Economics & Finance Intern (Birmingham or Manchester)

Overview

8‑week summer internship in economics & finance, delivering analysis and business case support.

Key Responsibilities

• agile delivery
• performance measurement
• continuous improvement

Tasks

-Supporting agile delivery and outcomes through performance measurement linked to continuous improvement in the programme lifecycle.

Requirements

• penultimate
• uk work
• 8‑week
• video assessment
• enthusiasm
• empathy

What You Bring

-You need to be a penultimate year student, finishing your degree in 2027 -You must have the full right to work in the UK -You must be available to join the 8-week programme starting 29th June 2026 – 21st August 2026 -Step 2 Solo Video Assessment -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! -Evidence based decision making. -On track to complete a degree in Economics, Business Studies, Geography, History, Maths or Politics.

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Benefits

-A flexible and innovative self-starter who’s passionate about developing new skills -Step 3 Interview

About Jacobs

-Headquartered in Dallas, it has evolved into a global powerhouse delivering consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services. -Its portfolio spans transformative projects—clean water systems, data centers, rail expansions, offshore wind roadmaps, and wastewater plants. -Specialising in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, national security & defense, life sciences, transportation and water sectors. -Jacobs has reshaped itself via key moves—spinning off government services, acquiring CH2M in 2017, and exiting traditional oil & gas units. -Projects often tackle high-stakes, complex challenges: wastewater treatment in Vancouver, LIRR station upgrades, and AI data centres in Portugal. -Unusually, the firm shifted its HQ from California to Dallas in 2016 to align with its expanding national and global reach.

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Interview Process

-apply online -solo video assessment -interview