STEM Returner (Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths)

Your Impact:

STEM Returners (Part-Time)
Location: UK, Nationwide  

•    Are you looking to return to the workplace following a career break?
•    Do you have a degree (or equivalent experience) in a STEM discipline? 
•    Are you looking for a part-time or flexible role?

Our business is growing and we’re offering paid ‘Returnships’ across the U.K. for individuals who have qualifications and/or experience in a STEM subject (Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths). These 12-week placements are run with the intention of transitioning returners to become permanent members of staff. 

If you’re looking to return to the workplace following a career break and would like to apply your skills to new challenges in energy, security and technology, we want to hear from you! 

As a participant in this program, you will benefit from 12 weeks of on-the-job learning with a diverse community of professionals from a wide range of backgrounds. You’ll have access to a vast network of resources, including development support and mentorship from our dedicated team, helping to facilitate a seamless transition as you return to the workforce.

Many of our employees work flexibly to balance their career with their home life. Whether you’re a parent or carer, or you have other interests or commitments outside of work, we can provide the flexibility you need. We can offer full-time, part-time or compressed hours, job-share arrangements, flexible start and finish times and hybrid options, so please talk to us about what would work for you.  

About the Opportunity  

We’re currently recruiting for STEM Returners at all levels of experience to join our growing business.  We currently have a number of opportunities available which can be tailored to your experience level and we are particularly interested in people with experience in the following areas:

•    Engineering (EC&I, Process, Mechanical, Civil, Safety, Nuclear)
•    Commissioning
•    Project Management
•    Project Controls
•    Engineering Management 

Depending on the nature of the role, responsibilities could include:

•    Working within multi-disciplinary teams to support the delivery of a varied portfolio of projects
•    Liaising with clients to understand their challenges and develop solutions.
•    Delivering technical work in line with your area of expertise 

Here’s What You’ll Need 

•    A degree (or equivalent demonstrable experience) in a STEM discipline
•    Experience of contributing to the successful delivery of projects 
•    Good communication skills and the ability to articulate information to a broad range of stakeholders.
•    Enthusiasm, adaptability and a proactive approach 

We welcome the diversity of thought that people from different backgrounds can bring and we have a variety of training options to support your transition.  

Our Culture 

If you join Jacobs, you’ll be joining a company with a culture that is based on caring, flexibility and trust, where you’re supported to achieve your potential. Find out more about: 

•   Life at Jacobs
•    Our approach to Inclusion and Diversity, including our eight employee networks
•    Working for Jacobs in the U.K.
•    Benefits for U.K. employees
•    Paid ‘Returnships’ for people returning from a career break 

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