Principal Engineering Hydrogeologist

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.

• Shape the future of water, infrastructure, and environmental resilience across the UK and beyond.
• As a Principal or Associate Director level Hydrogeologist, you'll help solve some of the UK's most complex groundwater and environmental challenges, influencing projects that directly impact water resources, major infrastructure, sustainability, and future energy solutions.
• From supporting sustainable abstraction programmes for water companies to advising on nationally significant infrastructure and pioneering geological disposal projects, your expertise will help shape critical decisions that affect communities, the environment, and future generations.
• You’ll also play a key role in developing the next generation of hydro-geologists, strengthening a growing capability and helping build long-term technical excellence across the business.

• Work on projects that genuinely matter
  You'll contribute to nationally important programmes across water resources, transportation, environmental management, major infrastructure, renewables, and emerging nuclear projects.
• Variety you won't find everywhere
  Rather than being confined to a single framework or specialist niche, you'll have the opportunity to work across the full spectrum of hydrogeology, from groundwater modelling and water resources to engineering and environmental applications.
• Flexibility built around you
  Our hydrogeology team operates as a national, highly connected virtual team. We're open to talent across the UK and are focused on finding the right person, not forcing you into a specific location.
• Accelerate your career
  Whether you're an established Principal looking for broader project exposure or an experienced professional ready to step towards Associate Director level, you'll have access to meaningful progression opportunities, technical leadership responsibilities, and the chance to help shape future team growth.
• Collaborate with exceptional people
  Join a respected team of hydro-geologists, engineers, environmental specialists, modellers, and infrastructure experts who value collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• 24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days
• Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10%
• Private medical cover and Digital GP access
• Family planning and fertility support services
• Enhanced parental leave and family support programmes
• Employee Networks We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds
• Life assurance at four times your salary
• Income protection for long-term financial security
• Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burn
• Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunities
• Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes

• We're looking for an experienced Principal or Associate Director level Hydrogeologist to join our national Hydrogeology team and lead technical delivery across a diverse portfolio of projects.
• You’ll provide senior hydrogeological expertise across groundwater assessments, water resources programmes, environmental studies, ground investigations, and major engineering projects. The role combines technical leadership, project delivery, client engagement, and mentoring, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both solving complex technical challenges…