Senior Associate Director / Technical Lead - Coastal Modelling Not every technical leadership role gives you the chance to shape the future of an entire capability. This one does. As Senior Associate Director or Technical Lead in Coastal Modelling, you'll help define how modelling is used to solve some of the most complex coastal, environmental and infrastructure challenges facing society today. You'll be a key technical voice within our coastal and maritime business, influencing how we develop new approaches, adopt emerging technologies and respond to evolving client needs. From protecting communities against coastal change and flooding to improving water quality and supporting major infrastructure investment, your expertise will help clients make better judgements with confidence. Just as importantly, you'll help grow the next generation of technical specialists, strengthening a capability that delivers meaningful outcomes for people, places and the environment. What's In It For You This isn't a role where you inherit a fixed brief. It's an opportunity to build on your strengths, pursue the technical areas that genuinely interest you and help shape where our coastal modelling capability goes next. At Jacobs, you'll have the freedom, support and platform to: Influence the future direction of a nationally recognised coastal and maritime modelling team Develop specialist capability in areas such as coastal water quality, sediment transport, automation and digital modelling Work on a fascinating mix of UK and international projects Collaborate with respected experts across coastal engineering, hydroinformatics, environmental science and digital delivery Spend more time solving complex technical issues and less time navigating unnecessary bureaucracy Grow your industry profile through technical leadership, publications, conferences and thought leadership activities Mentor talented modellers and technical specialists, helping shape the people who will be spearheading this in the future Benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements that fit around your life Access excellent professional development opportunities and long-term career progression Most importantly, you'll join a business that values expertise, encourages curiosity and invests in innovation. We Offer Compensation that reflects your skills and experience Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10% Private medical cover and Digital GP access Family planning and fertility support services Enhanced parental leave and family support programmes Employee Networks: We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds Life assurance at four times your salary Income protection for long-term financial security Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burn Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunities Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes About the Opportunity Demand for coastal, environmental and water sector modelling has never been greater. As climate resilience, environmental regulation and digital transformation continue to reshape the industry, we're expanding our capability to help clients tackle increasingly complex issues. This role sits at the heart of that growth. You'll work alongside an established modelling senior team members, providing technical direction across a wide range of projects while helping us identify where the next opportunities lie. Your work could involve: Coastal process, hydrodynamic and sediment transport modelling Coastal water quality and environmental modelling studies Maritime infrastructure and port developments Climate resilience and coastal adaptation projects Water sector and environmental improvement programmes Development of innovative digital, automated and data-driven modelling solutions You'll act as a trusted technical advisor, supporting project teams, reviewing complex modelling studies and helping ensure excellence across project delivery. Beyond projects, you'll play a major role in capability building, supporting recruitment, mentoring colleagues and helping develop the tools, standards and approaches that will underpin the future success of our modelling team. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys thinking beyond today's challenges and wants to help define what's next. Significant experience in coastal, maritime or environmental modelling Strong technical expertise in areas such as hydrodynamics, coastal processes, sediment transport, morphology or water quality modelling Experience providing technical leadership, review and guidance on complex modelling projects The ability to mentor and develop technical teams Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and project stakeholders A degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline The Future of Coastal Modelling Is Being Written Right Now. We're looking for someone who wants to do more than deliver projects. Someone who wants to influence technical direction, champion innovation and help solve the environmental issues that matter most. If you're excited by the prospect of combining technical excellence, industry direction and the freedom to shape new capability, we'd love to start the conversation. Apply today and help us push the boundaries of what's possible in coastal and environmental modelling. Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week Good luck with your application Reading Berkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Environmental Water Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Oct 30, 2026
Full time
Senior Associate Director / Technical Lead - Coastal Modelling Not every technical leadership role gives you the chance to shape the future of an entire capability. This one does. As Senior Associate Director or Technical Lead in Coastal Modelling, you'll help define how modelling is used to solve some of the most complex coastal, environmental and infrastructure challenges facing society today. You'll be a key technical voice within our coastal and maritime business, influencing how we develop new approaches, adopt emerging technologies and respond to evolving client needs. From protecting communities against coastal change and flooding to improving water quality and supporting major infrastructure investment, your expertise will help clients make better judgements with confidence. Just as importantly, you'll help grow the next generation of technical specialists, strengthening a capability that delivers meaningful outcomes for people, places and the environment. What's In It For You This isn't a role where you inherit a fixed brief. It's an opportunity to build on your strengths, pursue the technical areas that genuinely interest you and help shape where our coastal modelling capability goes next. At Jacobs, you'll have the freedom, support and platform to: Influence the future direction of a nationally recognised coastal and maritime modelling team Develop specialist capability in areas such as coastal water quality, sediment transport, automation and digital modelling Work on a fascinating mix of UK and international projects Collaborate with respected experts across coastal engineering, hydroinformatics, environmental science and digital delivery Spend more time solving complex technical issues and less time navigating unnecessary bureaucracy Grow your industry profile through technical leadership, publications, conferences and thought leadership activities Mentor talented modellers and technical specialists, helping shape the people who will be spearheading this in the future Benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements that fit around your life Access excellent professional development opportunities and long-term career progression Most importantly, you'll join a business that values expertise, encourages curiosity and invests in innovation. We Offer Compensation that reflects your skills and experience Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10% Private medical cover and Digital GP access Family planning and fertility support services Enhanced parental leave and family support programmes Employee Networks: We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds Life assurance at four times your salary Income protection for long-term financial security Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burn Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunities Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes About the Opportunity Demand for coastal, environmental and water sector modelling has never been greater. As climate resilience, environmental regulation and digital transformation continue to reshape the industry, we're expanding our capability to help clients tackle increasingly complex issues. This role sits at the heart of that growth. You'll work alongside an established modelling senior team members, providing technical direction across a wide range of projects while helping us identify where the next opportunities lie. Your work could involve: Coastal process, hydrodynamic and sediment transport modelling Coastal water quality and environmental modelling studies Maritime infrastructure and port developments Climate resilience and coastal adaptation projects Water sector and environmental improvement programmes Development of innovative digital, automated and data-driven modelling solutions You'll act as a trusted technical advisor, supporting project teams, reviewing complex modelling studies and helping ensure excellence across project delivery. Beyond projects, you'll play a major role in capability building, supporting recruitment, mentoring colleagues and helping develop the tools, standards and approaches that will underpin the future success of our modelling team. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys thinking beyond today's challenges and wants to help define what's next. Significant experience in coastal, maritime or environmental modelling Strong technical expertise in areas such as hydrodynamics, coastal processes, sediment transport, morphology or water quality modelling Experience providing technical leadership, review and guidance on complex modelling projects The ability to mentor and develop technical teams Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and project stakeholders A degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline The Future of Coastal Modelling Is Being Written Right Now. We're looking for someone who wants to do more than deliver projects. Someone who wants to influence technical direction, champion innovation and help solve the environmental issues that matter most. If you're excited by the prospect of combining technical excellence, industry direction and the freedom to shape new capability, we'd love to start the conversation. Apply today and help us push the boundaries of what's possible in coastal and environmental modelling. Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week Good luck with your application Reading Berkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Environmental Water Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Senior Associate Director / Technical Lead - Coastal Modelling Not every technical leadership role gives you the chance to shape the future of an entire capability. This one does. As Senior Associate Director or Technical Lead in Coastal Modelling, you'll help define how modelling is used to solve some of the most complex coastal, environmental and infrastructure challenges facing society today. You'll be a key technical voice within our coastal and maritime business, influencing how we develop new approaches, adopt emerging technologies and respond to evolving client needs. From protecting communities against coastal change and flooding to improving water quality and supporting major infrastructure investment, your expertise will help clients make better judgements with confidence. Just as importantly, you'll help grow the next generation of technical specialists, strengthening a capability that delivers meaningful outcomes for people, places and the environment. What's In It For You This isn't a role where you inherit a fixed brief. It's an opportunity to build on your strengths, pursue the technical areas that genuinely interest you and help shape where our coastal modelling capability goes next. At Jacobs, you'll have the freedom, support and platform to: Influence the future direction of a nationally recognised coastal and maritime modelling team Develop specialist capability in areas such as coastal water quality, sediment transport, automation and digital modelling Work on a fascinating mix of UK and international projects Collaborate with respected experts across coastal engineering, hydroinformatics, environmental science and digital delivery Spend more time solving complex technical issues and less time navigating unnecessary bureaucracy Grow your industry profile through technical leadership, publications, conferences and thought leadership activities Mentor talented modellers and technical specialists, helping shape the people who will be spearheading this in the future Benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements that fit around your life Access excellent professional development opportunities and long-term career progression Most importantly, you'll join a business that values expertise, encourages curiosity and invests in innovation. We Offer Compensation that reflects your skills and experience Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10% Private medical cover and Digital GP access Family planning and fertility support services Enhanced parental leave and family support programmes Employee Networks: We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds Life assurance at four times your salary Income protection for long-term financial security Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burn Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunities Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes About the Opportunity Demand for coastal, environmental and water sector modelling has never been greater. As climate resilience, environmental regulation and digital transformation continue to reshape the industry, we're expanding our capability to help clients tackle increasingly complex issues. This role sits at the heart of that growth. You'll work alongside an established modelling senior team members, providing technical direction across a wide range of projects while helping us identify where the next opportunities lie. Your work could involve: Coastal process, hydrodynamic and sediment transport modelling Coastal water quality and environmental modelling studies Maritime infrastructure and port developments Climate resilience and coastal adaptation projects Water sector and environmental improvement programmes Development of innovative digital, automated and data-driven modelling solutions You'll act as a trusted technical advisor, supporting project teams, reviewing complex modelling studies and helping ensure excellence across project delivery. Beyond projects, you'll play a major role in capability building, supporting recruitment, mentoring colleagues and helping develop the tools, standards and approaches that will underpin the future success of our modelling team. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys thinking beyond today's challenges and wants to help define what's next. Significant experience in coastal, maritime or environmental modelling Strong technical expertise in areas such as hydrodynamics, coastal processes, sediment transport, morphology or water quality modelling Experience providing technical leadership, review and guidance on complex modelling projects The ability to mentor and develop technical teams Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and project stakeholders A degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline The Future of Coastal Modelling Is Being Written Right Now. We're looking for someone who wants to do more than deliver projects. Someone who wants to influence technical direction, champion innovation and help solve the environmental issues that matter most. If you're excited by the prospect of combining technical excellence, industry direction and the freedom to shape new capability, we'd love to start the conversation. Apply today and help us push the boundaries of what's possible in coastal and environmental modelling. Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week Good luck with your application Reading Berkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Environmental Water Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Oct 30, 2026
Full time
Senior Associate Director / Technical Lead - Coastal Modelling Not every technical leadership role gives you the chance to shape the future of an entire capability. This one does. As Senior Associate Director or Technical Lead in Coastal Modelling, you'll help define how modelling is used to solve some of the most complex coastal, environmental and infrastructure challenges facing society today. You'll be a key technical voice within our coastal and maritime business, influencing how we develop new approaches, adopt emerging technologies and respond to evolving client needs. From protecting communities against coastal change and flooding to improving water quality and supporting major infrastructure investment, your expertise will help clients make better judgements with confidence. Just as importantly, you'll help grow the next generation of technical specialists, strengthening a capability that delivers meaningful outcomes for people, places and the environment. What's In It For You This isn't a role where you inherit a fixed brief. It's an opportunity to build on your strengths, pursue the technical areas that genuinely interest you and help shape where our coastal modelling capability goes next. At Jacobs, you'll have the freedom, support and platform to: Influence the future direction of a nationally recognised coastal and maritime modelling team Develop specialist capability in areas such as coastal water quality, sediment transport, automation and digital modelling Work on a fascinating mix of UK and international projects Collaborate with respected experts across coastal engineering, hydroinformatics, environmental science and digital delivery Spend more time solving complex technical issues and less time navigating unnecessary bureaucracy Grow your industry profile through technical leadership, publications, conferences and thought leadership activities Mentor talented modellers and technical specialists, helping shape the people who will be spearheading this in the future Benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements that fit around your life Access excellent professional development opportunities and long-term career progression Most importantly, you'll join a business that values expertise, encourages curiosity and invests in innovation. We Offer Compensation that reflects your skills and experience Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10% Private medical cover and Digital GP access Family planning and fertility support services Enhanced parental leave and family support programmes Employee Networks: We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds Life assurance at four times your salary Income protection for long-term financial security Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burn Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunities Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes About the Opportunity Demand for coastal, environmental and water sector modelling has never been greater. As climate resilience, environmental regulation and digital transformation continue to reshape the industry, we're expanding our capability to help clients tackle increasingly complex issues. This role sits at the heart of that growth. You'll work alongside an established modelling senior team members, providing technical direction across a wide range of projects while helping us identify where the next opportunities lie. Your work could involve: Coastal process, hydrodynamic and sediment transport modelling Coastal water quality and environmental modelling studies Maritime infrastructure and port developments Climate resilience and coastal adaptation projects Water sector and environmental improvement programmes Development of innovative digital, automated and data-driven modelling solutions You'll act as a trusted technical advisor, supporting project teams, reviewing complex modelling studies and helping ensure excellence across project delivery. Beyond projects, you'll play a major role in capability building, supporting recruitment, mentoring colleagues and helping develop the tools, standards and approaches that will underpin the future success of our modelling team. