Jacobs Selected to Support Delivery of United Kingdom Nuclear Power Station

Rhea-AI Summary

Jacobs (NYSE: J) was selected by Sizewell C for a five-year Professional Services Framework to support delivery of a twin-reactor nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast through 2030. Jacobs will provide program management, project delivery, design and engineering to meet Sizewell C's highly regulated technical and delivery requirements. The plant is expected to generate around 3.2 gigawatts of low-carbon electricity for approximately six million homes, support tens of thousands of UK jobs, create 1,500 apprenticeships, and deliver billions of pounds in supply-chain opportunities. Jacobs notes ~$12 billion annual revenue and ~43,000 staff supporting its global nuclear experience.

Positive

• Five-year Professional Services Framework awarded for Sizewell C
• Project expected to generate approximately 3.2 GW of electricity
• Creates 1,500 apprenticeships and supports tens of thousands of jobs
• Delivers billions of pounds in local and national supply-chain opportunities

Negative

• Announcement does not disclose the framework's contract value
• Delivery must meet highly regulated technical and delivery requirements

News Market Reaction

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-2.65% News Effect

On the day this news was published, J declined 2.65%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.

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Key Figures

Homes powered: approximately six million homes Framework duration: five-year framework Apprenticeships: 1,500 apprenticeships +5 more

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Homes powered approximately six million homes Planned output of Sizewell C nuclear station

Framework duration five-year framework Professional Services Framework term through 2030

Apprenticeships 1,500 apprenticeships Projected workforce development from Sizewell C project

Generating capacity around 3.2 gigawatts Expected electricity output once Sizewell C is operational

Nuclear experience more than 60 years Jacobs’ experience in the global nuclear industry

Annual revenue approximately $12 billion Company description in the release

Employees almost 43,000 Jacobs’ workforce size in the release

Program horizon through 2030 Sizewell C program and project delivery framework timeline

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Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 14 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 14	Infrastructure contract win	Positive	-0.4%	Secured two engineering and program-management contracts in Suffolk, Virginia.
Jan 13	Earnings call notice	Neutral	-0.0%	Scheduled fiscal Q1 2026 earnings release and conference call details.
Jan 05	Acquisition announcement	Positive	+2.6%	Agreed to acquire remaining stake in PA Consulting with defined consideration mix.
Nov 26	Rail project award	Positive	+1.7%	Selected as joint venture independent certifier for Australian faster rail project.
Nov 25	Program management win	Positive	+0.5%	Chosen to manage multi-phase utility infrastructure development in El Paso, Texas.

Pattern Detected

Recent contract and project wins have generally seen modest positive or flat price reactions, with one small negative move on otherwise constructive news.

Recent Company History

Over the past few months, Jacobs has announced multiple infrastructure and program-management wins, including water and wastewater modernization in Virginia on Jan 14, 2026, major rail work in Australia on Nov 26, 2025, and an infrastructure development program in El Paso on Nov 25, 2025. It also agreed on Jan 5, 2026 to acquire the remaining stake in PA Consulting. Price reactions to these updates were mostly positive or flat, suggesting that operational and strategic news has tended to align with market moves.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights Jacobs’ selection for a five-year Professional Services Framework on th...

Analysis

This announcement highlights Jacobs’ selection for a five-year Professional Services Framework on the Sizewell C nuclear power station, expected to deliver around 3.2 gigawatts of low-carbon electricity for approximately six million homes and create 1,500 apprenticeships. It extends a pattern of major infrastructure and program-management wins in recent months. Investors may track how this project contributes to backlog quality, nuclear-sector positioning, and the balance alongside strategic moves such as the PA Consulting acquisition.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Sizewell C Program and Project Delivery Framework to support new low-carbon nuclear power station in Suffolk through 2030

DALLAS, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) has been selected by Sizewell C for its Professional Services Framework, supporting the delivery of a new nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast of England. The five-year framework will provide key program management and project delivery services for one of the United Kingdom's most significant low-carbon energy developments.

