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 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 45,000 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 strives 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.
Here's what you'll need Our UK Water and Environment team is over 2000 strong, delivering sustainable, resilient solutions to a diverse portfolio of clients including the Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities, Utility Companies, National Highways Agencies, National Rail Companies and Airports.
Remit of your role will include; Stakeholder interface and management across all technical and commercial matters, The Management and support of project teams, including coordinating planning and tender (including preparing schedule and scope of works).
Provide technical leadership for hydrological studies including Flood Risk Management, EIAs, Reservoir engineering, Low Flow, and Water Resources studies.
Continuously develop Subject Matter Expertise in the application of UK Flood hydrologic analysis in line with escribed within Flood Estimation Handbook.
Proactively contribute to the ongoing development of a supportive team environment, taking an active role in the mentoring and professional development of colleagues. Checking and reviewing calculations and technical deliverables writing and reviewing technical reports Resource Management Leading the growth of the hydrology team.
Support business development through inputs into project tenders including developing price and scope of services for hydrological aspects.
About you - We would be delighted to hear from chartered level candidates who have a blend of the following: Experience in Water Resource Studies Experience in the use of R\RStudio and Python for data analysis and visualisation.
A sound knowledge of hydraulic analysis of culverts/bridges using CIRIA methods.
Knowledge of hydrometry.
Strong hydrology software skills such as Qube, LowFlows 2.
A track record in developing (or a desire to develop your skills in) the professional development of peers and colleagues.
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.
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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.
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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), contact the team .