Graduate recruitment

We’re proud to boast a diverse and welcoming working environment which encourages different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. Graduates able to demonstrate that they grasp opportunities, are keen to learn and adapt, and are not afraid to try new things are best placed to thrive in JBA.

To apply for our graduate development scheme you will need:

• A recent degree in a subject relevant to the pathway applied for
• Good grades in relevant subjects at A-Level or equivalent
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• A right to work in the UK (Our Graduate Scheme is heavily subscribed and so it is not our policy to provide sponsorship to convert to/apply for a Skilled Worker Visa or Graduate Visas for applicants for graduate positions.)

It would be advantageous to your application if you have:

• A second degree (such as an MSc or MEng) in a subject relevant to the pathway applied for
• Relevant work or voluntary experience
• Specific requirements for individual pathways are detailed below.

To be considered for a place on our Engineering pathway you should have:

• Good grades at A-Level in one or more of the following subjects: Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths.
• A degree in a relevant discipline e.g. Civil or structural Engineering, Engineering Geology or Environmental Engineering.
• An ability to complete engineering design calculations and produce concise reports, specifications and engineering drawings.
• Confidence and willingness to carry out surveys and site visits.

A higher degree in an engineering or water related discipline may be advantageous to your application.

We cover all the Engineering professional institutions and can mentor you through your early career years to professional qualification. We run a Company Accredited Training Scheme in conjunction with the ICE.

To be considered for a place on our data science and informatics pathway you should have:

• Good grades at A-Level or equivalent in one or more of the following subjects: Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths or Computing
• A degree in a relevant discipline, e.g. Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Maths, Geography or the Sciences
• Core knowledge in data analysis languages (e.g. R, VBA, Python)
• Previous experience (and confidence) in data analysis and dealing with large volume datasets, and a demonstrable ability to communicate and critically comment on data analysis results

A higher degree in a relevant discipline may be advantageous to your application.

To be considered for a place on our Water Management and Geoscience pathway you will have:

• Good grades at A-Level/Leaving Certificate in one or more of the following subjects: Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths.
• A Batchelors degree in a relevant discipline e.g. Environmental Science, Meteorology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Climate Science or Maths.
• Technical knowledge/interest in hydrology, hydrogeology, water quality/resources, coastal risk, climate adaptation and the water environment including the use and/or development of numerical or conceptual models.
• Motivation to work on climate adaptation, flood and coastal risk management and water management projects.
• Previous experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) such as ArcView or QGIS.

It would be advantageous to your application if you have:

• A higher degree in a relevant discipline (e.g.an MSc or MRes in Water Resources Management, Applied Mathematical Sciences, Engineering Hydrology, Planning and Development),
• Some programming experience (skills in Python and/or the R statistical package) and/or an interest and aptitude in developing these skills

To be considered for a place on our Environmental Management and Sustainability pathway you will have:

• A Batchelors degree in a relevant discipline e.g. Carbon Management, Environmental Change and Management, Economics, Sustainability, Geography, Ecology or Climate Change, Climate Sciences, Spatial Planning, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Intelligence etc.
• Previous work or academic experience with transferable skills.
• Passion and motivation to act to adapt and build resilience.
• Previous experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) such as ArcView or QGIS

A higher degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Carbon Management, Green Economy, Landscape Architecture, Ecological Economics, Climate Change or Environmental Impact Assessment) would be advantageous to your application.

To be considered for a place on this pathway you need to meet (or aspire to) the following requirements:

• Good grades at A-Level in one or more of the following subjects: Maths, Science, Technology or Engineering.
• A degree in a relevant discipline e.g. Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Maths, Geography or the Sciences.
• Core knowledge in modern programming languages (.NET, C, Python, JAVA) and RDMS (ideally Microsoft SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL).
• Ability to work using agile principles and methodologies.
• Previous experience using source control and process management (Azure DevOps, Github).
• Technical skills in HTML5, JavaScript and frameworks (Angular, ReactJS), Sass and CSS, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) such as ArcMap and QGIS, Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure).
• Knowledge/interest in being part of a multi-disciplinary team and motivated to work on projects related to the natural and built environment.

A higher degree may be advantageous to your application.