Civil Engineer​/NECECC Site Supervisor

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.

• As an established Civil Engineer and NEC4 ECC Site Supervisor, you’ll join our growing Water Catchment Management Team in one of several newly created positions, supporting the delivery of nationally significant flood defence and resilience projects across the UK.

• Act as ECC Site Supervisor on major flood defence and civil infrastructure projects delivered under NEC4 contracts.
• Monitor and report contractor performance and progress to the ECC Project Manager.
• Support effective communication between clients, contractors, designers and project stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Review contractor compliance with specifications, drawings, design requirements, quality standards, change control procedures and relevant codes of practice.
• Support the administration, change control and delivery of NEC4 contracts, ensuring contractual obligations and project objectives are achieved.
• Collaborate closely with Principal Contractors to develop and maintain robust construction programmes, risk management processes and change control procedures.
• Facilitate the successful delivery of key project milestones through proactive site engagement and stakeholder coordination.
• Undertake site inspections and surveillance activities to verify workmanship, quality and compliance with approved construction documentation.
• Promote a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture across all project activities.
• Ensure processes are in place across all aspects of Health and Safety.

• Be part of a growing team delivering some of the UK’s most important flood resilience and environmental programmes.
• Work on high‑profile projects that create a lasting legacy for communities and the natural environment.
• Join a collaborative and supportive team where your expertise will directly influence project success.
• Benefit from excellent career development opportunities within a fast‑growing infrastructure and environmental sector.
• Play a key role in delivering sustainable solutions that protect people, property and critical infrastructure from future flood risk.

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related subject.
• Established experience of earthworks and excavation, foundation construction, wall construction (concrete, sheet pile, or piled solutions).
• Proven experience operating as an NEC3 or NEC4 ECC Site Supervisor on infrastructure or construction projects.
• Sound understanding of NEC ECC contract administration and site supervision responsibilities.
• Established track record delivering civil engineering infrastructure projects through construction.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach to collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Familiar with Safety, Health, Environment and Wellbeing Codes of Practice.
• Experience of earthworks, flood defence assets, river engineering, drainage, water management or heavy civil engineering schemes would be highly advantageous.

Jacobs is a disability confident employer and welcomes applications from candidates who may not meet all listed requirements. We are committed to building inclusive communities and providing reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.