creativity and
agility to challenge the accepted, with the domain expertise to push beyond our
boundaries and deliver for today and into tomorrow.
TogetherBeyond is our approach to living inclusion every day and enabling
diversity and equality globally. For us, this means creating a culture of belonging
where employees thrive and embrace all perspectives.
* only applies to graduates and apprentices on programme
14 | Early Careers at Jacobs UK & Ireland 15
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. With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of approximately 52,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector. www.jacobs.com Early Careers | Version 1.0 | February 2020 © Copyright 2020, Jacobs. All rights reserved.
You can also read
