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.
You will join our Water team and will play an important role in supporting our diverse client base through the development of outline, planning, tender and detailed design projects and in mentoring and developing more junior staff, where appropriate.
Duties;
- Design development and team leadership, where appropriate, including delivery of outline, planning, tender and detailed design of flood risk management and river engineering solutions
- Support client engagement and sales opportunities across the Region
- Design of: Earthwork embankments and conveyance channels; Reinforced concrete structures and foundations; Steelwork structures including piling; Flow control structures; Flood gates and demountable defences; Surface water drainage; Natural Flood Management solutions
- Checking and reviewing calculations and technical deliverables
- Production of Contracts and Technical specifications
- Contributing to an engaged and supportive team environment with active involvement in supervising, mentoring and supporting staff
- Ability to operate within a multi-disciplinary team
- Degree in Civil Engineering or similar discipline.
- Achieved, or working towards, Chartership Status with a recognised Professional Institution or equivalent
- Experience or demonstrable knowledge of flood and river modelling software
- Experience in the development of outline and detailed design solutions for flood risk management schemes and / or hydraulic or hydrology functions supporting design development.
- Experience or knowledge of Safety in Design
- Interest in or experience of staff management and development.
- Experience of coordinating or operating within multi-disciplinary teams in the development of design solutions.
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