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys thinking beyond today's challenges and wants to help define what's next. Significant experience in coastal, maritime or environmental modelling Strong technical expertise in areas such as hydrodynamics, coastal processes, sediment transport, morphology or water quality modelling Experience providing technical leadership, review and guidance on complex modelling projects The ability to mentor and develop technical teams Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and project stakeholders A degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline The Future of Coastal Modelling Is Being Written Right Now. We're looking for someone who wants to do more than deliver projects. Someone who wants to influence technical direction, champion innovation and help solve the environmental issues that matter most. If you're excited by the prospect of combining technical excellence, industry direction and the freedom to shape new capability, we'd love to start the conversation. Apply today and help us push the boundaries of what's possible in coastal and environmental modelling. Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week Good luck with your application Reading Berkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Environmental Water Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Senior Associate Director / Technical Lead - Coastal Modelling Not every technical leadership role gives you the chance to shape the future of an entire capability. This one does. As Senior Associate Director or Technical Lead in Coastal Modelling, you'll help define how modelling is used to solve some of the most complex coastal, environmental and infrastructure challenges facing society today. You'll be a key technical voice within our coastal and maritime business, influencing how we develop new approaches, adopt emerging technologies and respond to evolving client needs. From protecting communities against coastal change and flooding to improving water quality and supporting major infrastructure investment, your expertise will help clients make better judgements with confidence. Just as importantly, you'll help grow the next generation of technical specialists, strengthening a capability that delivers meaningful outcomes for people, places and the environment. What's In It For You This isn't a role where you inherit a fixed brief. It's an opportunity to build on your strengths, pursue the technical areas that genuinely interest you and help shape where our coastal modelling capability goes next. At Jacobs, you'll have the freedom, support and platform to: Influence the future direction of a nationally recognised coastal and maritime modelling team Develop specialist capability in areas such as coastal water quality, sediment transport, automation and digital modelling Work on a fascinating mix of UK and international projects Collaborate with respected experts across coastal engineering, hydroinformatics, environmental science and digital delivery Spend more time solving complex technical issues and less time navigating unnecessary bureaucracy Grow your industry profile through technical leadership, publications, conferences and thought leadership activities Mentor talented modellers and technical specialists, helping shape the people who will be spearheading this in the future Benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements that fit around your life Access excellent professional development opportunities and long-term career progression Most importantly, you'll join a business that values expertise, encourages curiosity and invests in innovation. We Offer Compensation that reflects your skills and experience Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10% Private medical cover and Digital GP access Family planning and fertility support services Enhanced parental leave and family support programmes Employee Networks: We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds Life assurance at four times your salary Income protection for long-term financial security Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burn Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunities Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes About the Opportunity Demand for coastal, environmental and water sector modelling has never been greater. As climate resilience, environmental regulation and digital transformation continue to reshape the industry, we're expanding our capability to help clients tackle increasingly complex issues. This role sits at the heart of that growth. You'll work alongside an established modelling senior team members, providing technical direction across a wide range of projects while helping us identify where the next opportunities lie. Your work could involve: Coastal process, hydrodynamic and sediment transport modelling Coastal water quality and environmental modelling studies Maritime infrastructure and port developments Climate resilience and coastal adaptation projects Water sector and environmental improvement programmes Development of innovative digital, automated and data-driven modelling solutions You'll act as a trusted technical advisor, supporting project teams, reviewing complex modelling studies and helping ensure excellence across project delivery. Beyond projects, you'll play a major role in capability building, supporting recruitment, mentoring colleagues and helping develop the tools, standards and approaches that will underpin the future success of our modelling team. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys thinking beyond today's challenges and wants to help define what's next. Significant experience in coastal, maritime or environmental modelling Strong technical expertise in areas such as hydrodynamics, coastal processes, sediment transport, morphology or water quality modelling Experience providing technical leadership, review and guidance on complex modelling projects The ability to mentor and develop technical teams Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and project stakeholders A degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline The Future of Coastal Modelling Is Being Written Right Now. We're looking for someone who wants to do more than deliver projects. Someone who wants to influence technical direction, champion innovation and help solve the environmental issues that matter most. If you're excited by the prospect of combining technical excellence, industry direction and the freedom to shape new capability, we'd love to start the conversation. Apply today and help us push the boundaries of what's possible in coastal and environmental modelling. Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week Good luck with your application Reading Berkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Environmental Water Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Oct 30, 2026
Full time
Senior Associate Director / Technical Lead - Coastal Modelling Not every technical leadership role gives you the chance to shape the future of an entire capability. This one does. As Senior Associate Director or Technical Lead in Coastal Modelling, you'll help define how modelling is used to solve some of the most complex coastal, environmental and infrastructure challenges facing society today. You'll be a key technical voice within our coastal and maritime business, influencing how we develop new approaches, adopt emerging technologies and respond to evolving client needs. From protecting communities against coastal change and flooding to improving water quality and supporting major infrastructure investment, your expertise will help clients make better judgements with confidence. Just as importantly, you'll help grow the next generation of technical specialists, strengthening a capability that delivers meaningful outcomes for people, places and the environment. What's In It For You This isn't a role where you inherit a fixed brief. It's an opportunity to build on your strengths, pursue the technical areas that genuinely interest you and help shape where our coastal modelling capability goes next. At Jacobs, you'll have the freedom, support and platform to: Influence the future direction of a nationally recognised coastal and maritime modelling team Develop specialist capability in areas such as coastal water quality, sediment transport, automation and digital modelling Work on a fascinating mix of UK and international projects Collaborate with respected experts across coastal engineering, hydroinformatics, environmental science and digital delivery Spend more time solving complex technical issues and less time navigating unnecessary bureaucracy Grow your industry profile through technical leadership, publications, conferences and thought leadership activities Mentor talented modellers and technical specialists, helping shape the people who will be spearheading this in the future Benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements that fit around your life Access excellent professional development opportunities and long-term career progression Most importantly, you'll join a business that values expertise, encourages curiosity and invests in innovation. We Offer Compensation that reflects your skills and experience Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10% Private medical cover and Digital GP access Family planning and fertility support services Enhanced parental leave and family support programmes Employee Networks: We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds Life assurance at four times your salary Income protection for long-term financial security Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burn Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunities Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes About the Opportunity Demand for coastal, environmental and water sector modelling has never been greater. As climate resilience, environmental regulation and digital transformation continue to reshape the industry, we're expanding our capability to help clients tackle increasingly complex issues. This role sits at the heart of that growth. You'll work alongside an established modelling senior team members, providing technical direction across a wide range of projects while helping us identify where the next opportunities lie. Your work could involve: Coastal process, hydrodynamic and sediment transport modelling Coastal water quality and environmental modelling studies Maritime infrastructure and port developments Climate resilience and coastal adaptation projects Water sector and environmental improvement programmes Development of innovative digital, automated and data-driven modelling solutions You'll act as a trusted technical advisor, supporting project teams, reviewing complex modelling studies and helping ensure excellence across project delivery. Beyond projects, you'll play a major role in capability building, supporting recruitment, mentoring colleagues and helping develop the tools, standards and approaches that will underpin the future success of our modelling team. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys thinking beyond today's challenges and wants to help define what's next. Significant experience in coastal, maritime or environmental modelling Strong technical expertise in areas such as hydrodynamics, coastal processes, sediment transport, morphology or water quality modelling Experience providing technical leadership, review and guidance on complex modelling projects The ability to mentor and develop technical teams Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and project stakeholders A degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline The Future of Coastal Modelling Is Being Written Right Now. We're looking for someone who wants to do more than deliver projects. Someone who wants to influence technical direction, champion innovation and help solve the environmental issues that matter most. If you're excited by the prospect of combining technical excellence, industry direction and the freedom to shape new capability, we'd love to start the conversation. Apply today and help us push the boundaries of what's possible in coastal and environmental modelling. Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week Good luck with your application Reading Berkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Environmental Water Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Senior Associate Director / Technical Lead - Coastal Modelling Not every technical leadership role gives you the chance to shape the future of an entire capability. This one does. As Senior Associate Director or Technical Lead in Coastal Modelling, you'll help define how modelling is used to solve some of the most complex coastal, environmental and infrastructure challenges facing society today. You'll be a key technical voice within our coastal and maritime business, influencing how we develop new approaches, adopt emerging technologies and respond to evolving client needs. From protecting communities against coastal change and flooding to improving water quality and supporting major infrastructure investment, your expertise will help clients make better judgements with confidence. Just as importantly, you'll help grow the next generation of technical specialists, strengthening a capability that delivers meaningful outcomes for people, places and the environment. What's In It For You This isn't a role where you inherit a fixed brief. It's an opportunity to build on your strengths, pursue the technical areas that genuinely interest you and help shape where our coastal modelling capability goes next. At Jacobs, you'll have the freedom, support and platform to: Influence the future direction of a nationally recognised coastal and maritime modelling team Develop specialist capability in areas such as coastal water quality, sediment transport, automation and digital modelling Work on a fascinating mix of UK and international projects Collaborate with respected experts across coastal engineering, hydroinformatics, environmental science and digital delivery Spend more time solving complex technical issues and less time navigating unnecessary bureaucracy Grow your industry profile through technical leadership, publications, conferences and thought leadership activities Mentor talented modellers and technical specialists, helping shape the people who will be spearheading this in the future Benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements that fit around your life Access excellent professional development opportunities and long-term career progression Most importantly, you'll join a business that values expertise, encourages curiosity and invests in innovation. We Offer Compensation that reflects your skills and experience Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10% Private medical cover and Digital GP access Family planning and fertility support services Enhanced parental leave and family support programmes Employee Networks: We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds Life assurance at four times your salary Income protection for long-term financial security Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burn Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunities Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes About the Opportunity Demand for coastal, environmental and water sector modelling has never been greater. As climate resilience, environmental regulation and digital transformation continue to reshape the industry, we're expanding our capability to help clients tackle increasingly complex issues. This role sits at the heart of that growth. You'll work alongside an established modelling senior team members, providing technical direction across a wide range of projects while helping us identify where the next opportunities lie. Your work could involve: Coastal process, hydrodynamic and sediment transport modelling Coastal water quality and environmental modelling studies Maritime infrastructure and port developments Climate resilience and coastal adaptation projects Water sector and environmental improvement programmes Development of innovative digital, automated and data-driven modelling solutions You'll act as a trusted technical advisor, supporting project teams, reviewing complex modelling studies and helping ensure excellence across project delivery. Beyond projects, you'll play a major role in capability building, supporting recruitment, mentoring colleagues and helping develop the tools, standards and approaches that will underpin the future success of our modelling team. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys thinking beyond today's challenges and wants to help define what's next. Significant experience in coastal, maritime or environmental modelling Strong technical expertise in areas such as hydrodynamics, coastal processes, sediment transport, morphology or water quality modelling Experience providing technical leadership, review and guidance on complex modelling projects The ability to mentor and develop technical teams Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and project stakeholders A degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline The Future of Coastal Modelling Is Being Written Right Now. We're looking for someone who wants to do more than deliver projects. Someone who wants to influence technical direction, champion innovation and help solve the environmental issues that matter most. If you're excited by the prospect of combining technical excellence, industry direction and the freedom to shape new capability, we'd love to start the conversation. Apply today and help us push the boundaries of what's possible in coastal and environmental modelling. Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week Good luck with your application Reading Berkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Environmental Water Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Oct 30, 2026
Full time
