At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver innovative dam and reservoir engineering solutions.
- Company: Join Jacobs, a leader in solving critical global challenges.
- Benefits: Flexible working, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and mentoring within a collaborative team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable water management projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in dam engineering and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Overview
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. In this newly created role within our UK Centre of Excellence, you will be an integral part of the Water Catchment Management team, helping drive our extensive programme of high‑profile projects across multiple sectors.
Responsibilities
- Application of dam engineering in the delivery of appraisal and design of solutions
- Pre‑feasibility through to detailed design of a range of reservoir engineering schemes
- Leading and mentoring colleagues and peers through their technical and professional development
- Bringing together ideas and expertise from multidisciplinary teams to identify and develop sustainable solutions
- Supporting strong ongoing client relationships, whilst contributing to a collaborative delivery approach
- Work to meet health and safety and overall project quality objectives
Qualifications
- Experience in dam and reservoir engineering
- Ambition to become a Supervising Engineer under the Reservoirs Act 1975
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Motivation to deliver high quality products to programme
- Commitment to professional and personal development of self and others
- Chartered with the Institution of Civil Engineers or ability to demonstrate you are working at a chartered level
Equal Opportunity
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. We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. Employees are empowered with a hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations to deliver their best work.
Civil Engineer - Dams/Reservoirs in Manchester employer: Jacobs
At Jacobs, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through mentorship opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages professional development. With a hybrid working policy and a focus on meaningful projects in the Water Catchment Management team, we empower our engineers to make a real impact while enjoying a flexible work-life balance.
