Lead Civil Engineer - Rivers Wide

Lead Civil Engineer - Rivers (UK Wide)

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At Jacobs, we challenge 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. As the largest consultancy operating in flood risk management and river engineering in the UK, we are committed to delivering high‑quality, innovative, sustainable solutions.

• Lead multi‑disciplinary teams to develop high quality, sustainable flood risk management solutions.
• Tackle challenging engineering problems to find affordable, sustainable solutions whilst adhering to all design quality assurance standards.
• Mitigate environmental impact at the outset to provide integrated design solutions.
• Address climate change increases in flood risk and push down cost and carbon footprint.
• Support clients with stakeholder engagement (public, flood risk management authorities).
• Take an active role in mentoring and professional development of colleagues.
• Develop technical scopes, support programme and budget setting, and obtain approvals.
• Understand, communicate, manage and mitigate project risk.

• BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered (ICE, CIWEM or similar).
• Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design and design & build.
• Knowledge of current UK design standards, guidance and working practices.
• Expertise in delivering both traditional engineering and environmentally focused solutions.
• Excellent commercial, contractual and programme experience.
• Proven experience mentoring and developing colleagues and peers.