River Engineer

Job Overview

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.

• 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 the need to push down cost and carbon footprint
• Contribute to a collaborative delivery approach, supporting clients with their stakeholder engagement (public, flood risk management authorities)
• Contribute to an engaged and supportive team environment taking an active role in mentoring and professional development (self and colleagues)
• Developing technical scopes, supporting programme and budget-setting, and gaining approvals
• Understand, communicate, manage and mitigate project risk

• BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering and excellent literacy, communication, analytical and numeracy skills
• 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

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