Dams​/Reservoirs - Senior Associate Director 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, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

As a recognised Dams and Reservoir water‑management industry expert, you will play a critical leadership role in our Water Catchment Management team, helping drive our extensive programme of high‑profile projects across multiple sectors.

Our UK Centre of Excellence is an integral part of a global team of 400 specialist reservoir engineers. Working alongside major UK reservoir owners, you will develop and deliver reservoir engineering solutions covering the full life cycle of dams, from feasibility through to detailed design, inspections, studies, re‑engineering and discontinuance.

In partnership with major UK reservoir owners – including EA, UU, Northumbrian, Thames and Welsh Water – our team collaborates with disciplines such as hydrology, geotechnics, hydraulics, structural analysis and environment, delivering projects and engineering services ranging from statutory inspections and remedial works to the design and construction of major new dams.

• Technical leadership and governance on our projects.
• Support staff at a project level to deliver high‑quality, technically robust deliverables in dam engineering.
• Oversee and deliver technical reviews.
• Collaborate with the wider Jacobs business and clients on technical, legal and commercial matters associated with reservoirs.
• Develop and mentor colleagues and peers, providing technical guidance and support to reservoir engineers working towards appointment to the SE or ARPE panels.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise and input to sales and operational teams, to support business development opportunities (including supporting bids).

• Appointed to the All Reservoirs Panel of Engineers, or have the experience and qualifications to apply for the panel in the future.
• Experience of inspecting embankment dams.
• Knowledge of embankment dam behaviour, monitoring and surveillance.
• A well‑respected industry profile with links to industry and academia.
• Chartered with the Institution of Civil Engineers.
• Ability to foster and grow a culture of professional and personal development across all levels of the business.
• A record of publications (journal articles, book chapters, conference papers).

As a disability‑confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. Hybrid working is available, allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. Inclusion and belonging are core to our culture and business, and we are committed to building vibrant communities through our employee networks and communities of practice.