Lead Hydraulics Consultant - (Open Channel and Pipelines) Uk in Birmingham

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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.

Your impact

Want to play your part in the delivery of the largest ever UK capex/infrastructure investment programme, that will shape the future of the water industry for generations to come? In this newly created subject matter expert role, you will play a key and integral role in the development, planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pressurised and gravity pipeline systems, pumping stations, and treatment plant connections, supporting sustainable water resource management ensuring compliance with environmental and regulatory standards.

Your remit will include:

• Design and develop hydraulic and pipeline systems, including layout, material selection, and pressure analysis.
• Conduct feasibility studies, hydraulic modelling, and simulations, perform detailed calculations and fluid dynamics analysis to ensure system efficiency, reliability and safety.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of pipeline systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplined teams - civil, environmental, mechanical engineers on integrated infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and environmental guidelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing hydraulic and pipeline systems.
• Support project management activities including scheduling, budgeting, and risk assessment.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
• Mentor and develop colleagues and peers, supporting personal development, increasing capability footprint.

Here’s what you’ll need

We would be delighted to hear from candidates with a demonstrable blend of the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• Proven experience in managing water and wastewater projects within UK regulatory frameworks.
• A Masters Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Fluid Mechanics or similar.
• Chartered Status (CEng) with a recognised Professional Institution.
• Proficiency in hydraulic modelling software and CAD tools i.e. HADES.

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering programme, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.

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