Lead Civil Engineer - Rivers

Overview

Jacobs is a leading consultancy in flood risk management and river engineering, committed to delivering high‑quality, innovative and sustainable solutions.

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to develop high‑quality, sustainable flood risk management solutions.
• Tackle challenging engineering problems to find affordable, sustainable solutions while 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.
• Develop technical scopes, support programme and budget‑setting, and gain approvals.
• Understand, communicate, manage and mitigate project risk.

• BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering.
• 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.

Jacobs is a disability confident employer and welcomes applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all listed requirements.