Water Network Engineer/Modeller (Senior & Principal grades)

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Job description

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

Our Water Network teams are located across the UK & Ireland, working for multiple clients on all aspects of potable infrastructure & non-infrastructure from feasibility assessment and optioneering to operational support, optimisation, and smart networks.

To meet our growing UK business needs and future development aspirations we are looking for Water Network Engineers/Modellers at various levels, from engineer to principal, to join our team. This role will be based at our various UK offices on a hybrid working arrangement, operating as part of our diverse and dynamic UK team. We also offer the opportunity to work with our global client base and operate as a truly national collaborative team.

The successful candidate will have the opportunities to lead on a wide variety of projects, such as water trading, large capital design, water quality modelling, network design, leakage optimisation, and network operation. You will implement industry-leading solutions and be encouraged to develop innovative approaches. You will support or lead the development of the local teams and assist in the growth of our UK water team.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver technical projects within programme and budget.
• Ensure high-quality delivery from yourself and your team.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Develop methodologies, guidance, and templates for engineering and modelling projects.
• Initiate and develop innovative approaches to create efficiency and added value.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams internally and externally.
• Mentor and support team members in their career development.
• Lead or support the tendering process, including proposals and cost estimation.
• Promote health and safety in all activities.

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 client liaison and converting opportunities into projects.
• Excellent communication skills. Able to communicate project findings confidently and clearly with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong writing skills including engineering reports, guidance documents, and proposals.
• Excellent data analysis skills and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work under pressure to meet challenging targets.
• Passion for taking on new challenges with clients in the water industry.
• Experience of leading and growing a team.
• Experience in GIS packages and data visualization.
• Experience in coding and tool development.
• Innovative problem-solving skills.
• Project management and financial experience.
• Chartered engineer or working towards chartership.

Our People

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 programs, 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.

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.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and 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.

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