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.
At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. With more than 55,000 people in 40+ countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
About the Opportunity
Within the UK water sector, we are leading innovators. We are at the forefront of the delivery of the sector’s Net Zero ambitions, and are developing new markets with our clients and their regulators, driving customer value. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the emerging Bioresources sector, an area which is undergoing transformational regulatory, economic and technological change. We see a fantastic opportunity to further grow our Bioresources services! We want to generate more energy, recover more useful products as a part of a circular economy, embrace new commercial models that support our Net Zero ambitions and create exciting new markets in the process. To help us do this we are looking to recruit experts, specialists and advocates of the Bioresources sector and of a low carbon future for the UK. You can be based anywhere in the UK. In joining us on our journey you will be a part of something very new to the water sector. Alongside our global technology leads, you could be pioneering new treatment technologies with our clients. Supported by our strategy and transformation teams, you could be driving business change and innovative thinking around how to plan for a Net Zero carbon future. Or, working with our regulation specialists, you could be helping to define the future for the whole sector.
- Technical, operational, strategic, regulatory or environmental experience with wastewater sludge
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Passionate about the future of the Bioresources sector and the potential it presents
- Ability to work independently and as part of dynamic teams
- Flair for innovative and creative thought
- Ideally educated to degree or masters’ level in a related engineering or scientific discipline, though applicants with equivalent practical experience are also welcome
- Chartership is an advantage
- Strong focus on health, safety and wellbeing Why Jacobs? We clear the way for inventive thinking so you have the support, means and space to deliver the boldest solutions for the extraordinary and every day. Jacobs. A world where you can. We clear the way for inventive thinking, so you have the support, means and space to deliver the boldest solutions for the extraordinary and every day. Jacobs. A world where you can.
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, Vetnet, and Women’s – find out more about our employee networks here. Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attractand retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team. Your application experience is important to us and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join Jacobs then please let us know. #LI-Hybrid
