Senior Associate Director​/Technical Lead - Coastal Modelling

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Bristol, Bristol City, United Kingdom Capabilities:
Environmental Office Setup:
Hybrid Company:
Jacobs 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.
Your impact
Not every technical leadership role gives you the chance to shape the future of an entire capability. This one does.️ As Senior Associate Director or Technical Lead in Coastal Modelling, you'll help define how modelling is used to solve some of the most complex coastal, environmental and infrastructure challenges facing society today.️ You'll be a key technical voice within our coastal and maritime business, influencing how we develop new approaches, adopt emerging technologies and respond to evolving client needs.

From protecting communities against coastal change and flooding to improving water quality and supporting major infrastructure investment, your expertise will help clients make better judgements with confidence.️ Just as importantly, you'll help grow the next generation of technical specialists, strengthening a capability that delivers meaningful outcomes for people, places and the environment.

What's In It For You This isn't a role where you inherit a fixed brief.

It's an opportunity to build on your strengths, pursue the technical areas that genuinely interest you and help shape where our coastal modelling capability goes next.

At Jacobs, you'll have the freedom, support and platform to:ð Influence the future direction of a nationally recognised coastal and maritime modelling teamð Develop specialist capability in areas such as coastal water quality, sediment transport, automation and digital modellingð Work on a fascinating mix of UK and international projectsð Collaborate with respected experts across coastal engineering, hydro informatics, environmental science and digital deliveryð Spend more time solving complex technical issues and less time navigating unnecessary bureaucracyð Grow your industry profile through technical leadership, publications, conferences and thought leadership activitiesð Mentor talented modellers and technical specialists, helping shape the people who will be spearheading this in the futureð Benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements that fit around your lifeð Access excellent professional development opportunities and long-term career progression

Most importantly, you'll join a business that values expertise, encourages curiosity and invests in innovation.

We Offerð Compensation that reflects your skills and experience Flexible and hybrid working arrangementsð️ 24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional daysð Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10%️ Private medical cover and Digital GP accessð‍ð‍ð§ Family planning and fertility support servicesð¶ Enhanced parental leave and family support programmesð Employee Networks:
We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgroundsð¡️ Life assurance at four times your salaryð Income protection for long-term financial securityð Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burnð Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunitiesð Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes

About the Opportunity Demand for coastal, environmental and water sector modelling has never been greater.

As climate resilience, environmental regulation and digital transformation continue to reshape the industry, we're expanding our capability to…