At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead ambitious water programmes and shape innovative solutions for thriving cities.
- Company: Jacobs, a leader in solving critical global challenges.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and collaborate across multidisciplinary environments.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of transformation and influence major water projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and Chartered Engineer status required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
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.
Your impact
This is more than a role, it's your opportunity to shape some of the UK's most ambitious water programmes during a once-in-a-generation transformation. As an Associate Director/Principal, you'll sit at the heart of delivery, setting the technical direction, influencing programme outcomes and leading the teams that make it happen. From detailed design to live construction, your decisions will drive safe, buildable, innovative solutions that stand the test of time. You'll be the trusted voice clients rely on, the technical leader teams look up to, and the driving force behind delivery excellence across complex Design & Build environments.
About the Opportunity
- Lead from the front - owning technical strategy, governance, and final design sign-off across major water and wastewater projects
- Influence at scale - shaping programme-wide decisions, driving value engineering and commercial outcomes
- Champion delivery excellence - embedding constructability, safety and innovation into every solution
- Collaborate without boundaries - working across multidisciplinary teams, clients and delivery partners in truly integrated environments
- Develop and inspire - growing high-performing teams while advancing digital engineering, standardisation and modern methods of construction
- Drive growth - contributing to bids, strengthening client relationships and shaping the future of Jacobs’ water capability
This is a career-defining leadership role with a clear pathway toward Director level, where your expertise will have visible, lasting impact.
Here’s what you'll need:
- Degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) - ICE or equivalent
- Proven experience delivering complex detailed design in regulated water/w
Civil Engineer Detailed Design x 5 employer: Jacobs
At Jacobs, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous professional development opportunities and mentorship programmes, ensuring that our team members thrive in their careers while making a meaningful impact on global water quality initiatives. Located in a vibrant environment, we provide a unique chance to engage with high-profile projects that not only challenge the status quo but also contribute to sustainable solutions for communities and ecosystems.