The framework forms part of Sizewell C's plan to mobilize world-class capability to support the delivery of the twin-reactor nuclear plant, planned to produce reliable, low-carbon electricity for approximately six million homes and contribute to achieving the U.K.'s net zero targets. Under the framework, Jacobs will provide strategic leadership, program integration, and design and engineering support to meet Sizewell C's highly regulated technical and delivery requirements.

Jacobs Executive Vice President Europe Richard Sanderson said: "Sizewell C represents a critical step in securing the U.K.'s clean energy future. Through this Framework, Jacobs will help establish the structures, systems and governance needed for safe, efficient and integrated delivery of this nationally important program. Our role will focus on enhancing collaboration, strengthening delivery capability and advancing low-carbon power generation to support economic growth and energy security."

Sizewell C estimates the project will support tens of thousands of jobs across the U.K., create 1,500 apprenticeships, and deliver billions of pounds in local, regional and national supply chain opportunities. Once operational, the station is expected to generate around 3.2 gigawatts of electricity, supporting the decarbonization of the U.K.'s power system and reducing reliance on imported energy.

Jacobs' appointment builds on more than 60 years of experience supporting the global nuclear industry across the full asset lifecycle—from new build programs to decommissioning and waste management and disposal. The company continues to play a leading role in the U.K.'s civil nuclear industry, contributing to major programs such as Hinkley Point C and Sellafield.

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow – delivering outcomes and solutions for the world's most complex challenges. With approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and a team of almost 43,000, we provide end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. From advisory and consulting, feasibility, planning, design, program and lifecycle management, we're creating a more connected and sustainable world. See how at jacobs.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook.  

About Sizewell C

Sizewell C is a new 3.2GW nuclear power station being built on the Suffolk coast. One of the biggest clean energy projects in Britain, Sizewell C will provide low-carbon electricity to six million homes for at least 60 years and save nine million tonnes of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere annually. The project will support thousands of jobs across the U.K., creating 1,500 apprenticeships, and will deliver 70% of its construction value to British suppliers. A British project, majority owned by the government, Sizewell C will play an important role in the transition to clean energy and in supporting the U.K.'s long-term energy independence.             Find out more at sizewellc.com.

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that do not directly relate to any historical or current fact. When used herein, words such as "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "plans," "intends," "future," "will," "would," "could," "can," "may," and similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking statements on management's current estimates and expectations, as well as currently available competitive, financial and economic data. Forward-looking statements, however, are inherently uncertain. There are a variety of factors that could cause business results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, uncertainties as to, the timing of the award of projects and funding and potential changes to the amounts provided for under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and other legislation and executive orders related to governmental spending, including any directive to federal agencies to reduce federal spending or the size of the federal workforce, and changes in U.S. or foreign tax laws, including the tax legislation enacted in the U.S. in July 2025, statutes, rules, regulations or ordinances, including the impact of, and changes to tariffs and retaliatory tariffs or trade policies, that may adversely impact our future financial positions or results of operations, as well as general economic conditions, including inflation and the actions taken by monetary authorities in response to inflation, changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, changes in capital markets, the possibility of a recession or economic downturn, and increased uncertainty and risks, including policy risks and potential civil unrest, relating to the outcome of elections across our key markets and elevated geopolitical tension and conflicts, among others. For a description of these and additional factors that may occur that could cause actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements, see our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company is not under any duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release to conform to actual results, except as required by applicable law.

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FAQ

What did Jacobs (J) announce about Sizewell C on January 20, 2026?

Jacobs said it was selected for a five-year Professional Services Framework to support delivery of Sizewell C through 2030.

How much electricity will the Sizewell C station supported by Jacobs produce?

The station is expected to generate around 3.2 gigawatts, powering about six million homes.

What workforce and local benefits did the Sizewell C announcement cite?

Sizewell C estimates the project will support tens of thousands of jobs, create 1,500 apprenticeships, and deliver billions of pounds in supply-chain opportunities.

What services will Jacobs provide under the Sizewell C framework (J)?

Jacobs will provide strategic leadership, program integration, and design and engineering support to meet technical and delivery requirements.

Does the announcement specify the monetary value of Jacobs' Sizewell C contract?

No — the press information does not disclose a contract or fee value for the framework.