At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and deliver innovative water environment solutions for major infrastructure projects.
- Company: Join a respected and ambitious team in Scotland focused on collaboration and technical excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, well-being benefits, and clear career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive culture promoting health, safety, and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on high-profile projects while growing your expertise in environmental science.
- Qualifications: Degree in environmental science and experience with EIARs for major projects.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
As an experienced Water Environment Consultant, you will join our Water Catchment Management team in Scotland. You will become part of a highly respected, ambitious and collaborative team. This is your opportunity to work on, lead and deliver a portfolio of industry leading solutions to some of the most significant high profile infrastructure projects in the UK - where your expertise will have a real influence and impact on project outcomes. You’ll take on a role where you’re trusted to lead, encouraged to innovate, and supported to grow—within a business known for technical excellence and clear career progression opportunities.
Your impact as a key member of the team will include:
- Coordinating and reviewing Water Environment chapters for EIARs, ensuring technical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Being recognized as the technical lead on water environment topics such as water quality, hydromorphology and flood risk for major infrastructure projects.
- Ensuring all environmental deliverables of projects are maintained to a consistently high standard, on time and to budget.
- Collaborating with engineering and design disciplines to maintain the overall integrity of infrastructure designs.
- Supporting colleagues and peers during their personal and professional development, through mentoring, coaching and knowledge sharing.
- Fostering and developing trusted, collaborative relationships with clients.
- Promoting a strong health, safety and wellbeing culture within the team.
Qualifications we would love to hear from candidates who bring a strong blend of technical expertise, project experience and collaborative working, who have:
- Degree qualified in a relevant environmental subject.
- Membership of a professional body, and have chartership or actively working towards it.
- Proven experience of delivering Water Environment chapters for EIARs for major infrastructure projects.
- A robust understanding of environmental impacts associated with major infrastructure projects.
- A demonstrable track record in facilitating, reviewing and delivering high quality outputs.
- A sound working understanding of key environmental legislation, policy and issues.
Benefits include flexible working arrangements available to support your potential, with a focus on safety and flexibility. You may also explore various well-being benefits within the company.
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.
Environmental Scientist/Consultant - Water in Glasgow employer: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
Join our esteemed Water Catchment Management team in Scotland, where you will thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment. We prioritise your professional growth with clear career progression opportunities and a strong focus on health, safety, and well-being. As an employer committed to technical excellence, we offer flexible working arrangements and a supportive culture that values mentorship and personal development.
Contact Details:
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. Recruitment Team
