Senior Associate Director​/Technical Lead - Coastal Modelling

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.

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.

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.

• Influence the future direction of a nationally recognised coastal and maritime modelling team
• Develop specialist capability in areas such as coastal water quality, sediment transport, automation and digital modelling
• Work on a fascinating mix of UK and international projects
• Collaborate with respected experts across coastal engineering, hydro informatics, environmental science and digital delivery
• Spend more time solving complex technical issues and less time navigating unnecessary bureaucracy
• Grow your industry profile through technical leadership, publications, conferences and thought leadership activities
• Mentor talented modellers and technical specialists, helping shape the people who will be spearheading this in the future
• Benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements that fit around your life
• 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.

• 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

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 help clients tackle increasingly complex issues.

You’ll work alongside an established modelling senior team members, providing…