Water Network Engineer/Modeller (Senior & Principal grades) - #1785968

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

Are you ready to dive into an exciting career? Our Water team are making waves across the UK & Ireland, working on everything from feasibility assessments to smart networks for a variety of clients.

Why join us? You'll get involved in thrilling projects like water trading, large capital design, water quality modelling, network design, leakage optimisation, and network operation. You'll have the chance to bring your creative ideas to life in an innovative environment with industry-leading solutions.

We're looking for water enthusiasts at all levels, from budding engineers to experienced principals. If you have a passion for water networks, we want you! Join our diverse and dynamic team and help us grow our UK water team. You'll have the opportunity to lead and support local teams, driving the development of cutting-edge solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver technical projects within programme and budget.
• Develop methodologies, guidance, and templates for engineering and modelling projects.
• Initiating and developing innovative approach to create efficiency and added values.
• Lead or support the tendering process, including proposals and cost estimation.
  
  
  

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need

• Excellent knowledge in water network, modelling and engineering design
• Proven track record in the use of hydraulic models to solve engineering problems.
• Proven track record of leading on client liaison and converting opportunities into projects.
• Strong writing skills including engineering report, guidance document and proposal.
• Excellent data analysis skills and problem solving skills.
• Experience in GIS packages and data visualisation..
• Experience in coding and tool development.
• Chartered engineer or working towards chartership
  
  
  

Ready to make a difference with us? Apply now and let's create a sustainable future together!

What We Offer

Fantastic work-life balance and flexibility

24 days holiday + option to buy a further 10 days

Medical cover and Digital GP

Fertility healthcare and family planning

Enhanced parental leave pay

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance at 4x salary

Professional membership fees and CPD

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. 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. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Women and Vetnet. Find out more about our employee networks here.

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