Senior Associate Director / Technical Lead - Coastal Modelling Not every technical leadership role gives you the chance to shape the future of an entire capability. This one does. As Senior Associate Director or Technical Lead in Coastal Modelling, you'll help define how modelling is used to solve some of the most complex coastal, environmental and infrastructure challenges facing society today. You'll be a key technical voice within our coastal and maritime business, influencing how we develop new approaches, adopt emerging technologies and respond to evolving client needs. From protecting communities against coastal change and flooding to improving water quality and supporting major infrastructure investment, your expertise will help clients make better judgements with confidence. Just as importantly, you'll help grow the next generation of technical specialists, strengthening a capability that delivers meaningful outcomes for people, places and the environment. What's In It For You This isn't a role where you inherit a fixed brief. It's an opportunity to build on your strengths, pursue the technical areas that genuinely interest you and help shape where our coastal modelling capability goes next. At Jacobs, you'll have the freedom, support and platform to: Influence the future direction of a nationally recognised coastal and maritime modelling team Develop specialist capability in areas such as coastal water quality, sediment transport, automation and digital modelling Work on a fascinating mix of UK and international projects Collaborate with respected experts across coastal engineering, hydroinformatics, environmental science and digital delivery Spend more time solving complex technical issues and less time navigating unnecessary bureaucracy Grow your industry profile through technical leadership, publications, conferences and thought leadership activities Mentor talented modellers and technical specialists, helping shape the people who will be spearheading this in the future Benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements that fit around your life Access excellent professional development opportunities and long-term career progression Most importantly, you'll join a business that values expertise, encourages curiosity and invests in innovation. We Offer Compensation that reflects your skills and experience Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10% Private medical cover and Digital GP access Family planning and fertility support services Enhanced parental leave and family support programmes Employee Networks: We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds Life assurance at four times your salary Income protection for long-term financial security Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burn Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunities Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes About the Opportunity Demand for coastal, environmental and water sector modelling has never been greater. As climate resilience, environmental regulation and digital transformation continue to reshape the industry, we're expanding our capability to help clients tackle increasingly complex issues. This role sits at the heart of that growth. You'll work alongside an established modelling senior team members, providing technical direction across a wide range of projects while helping us identify where the next opportunities lie. Your work could involve: Coastal process, hydrodynamic and sediment transport modelling Coastal water quality and environmental modelling studies Maritime infrastructure and port developments Climate resilience and coastal adaptation projects Water sector and environmental improvement programmes Development of innovative digital, automated and data-driven modelling solutions You'll act as a trusted technical advisor, supporting project teams, reviewing complex modelling studies and helping ensure excellence across project delivery. Beyond projects, you'll play a major role in capability building, supporting recruitment, mentoring colleagues and helping develop the tools, standards and approaches that will underpin the future success of our modelling team. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys thinking beyond today's challenges and wants to help define what's next. Significant experience in coastal, maritime or environmental modelling Strong technical expertise in areas such as hydrodynamics, coastal processes, sediment transport, morphology or water quality modelling Experience providing technical leadership, review and guidance on complex modelling projects The ability to mentor and develop technical teams Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and project stakeholders A degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline The Future of Coastal Modelling Is Being Written Right Now. We're looking for someone who wants to do more than deliver projects. Someone who wants to influence technical direction, champion innovation and help solve the environmental issues that matter most. If you're excited by the prospect of combining technical excellence, industry direction and the freedom to shape new capability, we'd love to start the conversation. Apply today and help us push the boundaries of what's possible in coastal and environmental modelling. Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week Good luck with your application Reading Berkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Environmental Water Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Senior Associate Director / Technical Lead - Coastal Modelling Not every technical leadership role gives you the chance to shape the future of an entire capability. This one does. As Senior Associate Director or Technical Lead in Coastal Modelling, you'll help define how modelling is used to solve some of the most complex coastal, environmental and infrastructure challenges facing society today. You'll be a key technical voice within our coastal and maritime business, influencing how we develop new approaches, adopt emerging technologies and respond to evolving client needs. From protecting communities against coastal change and flooding to improving water quality and supporting major infrastructure investment, your expertise will help clients make better judgements with confidence. Just as importantly, you'll help grow the next generation of technical specialists, strengthening a capability that delivers meaningful outcomes for people, places and the environment. What's In It For You This isn't a role where you inherit a fixed brief. It's an opportunity to build on your strengths, pursue the technical areas that genuinely interest you and help shape where our coastal modelling capability goes next. At Jacobs, you'll have the freedom, support and platform to: Influence the future direction of a nationally recognised coastal and maritime modelling team Develop specialist capability in areas such as coastal water quality, sediment transport, automation and digital modelling Work on a fascinating mix of UK and international projects Collaborate with respected experts across coastal engineering, hydroinformatics, environmental science and digital delivery Spend more time solving complex technical issues and less time navigating unnecessary bureaucracy Grow your industry profile through technical leadership, publications, conferences and thought leadership activities Mentor talented modellers and technical specialists, helping shape the people who will be spearheading this in the future Benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements that fit around your life Access excellent professional development opportunities and long-term career progression Most importantly, you'll join a business that values expertise, encourages curiosity and invests in innovation. We Offer Compensation that reflects your skills and experience Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10% Private medical cover and Digital GP access Family planning and fertility support services Enhanced parental leave and family support programmes Employee Networks: We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds Life assurance at four times your salary Income protection for long-term financial security Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burn Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunities Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes About the Opportunity Demand for coastal, environmental and water sector modelling has never been greater. As climate resilience, environmental regulation and digital transformation continue to reshape the industry, we're expanding our capability to help clients tackle increasingly complex issues. This role sits at the heart of that growth. You'll work alongside an established modelling senior team members, providing technical direction across a wide range of projects while helping us identify where the next opportunities lie. Your work could involve: Coastal process, hydrodynamic and sediment transport modelling Coastal water quality and environmental modelling studies Maritime infrastructure and port developments Climate resilience and coastal adaptation projects Water sector and environmental improvement programmes Development of innovative digital, automated and data-driven modelling solutions You'll act as a trusted technical advisor, supporting project teams, reviewing complex modelling studies and helping ensure excellence across project delivery. Beyond projects, you'll play a major role in capability building, supporting recruitment, mentoring colleagues and helping develop the tools, standards and approaches that will underpin the future success of our modelling team. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys thinking beyond today's challenges and wants to help define what's next. Significant experience in coastal, maritime or environmental modelling Strong technical expertise in areas such as hydrodynamics, coastal processes, sediment transport, morphology or water quality modelling Experience providing technical leadership, review and guidance on complex modelling projects The ability to mentor and develop technical teams Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and project stakeholders A degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline The Future of Coastal Modelling Is Being Written Right Now. We're looking for someone who wants to do more than deliver projects. Someone who wants to influence technical direction, champion innovation and help solve the environmental issues that matter most. If you're excited by the prospect of combining technical excellence, industry direction and the freedom to shape new capability, we'd love to start the conversation. Apply today and help us push the boundaries of what's possible in coastal and environmental modelling. Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week Good luck with your application Reading Berkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Environmental Water Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Oct 30, 2026
Full time
Senior Associate Director / Technical Lead - Coastal Modelling Not every technical leadership role gives you the chance to shape the future of an entire capability. This one does. As Senior Associate Director or Technical Lead in Coastal Modelling, you'll help define how modelling is used to solve some of the most complex coastal, environmental and infrastructure challenges facing society today. You'll be a key technical voice within our coastal and maritime business, influencing how we develop new approaches, adopt emerging technologies and respond to evolving client needs. From protecting communities against coastal change and flooding to improving water quality and supporting major infrastructure investment, your expertise will help clients make better judgements with confidence. Just as importantly, you'll help grow the next generation of technical specialists, strengthening a capability that delivers meaningful outcomes for people, places and the environment. What's In It For You This isn't a role where you inherit a fixed brief. It's an opportunity to build on your strengths, pursue the technical areas that genuinely interest you and help shape where our coastal modelling capability goes next. At Jacobs, you'll have the freedom, support and platform to: Influence the future direction of a nationally recognised coastal and maritime modelling team Develop specialist capability in areas such as coastal water quality, sediment transport, automation and digital modelling Work on a fascinating mix of UK and international projects Collaborate with respected experts across coastal engineering, hydroinformatics, environmental science and digital delivery Spend more time solving complex technical issues and less time navigating unnecessary bureaucracy Grow your industry profile through technical leadership, publications, conferences and thought leadership activities Mentor talented modellers and technical specialists, helping shape the people who will be spearheading this in the future Benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements that fit around your life Access excellent professional development opportunities and long-term career progression Most importantly, you'll join a business that values expertise, encourages curiosity and invests in innovation. We Offer Compensation that reflects your skills and experience Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10% Private medical cover and Digital GP access Family planning and fertility support services Enhanced parental leave and family support programmes Employee Networks: We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds Life assurance at four times your salary Income protection for long-term financial security Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burn Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunities Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes About the Opportunity Demand for coastal, environmental and water sector modelling has never been greater. As climate resilience, environmental regulation and digital transformation continue to reshape the industry, we're expanding our capability to help clients tackle increasingly complex issues. This role sits at the heart of that growth. You'll work alongside an established modelling senior team members, providing technical direction across a wide range of projects while helping us identify where the next opportunities lie. Your work could involve: Coastal process, hydrodynamic and sediment transport modelling Coastal water quality and environmental modelling studies Maritime infrastructure and port developments Climate resilience and coastal adaptation projects Water sector and environmental improvement programmes Development of innovative digital, automated and data-driven modelling solutions You'll act as a trusted technical advisor, supporting project teams, reviewing complex modelling studies and helping ensure excellence across project delivery. Beyond projects, you'll play a major role in capability building, supporting recruitment, mentoring colleagues and helping develop the tools, standards and approaches that will underpin the future success of our modelling team. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys thinking beyond today's challenges and wants to help define what's next. Significant experience in coastal, maritime or environmental modelling Strong technical expertise in areas such as hydrodynamics, coastal processes, sediment transport, morphology or water quality modelling Experience providing technical leadership, review and guidance on complex modelling projects The ability to mentor and develop technical teams Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and project stakeholders A degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline The Future of Coastal Modelling Is Being Written Right Now. We're looking for someone who wants to do more than deliver projects. Someone who wants to influence technical direction, champion innovation and help solve the environmental issues that matter most. If you're excited by the prospect of combining technical excellence, industry direction and the freedom to shape new capability, we'd love to start the conversation. Apply today and help us push the boundaries of what's possible in coastal and environmental modelling. Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week Good luck with your application Reading Berkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Environmental Water Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Senior Associate Director / Technical Lead - Coastal Modelling Not every technical leadership role gives you the chance to shape the future of an entire capability. This one does. As Senior Associate Director or Technical Lead in Coastal Modelling, you'll help define how modelling is used to solve some of the most complex coastal, environmental and infrastructure challenges facing society today. You'll be a key technical voice within our coastal and maritime business, influencing how we develop new approaches, adopt emerging technologies and respond to evolving client needs. From protecting communities against coastal change and flooding to improving water quality and supporting major infrastructure investment, your expertise will help clients make better judgements with confidence. Just as importantly, you'll help grow the next generation of technical specialists, strengthening a capability that delivers meaningful outcomes for people, places and the environment. What's In It For You This isn't a role where you inherit a fixed brief. It's an opportunity to build on your strengths, pursue the technical areas that genuinely interest you and help shape where our coastal modelling capability goes next. At Jacobs, you'll have the freedom, support and platform to: Influence the future direction of a nationally recognised coastal and maritime modelling team Develop specialist capability in areas such as coastal water quality, sediment transport, automation and digital modelling Work on a fascinating mix of UK and international projects Collaborate with respected experts across coastal engineering, hydroinformatics, environmental science and digital delivery Spend more time solving complex technical issues and less time navigating unnecessary bureaucracy Grow your industry profile through technical leadership, publications, conferences and thought leadership activities Mentor talented modellers and technical specialists, helping shape the people who will be spearheading this in the future Benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements that fit around your life Access excellent professional development opportunities and long-term career progression Most importantly, you'll join a business that values expertise, encourages curiosity and invests in innovation. We Offer Compensation that reflects your skills and experience Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10% Private medical cover and Digital GP access Family planning and fertility support services Enhanced parental leave and family support programmes Employee Networks: We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds Life assurance at four times your salary Income protection for long-term financial security Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burn Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunities Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes About the Opportunity Demand for coastal, environmental and water sector modelling has never been greater. As climate resilience, environmental regulation and digital transformation continue to reshape the industry, we're expanding our capability to help clients tackle increasingly complex issues. This role sits at the heart of that growth. You'll work alongside an established modelling senior team members, providing technical direction across a wide range of projects while helping us identify where the next opportunities lie. Your work could involve: Coastal process, hydrodynamic and sediment transport modelling Coastal water quality and environmental modelling studies Maritime infrastructure and port developments Climate resilience and coastal adaptation projects Water sector and environmental improvement programmes Development of innovative digital, automated and data-driven modelling solutions You'll act as a trusted technical advisor, supporting project teams, reviewing complex modelling studies and helping ensure excellence across project delivery. Beyond projects, you'll play a major role in capability building, supporting recruitment, mentoring colleagues and helping develop the tools, standards and approaches that will underpin the future success of our modelling team. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys thinking beyond today's challenges and wants to help define what's next. Significant experience in coastal, maritime or environmental modelling Strong technical expertise in areas such as hydrodynamics, coastal processes, sediment transport, morphology or water quality modelling Experience providing technical leadership, review and guidance on complex modelling projects The ability to mentor and develop technical teams Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and project stakeholders A degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline The Future of Coastal Modelling Is Being Written Right Now. We're looking for someone who wants to do more than deliver projects. Someone who wants to influence technical direction, champion innovation and help solve the environmental issues that matter most. If you're excited by the prospect of combining technical excellence, industry direction and the freedom to shape new capability, we'd love to start the conversation. Apply today and help us push the boundaries of what's possible in coastal and environmental modelling. Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week Good luck with your application Reading Berkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Environmental Water Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Oct 30, 2026
