Hydraulic Engineer Associate Director

Overview

At Jacobs, we are working to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems in water and wastewater infrastructure.

You will deliver the infrastructure that keeps communities supplied with safe, reliable water while protecting the environment for future generations.

You’ll support major investment programmes, improve resilience, drive sustainability, and shape the future of water and wastewater services across the UK.

You will work across the full project lifecycle—from feasibility and detailed design through to construction and commissioning—contributing to projects involving:

• Water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Pumping stations
• Pressurised and gravity pipelines
• Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs)
• Reservoirs and river intakes
• Bioresources infrastructure
• Major Design & Build programmes

• Experience with in the UK water industry
• Strong hydraulic engineering and design knowledge
• Experience using hydraulic modelling software such as HADES, Win Hydro, SWMM, or similar
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and confidently
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or actively working towards professional accreditation
• For senior roles, experience leading hydraulic studies and supporting the development of others

• Work on some of the UK’s most exciting and high‑profile water infrastructure projects
• Clear career progression opportunities, whether you’re growing your expertise or stepping into technical leadership
• Flexible ways of working that support work‑life balance
• Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership and career goals
• Collaborate with industry‑leading specialists and multidisciplinary teams
• Meaningful work that delivers real environmental and community impact
• Be part of a sector experiencing unprecedented investment and long‑term growth

We are a disability confident employer and welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all listed requirements for a role.

If you’re looking for work that matters, projects that challenge and inspire you, and a career where your impact can be seen for generations to come, we’d love to hear from you.