Hydraulic Modeller; Flood Risk Management

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. We are seeking Hydraulic Water Modellers to support major flood risk management frameworks and develop innovative solutions, protecting communities and the environment.

• Hydraulic modelling using industry standard software (Flood Modeller, Tuflow, Info Works, HEC‑RAS) for model development, calibration, interpretation, and interrogation of 1D and 1D/2D models.
• Analysing, managing, and interpreting data using GIS software (ArcGIS, Map Info, QGIS) and analytical tools (R and Python).
• Contributing your own innovative ideas, challenging the norm, and helping us all deliver better solutions for our clients.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver client outcomes.
• Write, develop and review complex technical reports.
• Contribute to a supportive team environment with active involvement in mentoring and professional development.
• Peer review and checking of calculations and technical deliverables.

• Degree/MEng/MSc in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics or related discipline.
• Neat to achieve or already chartered status with an appropriate Professional Body (preferably ICE or CIWEM).
• Experience in implementing 1D and 2D modelling techniques for river, urban and coastal flooding applications.
• Sound knowledge and experience of industry standard software, such as Flood Modeller and Tuflow, for model development, calibration, interpretation and interrogation of 1D and 1D/2D models.
• Experience of technical assurance of modelling outputs.
• Demonstrable experience of hydrological calculations.
• Ability to mentor colleagues and peers, supporting personal, skills and career development, ensuring the continued growth of the team’s capability footprint.

• Fantastic work‑life balance and flexibility.
• 24 days holiday plus an option to buy a further 10 days.
• Medical cover and Digital GP.
• Fertility healthcare and family planning.
• Enhanced parental leave pay.
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• Life assurance at 4x salary.
• Professional membership fees and CPD.

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.

Hybrid working is supported, allowing a mix of office and remote work.