Senior Civil Engineer - Detailed Design

Overview

At Jacobs, we are challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems across cities, environments, infrastructure, and manufacturing. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will lead the delivery of civil design solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure, shape real‑world impact, and help future‑prove essential services.

• Own technical delivery of civil design solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure
• Lead detailed design in collaborative, contractor‑led environments, embedding constructability from day one
• Influence project outcomes by integrating safety, sequencing, access, and commissioning into your designs
• Work directly with construction and commercial teams to solve challenges in real time on live projects
• Elevate standards through design assurance, quality reviews, and technical leadership
• Mentor developing engineers and play a key role in building the next generation of talent

• Clear pathway to Principal Engineer and beyond
• Exposure to major regulated programmes shaping the UK’s infrastructure future
• Opportunities to deepen your technical leadership and delivery expertise
• Flexible working that supports you and your life
• A culture that genuinely invests in your development, progression and Chartership

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
• Experience delivering detailed design for water/wastewater infrastructure, ideally in D&B environments
• Strong understanding of UK design standards, specifications and regulatory frameworks
• Confidence to work with autonomy, sound judgement and accountability
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across design and construction teams
• Working toward or holding Chartered status (ICE or equivalent)

• Experience supporting live construction projects
• Knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts
• Track record of mentoring or guiding junior engineers
• Familiarity with digital engineering tools and BIM environments

Jacobs is an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to diversity, inclusion and a disability‑confident workplace.