Corrosion and Coatings Principal Consultant in London

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: Infrastructure owners face increasing challenges around ageing assets, climate resilience, sustainability and cost management. As a Corrosion & Coatings Principal Consultant, you'll play a key role in helping clients understand how and why assets deteriorate, enabling them to make informed decisions that improve safety, reduce lifecycle costs and maximise operational performance.

Your expertise will directly influence:

• The longevity and resilience of critical infrastructure assets
• Sustainable repair and maintenance strategies
• Reduced carbon impact through smarter asset management decisions
• Improved safety and reliability for communities and asset owners
• Successful delivery of complex infrastructure programmes across the UK and beyond

The work you do won't just solve today's problems. It will help shape the future performance of essential infrastructure.

What’s In It For You: Help protect and extend the life of some of the UK’s most critical infrastructure while building your reputation as a specialist in a highly sought‑after field. This is more than a technical consultancy role. It's an opportunity to work on complex, high‑profile programmes across transportation, water and environmental sectors, helping clients make smarter, more sustainable decisions about asset performance and longevity.

You’ll benefit from:

• Exposure to nationally significant infrastructure projects
• The chance to work alongside recognised industry experts in corrosion, coatings and materials durability
• A collaborative, supportive team that values knowledge-sharing and professional development
• Clear pathways toward Chartership and continued technical specialisation
• Variety in your work, from site investigations and inspections through to client‑facing consultancy and strategic advisory work
• Opportunities to contribute to business growth, innovation and industry‑leading solutions
• Flexibility to work across diverse projects and sectors, building broad and valuable expertise

We Offer:

• Market rate salary
• 24 days holiday + option to buy a further 10 days
• Robust Pension Contributions up to 10%
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Employee Networks
• Family Planning Support
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Life assurance at 4x your salary
• Income Protection
• Wellbeing Hub
• Professional Development
• Community Engagement

About The Opportunity: Join a specialist, internationally respected team known for technical excellence, collaboration and innovation in materials durability and asset protection. In this role, you'll work on a fascinating mix of projects that combine field investigations, technical analysis and client advisory services. No two weeks are the same. One day you could be carrying out condition assessments on site, the next developing repair specifications, interpreting inspection data or presenting recommendations to clients.

You’ll be involved in:

• Site inspections, investigations and durability assessments of steel and coating systems using visual inspection and testing techniques
• Identifying and analysing deterioration mechanisms and asset defects
• Literature reviews, calculations/modelling
• Developing specifications for new‑build and rehabilitation projects
• Producing clear, high‑quality technical reports and recommendations
• Applying UK, European and international standards to real‑world challenges
• Supporting client engagement, project delivery and technical presentations
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on major infrastructure programmes
• Contributing to business development and the growth of long‑term client relationships

This role is based from our London Bridge office, with travel for project work and site visits as required. Given the nature of the projects, candidates eligible for SC Clearance will be particularly valued.

Essential:

• Degree in Materials Science, Corrosion Science, or similar
• Membership of relevant professional institutions and holding or working towards Chartered status
• Proven experience in consultancy and/or project delivery within the construction industry
• Practical experience including significant site exposure and understanding of HSE requirements
• Proven experience in working directly alongside contractors and subcontractors
• Technical knowledge and experience in coatings and steel systems
• Strong communication, collaboration, and report‑writing skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and take ownership of deliverables
• Relevant health and safety certifications

Nice to Have:

• Experience in cathodic protection (CP) for reinforced concrete
• Experience with additional materials such as polymers or waterproofing systems
• Laboratory and/or research experience, particularly in inspection and testing processes
• Strong record of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Valid driving licence where required for site attendance

We're looking for an experienced professional who can bring practical expertise as well as strong technical knowledge.

Ready to Make Your Mark? If you're excited by the idea of solving complex engineering challenges, protecting critical infrastructure and working alongside some of the industry's leading specialists, we'd love to hear from you.

Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week. 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 maximize your potential.

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.