Water Resource Planners Wide

Jacobs
• Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

At Jacobs we are 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.

At the forefront of the biggest transformation and unprecedented investment programme of the UK sector in decades, Jacobs and its JV partners and customers bring together exceptional talent and expertise to deliver complex turnkey solutions from concept, feasibility and planning to design, construction management, commissioning and life‑cycle asset O&M management.

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to develop strategic plans for the water sector.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, regulators, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule and risk mitigation to ensure successful delivery.
• Ensure technical compliance and quality.
• Promote and drive innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement across project delivery.
• Create and promote a collaborative team environment.

• Relevant water resources, engineering or other related degree.
• Experience with developing regional plans, Water Resource Management Plans and/or Drought Plans.
• Familiarity with UK water sector regulation.
• Proven experience leading the delivery of strategic plans for the UK water sector.
• Demonstrable track record delivering multi‑sector strategic planning projects.
• A sound knowledge of one or more of the following – water resources, wastewater resources or bio‑resources planning in the UK and Ireland.
• Understanding of strategic planning frameworks across the water and land environments.

Jacobs is committed to safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We offer flexible working arrangements, well‑being benefits, a global giving and volunteering programme, and support to help employees reach their goals. We partner with VERCIDA to attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds and are well‑adapted to provide reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

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 listed requirements.