Full time
Senior Associate Director / Technical Lead - Coastal Modelling Not every technical leadership role gives you the chance to shape the future of an entire capability. This one does. As Senior Associate Director or Technical Lead in Coastal Modelling, you'll help define how modelling is used to solve some of the most complex coastal, environmental and infrastructure challenges facing society today. You'll be a key technical voice within our coastal and maritime business, influencing how we develop new approaches, adopt emerging technologies and respond to evolving client needs. From protecting communities against coastal change and flooding to improving water quality and supporting major infrastructure investment, your expertise will help clients make better judgements with confidence. Just as importantly, you'll help grow the next generation of technical specialists, strengthening a capability that delivers meaningful outcomes for people, places and the environment. What's In It For You This isn't a role where you inherit a fixed brief. It's an opportunity to build on your strengths, pursue the technical areas that genuinely interest you and help shape where our coastal modelling capability goes next. At Jacobs, you'll have the freedom, support and platform to: Influence the future direction of a nationally recognised coastal and maritime modelling team Develop specialist capability in areas such as coastal water quality, sediment transport, automation and digital modelling Work on a fascinating mix of UK and international projects Collaborate with respected experts across coastal engineering, hydroinformatics, environmental science and digital delivery Spend more time solving complex technical issues and less time navigating unnecessary bureaucracy Grow your industry profile through technical leadership, publications, conferences and thought leadership activities Mentor talented modellers and technical specialists, helping shape the people who will be spearheading this in the future Benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements that fit around your life Access excellent professional development opportunities and long-term career progression Most importantly, you'll join a business that values expertise, encourages curiosity and invests in innovation. We Offer Compensation that reflects your skills and experience Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10% Private medical cover and Digital GP access Family planning and fertility support services Enhanced parental leave and family support programmes Employee Networks: We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds Life assurance at four times your salary Income protection for long-term financial security Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burn Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunities Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes About the Opportunity Demand for coastal, environmental and water sector modelling has never been greater. As climate resilience, environmental regulation and digital transformation continue to reshape the industry, we're expanding our capability to help clients tackle increasingly complex issues. This role sits at the heart of that growth. You'll work alongside an established modelling senior team members, providing technical direction across a wide range of projects while helping us identify where the next opportunities lie. Your work could involve: Coastal process, hydrodynamic and sediment transport modelling Coastal water quality and environmental modelling studies Maritime infrastructure and port developments Climate resilience and coastal adaptation projects Water sector and environmental improvement programmes Development of innovative digital, automated and data-driven modelling solutions You'll act as a trusted technical advisor, supporting project teams, reviewing complex modelling studies and helping ensure excellence across project delivery. Beyond projects, you'll play a major role in capability building, supporting recruitment, mentoring colleagues and helping develop the tools, standards and approaches that will underpin the future success of our modelling team. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys thinking beyond today's challenges and wants to help define what's next. Significant experience in coastal, maritime or environmental modelling Strong technical expertise in areas such as hydrodynamics, coastal processes, sediment transport, morphology or water quality modelling Experience providing technical leadership, review and guidance on complex modelling projects The ability to mentor and develop technical teams Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and project stakeholders A degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline The Future of Coastal Modelling Is Being Written Right Now. We're looking for someone who wants to do more than deliver projects. Someone who wants to influence technical direction, champion innovation and help solve the environmental issues that matter most. If you're excited by the prospect of combining technical excellence, industry direction and the freedom to shape new capability, we'd love to start the conversation. Apply today and help us push the boundaries of what's possible in coastal and environmental modelling. Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week Good luck with your application Reading Berkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Environmental Water Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Senior Associate Director / Technical Lead - Coastal Modelling Not every technical leadership role gives you the chance to shape the future of an entire capability. This one does. As Senior Associate Director or Technical Lead in Coastal Modelling, you'll help define how modelling is used to solve some of the most complex coastal, environmental and infrastructure challenges facing society today. You'll be a key technical voice within our coastal and maritime business, influencing how we develop new approaches, adopt emerging technologies and respond to evolving client needs. From protecting communities against coastal change and flooding to improving water quality and supporting major infrastructure investment, your expertise will help clients make better judgements with confidence. Just as importantly, you'll help grow the next generation of technical specialists, strengthening a capability that delivers meaningful outcomes for people, places and the environment. What's In It For You This isn't a role where you inherit a fixed brief. It's an opportunity to build on your strengths, pursue the technical areas that genuinely interest you and help shape where our coastal modelling capability goes next. At Jacobs, you'll have the freedom, support and platform to: Influence the future direction of a nationally recognised coastal and maritime modelling team Develop specialist capability in areas such as coastal water quality, sediment transport, automation and digital modelling Work on a fascinating mix of UK and international projects Collaborate with respected experts across coastal engineering, hydroinformatics, environmental science and digital delivery Spend more time solving complex technical issues and less time navigating unnecessary bureaucracy Grow your industry profile through technical leadership, publications, conferences and thought leadership activities Mentor talented modellers and technical specialists, helping shape the people who will be spearheading this in the future Benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements that fit around your life Access excellent professional development opportunities and long-term career progression Most importantly, you'll join a business that values expertise, encourages curiosity and invests in innovation. We Offer Compensation that reflects your skills and experience Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10% Private medical cover and Digital GP access Family planning and fertility support services Enhanced parental leave and family support programmes Employee Networks: We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds Life assurance at four times your salary Income protection for long-term financial security Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burn Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunities Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes About the Opportunity Demand for coastal, environmental and water sector modelling has never been greater. As climate resilience, environmental regulation and digital transformation continue to reshape the industry, we're expanding our capability to help clients tackle increasingly complex issues. This role sits at the heart of that growth. You'll work alongside an established modelling senior team members, providing technical direction across a wide range of projects while helping us identify where the next opportunities lie. Your work could involve: Coastal process, hydrodynamic and sediment transport modelling Coastal water quality and environmental modelling studies Maritime infrastructure and port developments Climate resilience and coastal adaptation projects Water sector and environmental improvement programmes Development of innovative digital, automated and data-driven modelling solutions You'll act as a trusted technical advisor, supporting project teams, reviewing complex modelling studies and helping ensure excellence across project delivery. Beyond projects, you'll play a major role in capability building, supporting recruitment, mentoring colleagues and helping develop the tools, standards and approaches that will underpin the future success of our modelling team. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys thinking beyond today's challenges and wants to help define what's next. Significant experience in coastal, maritime or environmental modelling Strong technical expertise in areas such as hydrodynamics, coastal processes, sediment transport, morphology or water quality modelling Experience providing technical leadership, review and guidance on complex modelling projects The ability to mentor and develop technical teams Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and project stakeholders A degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline The Future of Coastal Modelling Is Being Written Right Now. We're looking for someone who wants to do more than deliver projects. Someone who wants to influence technical direction, champion innovation and help solve the environmental issues that matter most. If you're excited by the prospect of combining technical excellence, industry direction and the freedom to shape new capability, we'd love to start the conversation. Apply today and help us push the boundaries of what's possible in coastal and environmental modelling. Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week Good luck with your application Reading Berkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Environmental Water Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Oct 30, 2026
Full time
Senior Associate Director / Technical Lead - Coastal Modelling Not every technical leadership role gives you the chance to shape the future of an entire capability. This one does. As Senior Associate Director or Technical Lead in Coastal Modelling, you'll help define how modelling is used to solve some of the most complex coastal, environmental and infrastructure challenges facing society today. You'll be a key technical voice within our coastal and maritime business, influencing how we develop new approaches, adopt emerging technologies and respond to evolving client needs. From protecting communities against coastal change and flooding to improving water quality and supporting major infrastructure investment, your expertise will help clients make better judgements with confidence. Just as importantly, you'll help grow the next generation of technical specialists, strengthening a capability that delivers meaningful outcomes for people, places and the environment. What's In It For You This isn't a role where you inherit a fixed brief. It's an opportunity to build on your strengths, pursue the technical areas that genuinely interest you and help shape where our coastal modelling capability goes next. At Jacobs, you'll have the freedom, support and platform to: Influence the future direction of a nationally recognised coastal and maritime modelling team Develop specialist capability in areas such as coastal water quality, sediment transport, automation and digital modelling Work on a fascinating mix of UK and international projects Collaborate with respected experts across coastal engineering, hydroinformatics, environmental science and digital delivery Spend more time solving complex technical issues and less time navigating unnecessary bureaucracy Grow your industry profile through technical leadership, publications, conferences and thought leadership activities Mentor talented modellers and technical specialists, helping shape the people who will be spearheading this in the future Benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements that fit around your life Access excellent professional development opportunities and long-term career progression Most importantly, you'll join a business that values expertise, encourages curiosity and invests in innovation. We Offer Compensation that reflects your skills and experience Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10% Private medical cover and Digital GP access Family planning and fertility support services Enhanced parental leave and family support programmes Employee Networks: We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds Life assurance at four times your salary Income protection for long-term financial security Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burn Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunities Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes About the Opportunity Demand for coastal, environmental and water sector modelling has never been greater. As climate resilience, environmental regulation and digital transformation continue to reshape the industry, we're expanding our capability to help clients tackle increasingly complex issues. This role sits at the heart of that growth. You'll work alongside an established modelling senior team members, providing technical direction across a wide range of projects while helping us identify where the next opportunities lie. Your work could involve: Coastal process, hydrodynamic and sediment transport modelling Coastal water quality and environmental modelling studies Maritime infrastructure and port developments Climate resilience and coastal adaptation projects Water sector and environmental improvement programmes Development of innovative digital, automated and data-driven modelling solutions You'll act as a trusted technical advisor, supporting project teams, reviewing complex modelling studies and helping ensure excellence across project delivery. Beyond projects, you'll play a major role in capability building, supporting recruitment, mentoring colleagues and helping develop the tools, standards and approaches that will underpin the future success of our modelling team. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys thinking beyond today's challenges and wants to help define what's next. Significant experience in coastal, maritime or environmental modelling Strong technical expertise in areas such as hydrodynamics, coastal processes, sediment transport, morphology or water quality modelling Experience providing technical leadership, review and guidance on complex modelling projects The ability to mentor and develop technical teams Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and project stakeholders A degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline The Future of Coastal Modelling Is Being Written Right Now. We're looking for someone who wants to do more than deliver projects. Someone who wants to influence technical direction, champion innovation and help solve the environmental issues that matter most. If you're excited by the prospect of combining technical excellence, industry direction and the freedom to shape new capability, we'd love to start the conversation. Apply today and help us push the boundaries of what's possible in coastal and environmental modelling. Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week Good luck with your application Reading Berkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Environmental Water Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Senior Associate Director / Technical Lead - Coastal Modelling Not every technical leadership role gives you the chance to shape the future of an entire capability. This one does. As Senior Associate Director or Technical Lead in Coastal Modelling, you'll help define how modelling is used to solve some of the most complex coastal, environmental and infrastructure challenges facing society today. You'll be a key technical voice within our coastal and maritime business, influencing how we develop new approaches, adopt emerging technologies and respond to evolving client needs. From protecting communities against coastal change and flooding to improving water quality and supporting major infrastructure investment, your expertise will help clients make better judgements with confidence. Just as importantly, you'll help grow the next generation of technical specialists, strengthening a capability that delivers meaningful outcomes for people, places and the environment. What's In It For You This isn't a role where you inherit a fixed brief. It's an opportunity to build on your strengths, pursue the technical areas that genuinely interest you and help shape where our coastal modelling capability goes next. At Jacobs, you'll have the freedom, support and platform to: Influence the future direction of a nationally recognised coastal and maritime modelling team Develop specialist capability in areas such as coastal water quality, sediment transport, automation and digital modelling Work on a fascinating mix of UK and international projects Collaborate with respected experts across coastal engineering, hydroinformatics, environmental science and digital delivery Spend more time solving complex technical issues and less time navigating unnecessary bureaucracy Grow your industry profile through technical leadership, publications, conferences and thought leadership activities Mentor talented modellers and technical specialists, helping shape the people who will be spearheading this in the future Benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements that fit around your life Access excellent professional development opportunities and long-term career progression Most importantly, you'll join a business that values expertise, encourages curiosity and invests in innovation. We Offer Compensation that reflects your skills and experience Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10% Private medical cover and Digital GP access Family planning and fertility support services Enhanced parental leave and family support programmes Employee Networks: We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds Life assurance at four times your salary Income protection for long-term financial security Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burn Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunities Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes About the Opportunity Demand for coastal, environmental and water sector modelling has never been greater. As climate resilience, environmental regulation and digital transformation continue to reshape the industry, we're expanding our capability to help clients tackle increasingly complex issues. This role sits at the heart of that growth. You'll work alongside an established modelling senior team members, providing technical direction across a wide range of projects while helping us identify where the next opportunities lie. Your work could involve: Coastal process, hydrodynamic and sediment transport modelling Coastal water quality and environmental modelling studies Maritime infrastructure and port developments Climate resilience and coastal adaptation projects Water sector and environmental improvement programmes Development of innovative digital, automated and data-driven modelling solutions You'll act as a trusted technical advisor, supporting project teams, reviewing complex modelling studies and helping ensure excellence across project delivery. Beyond projects, you'll play a major role in capability building, supporting recruitment, mentoring colleagues and helping develop the tools, standards and approaches that will underpin the future success of our modelling team. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys thinking beyond today's challenges and wants to help define what's next. Significant experience in coastal, maritime or environmental modelling Strong technical expertise in areas such as hydrodynamics, coastal processes, sediment transport, morphology or water quality modelling Experience providing technical leadership, review and guidance on complex modelling projects The ability to mentor and develop technical teams Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and project stakeholders A degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline The Future of Coastal Modelling Is Being Written Right Now. We're looking for someone who wants to do more than deliver projects. Someone who wants to influence technical direction, champion innovation and help solve the environmental issues that matter most. If you're excited by the prospect of combining technical excellence, industry direction and the freedom to shape new capability, we'd love to start the conversation. Apply today and help us push the boundaries of what's possible in coastal and environmental modelling. Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week Good luck with your application Reading Berkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Environmental Water Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Oct 30, 2026
Full time
Senior Associate Director / Technical Lead - Coastal Modelling Not every technical leadership role gives you the chance to shape the future of an entire capability. This one does. As Senior Associate Director or Technical Lead in Coastal Modelling, you'll help define how modelling is used to solve some of the most complex coastal, environmental and infrastructure challenges facing society today. You'll be a key technical voice within our coastal and maritime business, influencing how we develop new approaches, adopt emerging technologies and respond to evolving client needs. From protecting communities against coastal change and flooding to improving water quality and supporting major infrastructure investment, your expertise will help clients make better judgements with confidence. Just as importantly, you'll help grow the next generation of technical specialists, strengthening a capability that delivers meaningful outcomes for people, places and the environment. What's In It For You This isn't a role where you inherit a fixed brief. It's an opportunity to build on your strengths, pursue the technical areas that genuinely interest you and help shape where our coastal modelling capability goes next. At Jacobs, you'll have the freedom, support and platform to: Influence the future direction of a nationally recognised coastal and maritime modelling team Develop specialist capability in areas such as coastal water quality, sediment transport, automation and digital modelling Work on a fascinating mix of UK and international projects Collaborate with respected experts across coastal engineering, hydroinformatics, environmental science and digital delivery Spend more time solving complex technical issues and less time navigating unnecessary bureaucracy Grow your industry profile through technical leadership, publications, conferences and thought leadership activities Mentor talented modellers and technical specialists, helping shape the people who will be spearheading this in the future Benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements that fit around your life Access excellent professional development opportunities and long-term career progression Most importantly, you'll join a business that values expertise, encourages curiosity and invests in innovation. We Offer Compensation that reflects your skills and experience Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10% Private medical cover and Digital GP access Family planning and fertility support services Enhanced parental leave and family support programmes Employee Networks: We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds Life assurance at four times your salary Income protection for long-term financial security Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burn Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunities Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes About the Opportunity Demand for coastal, environmental and water sector modelling has never been greater. As climate resilience, environmental regulation and digital transformation continue to reshape the industry, we're expanding our capability to help clients tackle increasingly complex issues. This role sits at the heart of that growth. You'll work alongside an established modelling senior team members, providing technical direction across a wide range of projects while helping us identify where the next opportunities lie. Your work could involve: Coastal process, hydrodynamic and sediment transport modelling Coastal water quality and environmental modelling studies Maritime infrastructure and port developments Climate resilience and coastal adaptation projects Water sector and environmental improvement programmes Development of innovative digital, automated and data-driven modelling solutions You'll act as a trusted technical advisor, supporting project teams, reviewing complex modelling studies and helping ensure excellence across project delivery. Beyond projects, you'll play a major role in capability building, supporting recruitment, mentoring colleagues and helping develop the tools, standards and approaches that will underpin the future success of our modelling team. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys thinking beyond today's challenges and wants to help define what's next. Significant experience in coastal, maritime or environmental modelling Strong technical expertise in areas such as hydrodynamics, coastal processes, sediment transport, morphology or water quality modelling Experience providing technical leadership, review and guidance on complex modelling projects The ability to mentor and develop technical teams Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and project stakeholders A degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline The Future of Coastal Modelling Is Being Written Right Now. We're looking for someone who wants to do more than deliver projects. Someone who wants to influence technical direction, champion innovation and help solve the environmental issues that matter most. If you're excited by the prospect of combining technical excellence, industry direction and the freedom to shape new capability, we'd love to start the conversation. Apply today and help us push the boundaries of what's possible in coastal and environmental modelling. Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week Good luck with your application Reading Berkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Environmental Water Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Senior Associate Director / Technical Lead - Coastal Modelling Not every technical leadership role gives you the chance to shape the future of an entire capability. This one does. As Senior Associate Director or Technical Lead in Coastal Modelling, you'll help define how modelling is used to solve some of the most complex coastal, environmental and infrastructure challenges facing society today. You'll be a key technical voice within our coastal and maritime business, influencing how we develop new approaches, adopt emerging technologies and respond to evolving client needs. From protecting communities against coastal change and flooding to improving water quality and supporting major infrastructure investment, your expertise will help clients make better judgements with confidence. Just as importantly, you'll help grow the next generation of technical specialists, strengthening a capability that delivers meaningful outcomes for people, places and the environment. What's In It For You This isn't a role where you inherit a fixed brief. It's an opportunity to build on your strengths, pursue the technical areas that genuinely interest you and help shape where our coastal modelling capability goes next. At Jacobs, you'll have the freedom, support and platform to: Influence the future direction of a nationally recognised coastal and maritime modelling team Develop specialist capability in areas such as coastal water quality, sediment transport, automation and digital modelling Work on a fascinating mix of UK and international projects Collaborate with respected experts across coastal engineering, hydroinformatics, environmental science and digital delivery Spend more time solving complex technical issues and less time navigating unnecessary bureaucracy Grow your industry profile through technical leadership, publications, conferences and thought leadership activities Mentor talented modellers and technical specialists, helping shape the people who will be spearheading this in the future Benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements that fit around your life Access excellent professional development opportunities and long-term career progression Most importantly, you'll join a business that values expertise, encourages curiosity and invests in innovation. We Offer Compensation that reflects your skills and experience Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10% Private medical cover and Digital GP access Family planning and fertility support services Enhanced parental leave and family support programmes Employee Networks: We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds Life assurance at four times your salary Income protection for long-term financial security Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burn Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunities Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes About the Opportunity Demand for coastal, environmental and water sector modelling has never been greater. As climate resilience, environmental regulation and digital transformation continue to reshape the industry, we're expanding our capability to help clients tackle increasingly complex issues. This role sits at the heart of that growth. You'll work alongside an established modelling senior team members, providing technical direction across a wide range of projects while helping us identify where the next opportunities lie. Your work could involve: Coastal process, hydrodynamic and sediment transport modelling Coastal water quality and environmental modelling studies Maritime infrastructure and port developments Climate resilience and coastal adaptation projects Water sector and environmental improvement programmes Development of innovative digital, automated and data-driven modelling solutions You'll act as a trusted technical advisor, supporting project teams, reviewing complex modelling studies and helping ensure excellence across project delivery. Beyond projects, you'll play a major role in capability building, supporting recruitment, mentoring colleagues and helping develop the tools, standards and approaches that will underpin the future success of our modelling team. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys thinking beyond today's challenges and wants to help define what's next. Significant experience in coastal, maritime or environmental modelling Strong technical expertise in areas such as hydrodynamics, coastal processes, sediment transport, morphology or water quality modelling Experience providing technical leadership, review and guidance on complex modelling projects The ability to mentor and develop technical teams Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and project stakeholders A degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline The Future of Coastal Modelling Is Being Written Right Now. We're looking for someone who wants to do more than deliver projects. Someone who wants to influence technical direction, champion innovation and help solve the environmental issues that matter most. If you're excited by the prospect of combining technical excellence, industry direction and the freedom to shape new capability, we'd love to start the conversation. Apply today and help us push the boundaries of what's possible in coastal and environmental modelling. Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week Good luck with your application Reading Berkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Environmental Water Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Oct 30, 2026
Full time
Senior Associate Director / Technical Lead - Coastal Modelling Not every technical leadership role gives you the chance to shape the future of an entire capability. This one does. As Senior Associate Director or Technical Lead in Coastal Modelling, you'll help define how modelling is used to solve some of the most complex coastal, environmental and infrastructure challenges facing society today. You'll be a key technical voice within our coastal and maritime business, influencing how we develop new approaches, adopt emerging technologies and respond to evolving client needs. From protecting communities against coastal change and flooding to improving water quality and supporting major infrastructure investment, your expertise will help clients make better judgements with confidence. Just as importantly, you'll help grow the next generation of technical specialists, strengthening a capability that delivers meaningful outcomes for people, places and the environment. What's In It For You This isn't a role where you inherit a fixed brief. It's an opportunity to build on your strengths, pursue the technical areas that genuinely interest you and help shape where our coastal modelling capability goes next. At Jacobs, you'll have the freedom, support and platform to: Influence the future direction of a nationally recognised coastal and maritime modelling team Develop specialist capability in areas such as coastal water quality, sediment transport, automation and digital modelling Work on a fascinating mix of UK and international projects Collaborate with respected experts across coastal engineering, hydroinformatics, environmental science and digital delivery Spend more time solving complex technical issues and less time navigating unnecessary bureaucracy Grow your industry profile through technical leadership, publications, conferences and thought leadership activities Mentor talented modellers and technical specialists, helping shape the people who will be spearheading this in the future Benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements that fit around your life Access excellent professional development opportunities and long-term career progression Most importantly, you'll join a business that values expertise, encourages curiosity and invests in innovation. We Offer Compensation that reflects your skills and experience Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10% Private medical cover and Digital GP access Family planning and fertility support services Enhanced parental leave and family support programmes Employee Networks: We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds Life assurance at four times your salary Income protection for long-term financial security Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burn Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunities Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes About the Opportunity Demand for coastal, environmental and water sector modelling has never been greater. As climate resilience, environmental regulation and digital transformation continue to reshape the industry, we're expanding our capability to help clients tackle increasingly complex issues. This role sits at the heart of that growth. You'll work alongside an established modelling senior team members, providing technical direction across a wide range of projects while helping us identify where the next opportunities lie. Your work could involve: Coastal process, hydrodynamic and sediment transport modelling Coastal water quality and environmental modelling studies Maritime infrastructure and port developments Climate resilience and coastal adaptation projects Water sector and environmental improvement programmes Development of innovative digital, automated and data-driven modelling solutions You'll act as a trusted technical advisor, supporting project teams, reviewing complex modelling studies and helping ensure excellence across project delivery. Beyond projects, you'll play a major role in capability building, supporting recruitment, mentoring colleagues and helping develop the tools, standards and approaches that will underpin the future success of our modelling team. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys thinking beyond today's challenges and wants to help define what's next. Significant experience in coastal, maritime or environmental modelling Strong technical expertise in areas such as hydrodynamics, coastal processes, sediment transport, morphology or water quality modelling Experience providing technical leadership, review and guidance on complex modelling projects The ability to mentor and develop technical teams Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and project stakeholders A degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline The Future of Coastal Modelling Is Being Written Right Now. We're looking for someone who wants to do more than deliver projects. Someone who wants to influence technical direction, champion innovation and help solve the environmental issues that matter most. If you're excited by the prospect of combining technical excellence, industry direction and the freedom to shape new capability, we'd love to start the conversation. Apply today and help us push the boundaries of what's possible in coastal and environmental modelling. Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week Good luck with your application Reading Berkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Environmental Water Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Lead Solution Architect Join Jacobs' Design Automation team and play a key role in shaping the software products and platforms used by engineers across our global business. Operating as part of a product-focused software organisation within Jacobs, you'll help define the architectural direction for a diverse portfolio of applications, driving innovation, scalability, and engineering excellence. This is not simply a delivery role; it is a transformation role. A real opportunity to influence how software is designed, built, and delivered across multiple teams. Your leadership will help strengthen engineering standards, improve development practices, and ensure our technology platforms are ready to support future growth, including the adoption of emerging AI-enabled capabilities. What You'll Do As Lead Solution Architect, you'll provide architectural leadership across a broad portfolio of software products and services. Working closely with software engineers, product leaders, and technical stakeholders, you'll translate business needs into robust, scalable, and secure solutions. You'll guide architectural decision-making, mentor engineering teams, review solution designs, and help establish consistent approaches to software development, cloud architecture, CI/CD, and technical delivery. While this is not a hands-on development role, you'll be comfortable engaging with technology at a detailed level, whether reviewing designs, developing proof of concepts, or helping teams solve complex technical challenges. We're looking for an experienced software or solution architect who combines technical depth with strong leadership and communication skills. Someone who has successfully designed and delivered complex cloud-based software platforms and distributed systems. You'll have strong architectural judgement, a pragmatic approach to technology decision-making, and the ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams. You'll also bring: Experience designing and delivering distributed, cloud-based software solutions in Azure, AWS, or similar cloud environments. A proven track record of providing architectural leadership across multiple applications, products, or engineering teams. Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, cloud-native development, and software delivery lifecycle principles. Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction without direct line management responsibility. The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and build credibility as a trusted advisor. Experience within SaaS, product-led technology organisations, or cloud-native software environments would be particularly valuable. Exposure to technologies such as .NET, C#, Python, microservices, and modern AI-enabled software development approaches would also be beneficial. Experience within the AEC sector or with platforms such as Autodesk or Bentley Systems would be an advantage, but is not essential. At Jacobs, we deliver solutions that matter. You'll be trusted to shape technical direction, influence engineering excellence, and help teams build high-quality software that makes a real impact across our global organisation. If you're excited by the prospect of solving complex technical challenges, mentoring talented engineers, and helping define the next generation of software platforms, we'd love to hear from you. Other key info This is a permanent role, UK based, hybrid (2-3 days/week - office/site) aligned to a local Jacobs office, with business travel to support client and business requirements. Full time employment at Jacobs is based on a 40-hour working week. We place a strong emphasis on work life balance and flexibility, and flexi-time, other working patterns may be available. All Jacobs employees will require a BPSS check as part of the hiring and onboarding process. We offer an excellent and wide range of employee benefits including comprehensive Health Cover, Life Assurance, Income Protection, holiday buy/sell scheme, and a variety of wellbeing, family, parental and fertility support offerings, along with an enhanced contribution pension scheme. More company details and info below: Cardiff South Glamorgan United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Reading Berkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Northminster Peterborough United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom York North Yorkshire United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Belfast Antrim United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Digital and Data Transportation Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
Lead Solution Architect Join Jacobs' Design Automation team and play a key role in shaping the software products and platforms used by engineers across our global business. Operating as part of a product-focused software organisation within Jacobs, you'll help define the architectural direction for a diverse portfolio of applications, driving innovation, scalability, and engineering excellence. This is not simply a delivery role; it is a transformation role. A real opportunity to influence how software is designed, built, and delivered across multiple teams. Your leadership will help strengthen engineering standards, improve development practices, and ensure our technology platforms are ready to support future growth, including the adoption of emerging AI-enabled capabilities. What You'll Do As Lead Solution Architect, you'll provide architectural leadership across a broad portfolio of software products and services. Working closely with software engineers, product leaders, and technical stakeholders, you'll translate business needs into robust, scalable, and secure solutions. You'll guide architectural decision-making, mentor engineering teams, review solution designs, and help establish consistent approaches to software development, cloud architecture, CI/CD, and technical delivery. While this is not a hands-on development role, you'll be comfortable engaging with technology at a detailed level, whether reviewing designs, developing proof of concepts, or helping teams solve complex technical challenges. We're looking for an experienced software or solution architect who combines technical depth with strong leadership and communication skills. Someone who has successfully designed and delivered complex cloud-based software platforms and distributed systems. You'll have strong architectural judgement, a pragmatic approach to technology decision-making, and the ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams. You'll also bring: Experience designing and delivering distributed, cloud-based software solutions in Azure, AWS, or similar cloud environments. A proven track record of providing architectural leadership across multiple applications, products, or engineering teams. Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, cloud-native development, and software delivery lifecycle principles. Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction without direct line management responsibility. The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and build credibility as a trusted advisor. Experience within SaaS, product-led technology organisations, or cloud-native software environments would be particularly valuable. Exposure to technologies such as .NET, C#, Python, microservices, and modern AI-enabled software development approaches would also be beneficial. Experience within the AEC sector or with platforms such as Autodesk or Bentley Systems would be an advantage, but is not essential. At Jacobs, we deliver solutions that matter. You'll be trusted to shape technical direction, influence engineering excellence, and help teams build high-quality software that makes a real impact across our global organisation. If you're excited by the prospect of solving complex technical challenges, mentoring talented engineers, and helping define the next generation of software platforms, we'd love to hear from you. Other key info This is a permanent role, UK based, hybrid (2-3 days/week - office/site) aligned to a local Jacobs office, with business travel to support client and business requirements. Full time employment at Jacobs is based on a 40-hour working week. We place a strong emphasis on work life balance and flexibility, and flexi-time, other working patterns may be available. All Jacobs employees will require a BPSS check as part of the hiring and onboarding process. We offer an excellent and wide range of employee benefits including comprehensive Health Cover, Life Assurance, Income Protection, holiday buy/sell scheme, and a variety of wellbeing, family, parental and fertility support offerings, along with an enhanced contribution pension scheme. More company details and info below: Cardiff South Glamorgan United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Reading Berkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Northminster Peterborough United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom York North Yorkshire United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Belfast Antrim United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Digital and Data Transportation Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Lead Solution Architect Join Jacobs' Design Automation team and play a key role in shaping the software products and platforms used by engineers across our global business. Operating as part of a product-focused software organisation within Jacobs, you'll help define the architectural direction for a diverse portfolio of applications, driving innovation, scalability, and engineering excellence. This is not simply a delivery role; it is a transformation role. A real opportunity to influence how software is designed, built, and delivered across multiple teams. Your leadership will help strengthen engineering standards, improve development practices, and ensure our technology platforms are ready to support future growth, including the adoption of emerging AI-enabled capabilities. What You'll Do As Lead Solution Architect, you'll provide architectural leadership across a broad portfolio of software products and services. Working closely with software engineers, product leaders, and technical stakeholders, you'll translate business needs into robust, scalable, and secure solutions. You'll guide architectural decision-making, mentor engineering teams, review solution designs, and help establish consistent approaches to software development, cloud architecture, CI/CD, and technical delivery. While this is not a hands-on development role, you'll be comfortable engaging with technology at a detailed level, whether reviewing designs, developing proof of concepts, or helping teams solve complex technical challenges. We're looking for an experienced software or solution architect who combines technical depth with strong leadership and communication skills. Someone who has successfully designed and delivered complex cloud-based software platforms and distributed systems. You'll have strong architectural judgement, a pragmatic approach to technology decision-making, and the ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams. You'll also bring: Experience designing and delivering distributed, cloud-based software solutions in Azure, AWS, or similar cloud environments. A proven track record of providing architectural leadership across multiple applications, products, or engineering teams. Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, cloud-native development, and software delivery lifecycle principles. Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction without direct line management responsibility. The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and build credibility as a trusted advisor. Experience within SaaS, product-led technology organisations, or cloud-native software environments would be particularly valuable. Exposure to technologies such as .NET, C#, Python, microservices, and modern AI-enabled software development approaches would also be beneficial. Experience within the AEC sector or with platforms such as Autodesk or Bentley Systems would be an advantage, but is not essential. At Jacobs, we deliver solutions that matter. You'll be trusted to shape technical direction, influence engineering excellence, and help teams build high-quality software that makes a real impact across our global organisation. If you're excited by the prospect of solving complex technical challenges, mentoring talented engineers, and helping define the next generation of software platforms, we'd love to hear from you. Other key info This is a permanent role, UK based, hybrid (2-3 days/week - office/site) aligned to a local Jacobs office, with business travel to support client and business requirements. Full time employment at Jacobs is based on a 40-hour working week. We place a strong emphasis on work life balance and flexibility, and flexi-time, other working patterns may be available. All Jacobs employees will require a BPSS check as part of the hiring and onboarding process. We offer an excellent and wide range of employee benefits including comprehensive Health Cover, Life Assurance, Income Protection, holiday buy/sell scheme, and a variety of wellbeing, family, parental and fertility support offerings, along with an enhanced contribution pension scheme. More company details and info below: Cardiff South Glamorgan United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Reading Berkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Northminster Peterborough United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom York North Yorkshire United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Belfast Antrim United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Digital and Data Transportation Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
Lead Solution Architect Join Jacobs' Design Automation team and play a key role in shaping the software products and platforms used by engineers across our global business. Operating as part of a product-focused software organisation within Jacobs, you'll help define the architectural direction for a diverse portfolio of applications, driving innovation, scalability, and engineering excellence. This is not simply a delivery role; it is a transformation role. A real opportunity to influence how software is designed, built, and delivered across multiple teams. Your leadership will help strengthen engineering standards, improve development practices, and ensure our technology platforms are ready to support future growth, including the adoption of emerging AI-enabled capabilities. What You'll Do As Lead Solution Architect, you'll provide architectural leadership across a broad portfolio of software products and services. Working closely with software engineers, product leaders, and technical stakeholders, you'll translate business needs into robust, scalable, and secure solutions. You'll guide architectural decision-making, mentor engineering teams, review solution designs, and help establish consistent approaches to software development, cloud architecture, CI/CD, and technical delivery. While this is not a hands-on development role, you'll be comfortable engaging with technology at a detailed level, whether reviewing designs, developing proof of concepts, or helping teams solve complex technical challenges. We're looking for an experienced software or solution architect who combines technical depth with strong leadership and communication skills. Someone who has successfully designed and delivered complex cloud-based software platforms and distributed systems. You'll have strong architectural judgement, a pragmatic approach to technology decision-making, and the ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams. You'll also bring: Experience designing and delivering distributed, cloud-based software solutions in Azure, AWS, or similar cloud environments. A proven track record of providing architectural leadership across multiple applications, products, or engineering teams. Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, cloud-native development, and software delivery lifecycle principles. Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction without direct line management responsibility. The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and build credibility as a trusted advisor. Experience within SaaS, product-led technology organisations, or cloud-native software environments would be particularly valuable. Exposure to technologies such as .NET, C#, Python, microservices, and modern AI-enabled software development approaches would also be beneficial. Experience within the AEC sector or with platforms such as Autodesk or Bentley Systems would be an advantage, but is not essential. At Jacobs, we deliver solutions that matter. You'll be trusted to shape technical direction, influence engineering excellence, and help teams build high-quality software that makes a real impact across our global organisation. If you're excited by the prospect of solving complex technical challenges, mentoring talented engineers, and helping define the next generation of software platforms, we'd love to hear from you. Other key info This is a permanent role, UK based, hybrid (2-3 days/week - office/site) aligned to a local Jacobs office, with business travel to support client and business requirements. Full time employment at Jacobs is based on a 40-hour working week. We place a strong emphasis on work life balance and flexibility, and flexi-time, other working patterns may be available. All Jacobs employees will require a BPSS check as part of the hiring and onboarding process. We offer an excellent and wide range of employee benefits including comprehensive Health Cover, Life Assurance, Income Protection, holiday buy/sell scheme, and a variety of wellbeing, family, parental and fertility support offerings, along with an enhanced contribution pension scheme. More company details and info below: Cardiff South Glamorgan United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Reading Berkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Northminster Peterborough United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom York North Yorkshire United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Belfast Antrim United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Digital and Data Transportation Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Lead Solution Architect Join Jacobs' Design Automation team and play a key role in shaping the software products and platforms used by engineers across our global business. Operating as part of a product-focused software organisation within Jacobs, you'll help define the architectural direction for a diverse portfolio of applications, driving innovation, scalability, and engineering excellence. This is not simply a delivery role; it is a transformation role. A real opportunity to influence how software is designed, built, and delivered across multiple teams. Your leadership will help strengthen engineering standards, improve development practices, and ensure our technology platforms are ready to support future growth, including the adoption of emerging AI-enabled capabilities. What You'll Do As Lead Solution Architect, you'll provide architectural leadership across a broad portfolio of software products and services. Working closely with software engineers, product leaders, and technical stakeholders, you'll translate business needs into robust, scalable, and secure solutions. You'll guide architectural decision-making, mentor engineering teams, review solution designs, and help establish consistent approaches to software development, cloud architecture, CI/CD, and technical delivery. While this is not a hands-on development role, you'll be comfortable engaging with technology at a detailed level, whether reviewing designs, developing proof of concepts, or helping teams solve complex technical challenges. We're looking for an experienced software or solution architect who combines technical depth with strong leadership and communication skills. Someone who has successfully designed and delivered complex cloud-based software platforms and distributed systems. You'll have strong architectural judgement, a pragmatic approach to technology decision-making, and the ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams. You'll also bring: Experience designing and delivering distributed, cloud-based software solutions in Azure, AWS, or similar cloud environments. A proven track record of providing architectural leadership across multiple applications, products, or engineering teams. Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, cloud-native development, and software delivery lifecycle principles. Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction without direct line management responsibility. The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and build credibility as a trusted advisor. Experience within SaaS, product-led technology organisations, or cloud-native software environments would be particularly valuable. Exposure to technologies such as .NET, C#, Python, microservices, and modern AI-enabled software development approaches would also be beneficial. Experience within the AEC sector or with platforms such as Autodesk or Bentley Systems would be an advantage, but is not essential. At Jacobs, we deliver solutions that matter. You'll be trusted to shape technical direction, influence engineering excellence, and help teams build high-quality software that makes a real impact across our global organisation. If you're excited by the prospect of solving complex technical challenges, mentoring talented engineers, and helping define the next generation of software platforms, we'd love to hear from you. Other key info This is a permanent role, UK based, hybrid (2-3 days/week - office/site) aligned to a local Jacobs office, with business travel to support client and business requirements. Full time employment at Jacobs is based on a 40-hour working week. We place a strong emphasis on work life balance and flexibility, and flexi-time, other working patterns may be available. All Jacobs employees will require a BPSS check as part of the hiring and onboarding process. We offer an excellent and wide range of employee benefits including comprehensive Health Cover, Life Assurance, Income Protection, holiday buy/sell scheme, and a variety of wellbeing, family, parental and fertility support offerings, along with an enhanced contribution pension scheme. More company details and info below: Cardiff South Glamorgan United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Reading Berkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Northminster Peterborough United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom York North Yorkshire United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Belfast Antrim United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Digital and Data Transportation Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
Lead Solution Architect Join Jacobs' Design Automation team and play a key role in shaping the software products and platforms used by engineers across our global business. Operating as part of a product-focused software organisation within Jacobs, you'll help define the architectural direction for a diverse portfolio of applications, driving innovation, scalability, and engineering excellence. This is not simply a delivery role; it is a transformation role. A real opportunity to influence how software is designed, built, and delivered across multiple teams. Your leadership will help strengthen engineering standards, improve development practices, and ensure our technology platforms are ready to support future growth, including the adoption of emerging AI-enabled capabilities. What You'll Do As Lead Solution Architect, you'll provide architectural leadership across a broad portfolio of software products and services. Working closely with software engineers, product leaders, and technical stakeholders, you'll translate business needs into robust, scalable, and secure solutions. You'll guide architectural decision-making, mentor engineering teams, review solution designs, and help establish consistent approaches to software development, cloud architecture, CI/CD, and technical delivery. While this is not a hands-on development role, you'll be comfortable engaging with technology at a detailed level, whether reviewing designs, developing proof of concepts, or helping teams solve complex technical challenges. We're looking for an experienced software or solution architect who combines technical depth with strong leadership and communication skills. Someone who has successfully designed and delivered complex cloud-based software platforms and distributed systems. You'll have strong architectural judgement, a pragmatic approach to technology decision-making, and the ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams. You'll also bring: Experience designing and delivering distributed, cloud-based software solutions in Azure, AWS, or similar cloud environments. A proven track record of providing architectural leadership across multiple applications, products, or engineering teams. Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, cloud-native development, and software delivery lifecycle principles. Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction without direct line management responsibility. The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and build credibility as a trusted advisor. Experience within SaaS, product-led technology organisations, or cloud-native software environments would be particularly valuable. Exposure to technologies such as .NET, C#, Python, microservices, and modern AI-enabled software development approaches would also be beneficial. Experience within the AEC sector or with platforms such as Autodesk or Bentley Systems would be an advantage, but is not essential. At Jacobs, we deliver solutions that matter. You'll be trusted to shape technical direction, influence engineering excellence, and help teams build high-quality software that makes a real impact across our global organisation. If you're excited by the prospect of solving complex technical challenges, mentoring talented engineers, and helping define the next generation of software platforms, we'd love to hear from you. Other key info This is a permanent role, UK based, hybrid (2-3 days/week - office/site) aligned to a local Jacobs office, with business travel to support client and business requirements. Full time employment at Jacobs is based on a 40-hour working week. We place a strong emphasis on work life balance and flexibility, and flexi-time, other working patterns may be available. All Jacobs employees will require a BPSS check as part of the hiring and onboarding process. We offer an excellent and wide range of employee benefits including comprehensive Health Cover, Life Assurance, Income Protection, holiday buy/sell scheme, and a variety of wellbeing, family, parental and fertility support offerings, along with an enhanced contribution pension scheme. More company details and info below: Cardiff South Glamorgan United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Reading Berkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Northminster Peterborough United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom York North Yorkshire United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Belfast Antrim United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Digital and Data Transportation Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Lead Solution Architect Join Jacobs' Design Automation team and play a key role in shaping the software products and platforms used by engineers across our global business. Operating as part of a product-focused software organisation within Jacobs, you'll help define the architectural direction for a diverse portfolio of applications, driving innovation, scalability, and engineering excellence. This is not simply a delivery role; it is a transformation role. A real opportunity to influence how software is designed, built, and delivered across multiple teams. Your leadership will help strengthen engineering standards, improve development practices, and ensure our technology platforms are ready to support future growth, including the adoption of emerging AI-enabled capabilities. What You'll Do As Lead Solution Architect, you'll provide architectural leadership across a broad portfolio of software products and services. Working closely with software engineers, product leaders, and technical stakeholders, you'll translate business needs into robust, scalable, and secure solutions. You'll guide architectural decision-making, mentor engineering teams, review solution designs, and help establish consistent approaches to software development, cloud architecture, CI/CD, and technical delivery. While this is not a hands-on development role, you'll be comfortable engaging with technology at a detailed level, whether reviewing designs, developing proof of concepts, or helping teams solve complex technical challenges. We're looking for an experienced software or solution architect who combines technical depth with strong leadership and communication skills. Someone who has successfully designed and delivered complex cloud-based software platforms and distributed systems. You'll have strong architectural judgement, a pragmatic approach to technology decision-making, and the ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams. You'll also bring: Experience designing and delivering distributed, cloud-based software solutions in Azure, AWS, or similar cloud environments. A proven track record of providing architectural leadership across multiple applications, products, or engineering teams. Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, cloud-native development, and software delivery lifecycle principles. Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction without direct line management responsibility. The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and build credibility as a trusted advisor. Experience within SaaS, product-led technology organisations, or cloud-native software environments would be particularly valuable. Exposure to technologies such as .NET, C#, Python, microservices, and modern AI-enabled software development approaches would also be beneficial. Experience within the AEC sector or with platforms such as Autodesk or Bentley Systems would be an advantage, but is not essential. At Jacobs, we deliver solutions that matter. You'll be trusted to shape technical direction, influence engineering excellence, and help teams build high-quality software that makes a real impact across our global organisation. If you're excited by the prospect of solving complex technical challenges, mentoring talented engineers, and helping define the next generation of software platforms, we'd love to hear from you. Other key info This is a permanent role, UK based, hybrid (2-3 days/week - office/site) aligned to a local Jacobs office, with business travel to support client and business requirements. Full time employment at Jacobs is based on a 40-hour working week. We place a strong emphasis on work life balance and flexibility, and flexi-time, other working patterns may be available. All Jacobs employees will require a BPSS check as part of the hiring and onboarding process. We offer an excellent and wide range of employee benefits including comprehensive Health Cover, Life Assurance, Income Protection, holiday buy/sell scheme, and a variety of wellbeing, family, parental and fertility support offerings, along with an enhanced contribution pension scheme. More company details and info below: Cardiff South Glamorgan United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Reading Berkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Northminster Peterborough United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom York North Yorkshire United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Belfast Antrim United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Digital and Data Transportation Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
Lead Solution Architect Join Jacobs' Design Automation team and play a key role in shaping the software products and platforms used by engineers across our global business. Operating as part of a product-focused software organisation within Jacobs, you'll help define the architectural direction for a diverse portfolio of applications, driving innovation, scalability, and engineering excellence. This is not simply a delivery role; it is a transformation role. A real opportunity to influence how software is designed, built, and delivered across multiple teams. Your leadership will help strengthen engineering standards, improve development practices, and ensure our technology platforms are ready to support future growth, including the adoption of emerging AI-enabled capabilities. What You'll Do As Lead Solution Architect, you'll provide architectural leadership across a broad portfolio of software products and services. Working closely with software engineers, product leaders, and technical stakeholders, you'll translate business needs into robust, scalable, and secure solutions. You'll guide architectural decision-making, mentor engineering teams, review solution designs, and help establish consistent approaches to software development, cloud architecture, CI/CD, and technical delivery. While this is not a hands-on development role, you'll be comfortable engaging with technology at a detailed level, whether reviewing designs, developing proof of concepts, or helping teams solve complex technical challenges. We're looking for an experienced software or solution architect who combines technical depth with strong leadership and communication skills. Someone who has successfully designed and delivered complex cloud-based software platforms and distributed systems. You'll have strong architectural judgement, a pragmatic approach to technology decision-making, and the ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams. You'll also bring: Experience designing and delivering distributed, cloud-based software solutions in Azure, AWS, or similar cloud environments. A proven track record of providing architectural leadership across multiple applications, products, or engineering teams. Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, cloud-native development, and software delivery lifecycle principles. Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction without direct line management responsibility. The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and build credibility as a trusted advisor. Experience within SaaS, product-led technology organisations, or cloud-native software environments would be particularly valuable. Exposure to technologies such as .NET, C#, Python, microservices, and modern AI-enabled software development approaches would also be beneficial. Experience within the AEC sector or with platforms such as Autodesk or Bentley Systems would be an advantage, but is not essential. At Jacobs, we deliver solutions that matter. You'll be trusted to shape technical direction, influence engineering excellence, and help teams build high-quality software that makes a real impact across our global organisation. If you're excited by the prospect of solving complex technical challenges, mentoring talented engineers, and helping define the next generation of software platforms, we'd love to hear from you. Other key info This is a permanent role, UK based, hybrid (2-3 days/week - office/site) aligned to a local Jacobs office, with business travel to support client and business requirements. Full time employment at Jacobs is based on a 40-hour working week. We place a strong emphasis on work life balance and flexibility, and flexi-time, other working patterns may be available. All Jacobs employees will require a BPSS check as part of the hiring and onboarding process. We offer an excellent and wide range of employee benefits including comprehensive Health Cover, Life Assurance, Income Protection, holiday buy/sell scheme, and a variety of wellbeing, family, parental and fertility support offerings, along with an enhanced contribution pension scheme. More company details and info below: Cardiff South Glamorgan United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Reading Berkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Northminster Peterborough United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom York North Yorkshire United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Belfast Antrim United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Digital and Data Transportation Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Lead Solution Architect Join Jacobs' Design Automation team and play a key role in shaping the software products and platforms used by engineers across our global business. Operating as part of a product-focused software organisation within Jacobs, you'll help define the architectural direction for a diverse portfolio of applications, driving innovation, scalability, and engineering excellence. This is not simply a delivery role; it is a transformation role. A real opportunity to influence how software is designed, built, and delivered across multiple teams. Your leadership will help strengthen engineering standards, improve development practices, and ensure our technology platforms are ready to support future growth, including the adoption of emerging AI-enabled capabilities. What You'll Do As Lead Solution Architect, you'll provide architectural leadership across a broad portfolio of software products and services. Working closely with software engineers, product leaders, and technical stakeholders, you'll translate business needs into robust, scalable, and secure solutions. You'll guide architectural decision-making, mentor engineering teams, review solution designs, and help establish consistent approaches to software development, cloud architecture, CI/CD, and technical delivery. While this is not a hands-on development role, you'll be comfortable engaging with technology at a detailed level, whether reviewing designs, developing proof of concepts, or helping teams solve complex technical challenges. We're looking for an experienced software or solution architect who combines technical depth with strong leadership and communication skills. Someone who has successfully designed and delivered complex cloud-based software platforms and distributed systems. You'll have strong architectural judgement, a pragmatic approach to technology decision-making, and the ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams. You'll also bring: Experience designing and delivering distributed, cloud-based software solutions in Azure, AWS, or similar cloud environments. A proven track record of providing architectural leadership across multiple applications, products, or engineering teams. Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, cloud-native development, and software delivery lifecycle principles. Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction without direct line management responsibility. The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and build credibility as a trusted advisor. Experience within SaaS, product-led technology organisations, or cloud-native software environments would be particularly valuable. Exposure to technologies such as .NET, C#, Python, microservices, and modern AI-enabled software development approaches would also be beneficial. Experience within the AEC sector or with platforms such as Autodesk or Bentley Systems would be an advantage, but is not essential. At Jacobs, we deliver solutions that matter. You'll be trusted to shape technical direction, influence engineering excellence, and help teams build high-quality software that makes a real impact across our global organisation. If you're excited by the prospect of solving complex technical challenges, mentoring talented engineers, and helping define the next generation of software platforms, we'd love to hear from you. Other key info This is a permanent role, UK based, hybrid (2-3 days/week - office/site) aligned to a local Jacobs office, with business travel to support client and business requirements. Full time employment at Jacobs is based on a 40-hour working week. We place a strong emphasis on work life balance and flexibility, and flexi-time, other working patterns may be available. All Jacobs employees will require a BPSS check as part of the hiring and onboarding process. We offer an excellent and wide range of employee benefits including comprehensive Health Cover, Life Assurance, Income Protection, holiday buy/sell scheme, and a variety of wellbeing, family, parental and fertility support offerings, along with an enhanced contribution pension scheme. More company details and info below: Cardiff South Glamorgan United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Reading Berkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Northminster Peterborough United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom York North Yorkshire United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Belfast Antrim United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Digital and Data Transportation Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
Lead Solution Architect Join Jacobs' Design Automation team and play a key role in shaping the software products and platforms used by engineers across our global business. Operating as part of a product-focused software organisation within Jacobs, you'll help define the architectural direction for a diverse portfolio of applications, driving innovation, scalability, and engineering excellence. This is not simply a delivery role; it is a transformation role. A real opportunity to influence how software is designed, built, and delivered across multiple teams. Your leadership will help strengthen engineering standards, improve development practices, and ensure our technology platforms are ready to support future growth, including the adoption of emerging AI-enabled capabilities. What You'll Do As Lead Solution Architect, you'll provide architectural leadership across a broad portfolio of software products and services. Working closely with software engineers, product leaders, and technical stakeholders, you'll translate business needs into robust, scalable, and secure solutions. You'll guide architectural decision-making, mentor engineering teams, review solution designs, and help establish consistent approaches to software development, cloud architecture, CI/CD, and technical delivery. While this is not a hands-on development role, you'll be comfortable engaging with technology at a detailed level, whether reviewing designs, developing proof of concepts, or helping teams solve complex technical challenges. We're looking for an experienced software or solution architect who combines technical depth with strong leadership and communication skills. Someone who has successfully designed and delivered complex cloud-based software platforms and distributed systems. You'll have strong architectural judgement, a pragmatic approach to technology decision-making, and the ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams. You'll also bring: Experience designing and delivering distributed, cloud-based software solutions in Azure, AWS, or similar cloud environments. A proven track record of providing architectural leadership across multiple applications, products, or engineering teams. Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, cloud-native development, and software delivery lifecycle principles. Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction without direct line management responsibility. The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and build credibility as a trusted advisor. Experience within SaaS, product-led technology organisations, or cloud-native software environments would be particularly valuable. Exposure to technologies such as .NET, C#, Python, microservices, and modern AI-enabled software development approaches would also be beneficial. Experience within the AEC sector or with platforms such as Autodesk or Bentley Systems would be an advantage, but is not essential. At Jacobs, we deliver solutions that matter. You'll be trusted to shape technical direction, influence engineering excellence, and help teams build high-quality software that makes a real impact across our global organisation. If you're excited by the prospect of solving complex technical challenges, mentoring talented engineers, and helping define the next generation of software platforms, we'd love to hear from you. Other key info This is a permanent role, UK based, hybrid (2-3 days/week - office/site) aligned to a local Jacobs office, with business travel to support client and business requirements. Full time employment at Jacobs is based on a 40-hour working week. We place a strong emphasis on work life balance and flexibility, and flexi-time, other working patterns may be available. All Jacobs employees will require a BPSS check as part of the hiring and onboarding process. We offer an excellent and wide range of employee benefits including comprehensive Health Cover, Life Assurance, Income Protection, holiday buy/sell scheme, and a variety of wellbeing, family, parental and fertility support offerings, along with an enhanced contribution pension scheme. More company details and info below: Cardiff South Glamorgan United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Reading Berkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Northminster Peterborough United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom York North Yorkshire United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Belfast Antrim United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Digital and Data Transportation Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Lead Solution Architect Join Jacobs' Design Automation team and play a key role in shaping the software products and platforms used by engineers across our global business. Operating as part of a product-focused software organisation within Jacobs, you'll help define the architectural direction for a diverse portfolio of applications, driving innovation, scalability, and engineering excellence. This is not simply a delivery role; it is a transformation role. A real opportunity to influence how software is designed, built, and delivered across multiple teams. Your leadership will help strengthen engineering standards, improve development practices, and ensure our technology platforms are ready to support future growth, including the adoption of emerging AI-enabled capabilities. What You'll Do As Lead Solution Architect, you'll provide architectural leadership across a broad portfolio of software products and services. Working closely with software engineers, product leaders, and technical stakeholders, you'll translate business needs into robust, scalable, and secure solutions. You'll guide architectural decision-making, mentor engineering teams, review solution designs, and help establish consistent approaches to software development, cloud architecture, CI/CD, and technical delivery. While this is not a hands-on development role, you'll be comfortable engaging with technology at a detailed level, whether reviewing designs, developing proof of concepts, or helping teams solve complex technical challenges. We're looking for an experienced software or solution architect who combines technical depth with strong leadership and communication skills. Someone who has successfully designed and delivered complex cloud-based software platforms and distributed systems. You'll have strong architectural judgement, a pragmatic approach to technology decision-making, and the ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams. You'll also bring: Experience designing and delivering distributed, cloud-based software solutions in Azure, AWS, or similar cloud environments. A proven track record of providing architectural leadership across multiple applications, products, or engineering teams. Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, cloud-native development, and software delivery lifecycle principles. Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction without direct line management responsibility. The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and build credibility as a trusted advisor. Experience within SaaS, product-led technology organisations, or cloud-native software environments would be particularly valuable. Exposure to technologies such as .NET, C#, Python, microservices, and modern AI-enabled software development approaches would also be beneficial. Experience within the AEC sector or with platforms such as Autodesk or Bentley Systems would be an advantage, but is not essential. At Jacobs, we deliver solutions that matter. You'll be trusted to shape technical direction, influence engineering excellence, and help teams build high-quality software that makes a real impact across our global organisation. If you're excited by the prospect of solving complex technical challenges, mentoring talented engineers, and helping define the next generation of software platforms, we'd love to hear from you. Other key info This is a permanent role, UK based, hybrid (2-3 days/week - office/site) aligned to a local Jacobs office, with business travel to support client and business requirements. Full time employment at Jacobs is based on a 40-hour working week. We place a strong emphasis on work life balance and flexibility, and flexi-time, other working patterns may be available. All Jacobs employees will require a BPSS check as part of the hiring and onboarding process. We offer an excellent and wide range of employee benefits including comprehensive Health Cover, Life Assurance, Income Protection, holiday buy/sell scheme, and a variety of wellbeing, family, parental and fertility support offerings, along with an enhanced contribution pension scheme. More company details and info below: Cardiff South Glamorgan United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Reading Berkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Northminster Peterborough United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom York North Yorkshire United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Belfast Antrim United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Digital and Data Transportation Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
Lead Solution Architect Join Jacobs' Design Automation team and play a key role in shaping the software products and platforms used by engineers across our global business. Operating as part of a product-focused software organisation within Jacobs, you'll help define the architectural direction for a diverse portfolio of applications, driving innovation, scalability, and engineering excellence. This is not simply a delivery role; it is a transformation role. A real opportunity to influence how software is designed, built, and delivered across multiple teams. Your leadership will help strengthen engineering standards, improve development practices, and ensure our technology platforms are ready to support future growth, including the adoption of emerging AI-enabled capabilities. What You'll Do As Lead Solution Architect, you'll provide architectural leadership across a broad portfolio of software products and services. Working closely with software engineers, product leaders, and technical stakeholders, you'll translate business needs into robust, scalable, and secure solutions. You'll guide architectural decision-making, mentor engineering teams, review solution designs, and help establish consistent approaches to software development, cloud architecture, CI/CD, and technical delivery. While this is not a hands-on development role, you'll be comfortable engaging with technology at a detailed level, whether reviewing designs, developing proof of concepts, or helping teams solve complex technical challenges. We're looking for an experienced software or solution architect who combines technical depth with strong leadership and communication skills. Someone who has successfully designed and delivered complex cloud-based software platforms and distributed systems. You'll have strong architectural judgement, a pragmatic approach to technology decision-making, and the ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams. You'll also bring: Experience designing and delivering distributed, cloud-based software solutions in Azure, AWS, or similar cloud environments. A proven track record of providing architectural leadership across multiple applications, products, or engineering teams. Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, cloud-native development, and software delivery lifecycle principles. Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction without direct line management responsibility. The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and build credibility as a trusted advisor. Experience within SaaS, product-led technology organisations, or cloud-native software environments would be particularly valuable. Exposure to technologies such as .NET, C#, Python, microservices, and modern AI-enabled software development approaches would also be beneficial. Experience within the AEC sector or with platforms such as Autodesk or Bentley Systems would be an advantage, but is not essential. At Jacobs, we deliver solutions that matter. You'll be trusted to shape technical direction, influence engineering excellence, and help teams build high-quality software that makes a real impact across our global organisation. If you're excited by the prospect of solving complex technical challenges, mentoring talented engineers, and helping define the next generation of software platforms, we'd love to hear from you. Other key info This is a permanent role, UK based, hybrid (2-3 days/week - office/site) aligned to a local Jacobs office, with business travel to support client and business requirements. Full time employment at Jacobs is based on a 40-hour working week. We place a strong emphasis on work life balance and flexibility, and flexi-time, other working patterns may be available. All Jacobs employees will require a BPSS check as part of the hiring and onboarding process. We offer an excellent and wide range of employee benefits including comprehensive Health Cover, Life Assurance, Income Protection, holiday buy/sell scheme, and a variety of wellbeing, family, parental and fertility support offerings, along with an enhanced contribution pension scheme. More company details and info below: Cardiff South Glamorgan United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Reading Berkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Northminster Peterborough United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom York North Yorkshire United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Belfast Antrim United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Digital and Data Transportation Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Lead Solution Architect Join Jacobs' Design Automation team and play a key role in shaping the software products and platforms used by engineers across our global business. Operating as part of a product-focused software organisation within Jacobs, you'll help define the architectural direction for a diverse portfolio of applications, driving innovation, scalability, and engineering excellence. This is not simply a delivery role; it is a transformation role. A real opportunity to influence how software is designed, built, and delivered across multiple teams. Your leadership will help strengthen engineering standards, improve development practices, and ensure our technology platforms are ready to support future growth, including the adoption of emerging AI-enabled capabilities. What You'll Do As Lead Solution Architect, you'll provide architectural leadership across a broad portfolio of software products and services. Working closely with software engineers, product leaders, and technical stakeholders, you'll translate business needs into robust, scalable, and secure solutions. You'll guide architectural decision-making, mentor engineering teams, review solution designs, and help establish consistent approaches to software development, cloud architecture, CI/CD, and technical delivery. While this is not a hands-on development role, you'll be comfortable engaging with technology at a detailed level, whether reviewing designs, developing proof of concepts, or helping teams solve complex technical challenges. We're looking for an experienced software or solution architect who combines technical depth with strong leadership and communication skills. Someone who has successfully designed and delivered complex cloud-based software platforms and distributed systems. You'll have strong architectural judgement, a pragmatic approach to technology decision-making, and the ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams. You'll also bring: Experience designing and delivering distributed, cloud-based software solutions in Azure, AWS, or similar cloud environments. A proven track record of providing architectural leadership across multiple applications, products, or engineering teams. Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, cloud-native development, and software delivery lifecycle principles. Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction without direct line management responsibility. The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and build credibility as a trusted advisor. Experience within SaaS, product-led technology organisations, or cloud-native software environments would be particularly valuable. Exposure to technologies such as .NET, C#, Python, microservices, and modern AI-enabled software development approaches would also be beneficial. Experience within the AEC sector or with platforms such as Autodesk or Bentley Systems would be an advantage, but is not essential. At Jacobs, we deliver solutions that matter. You'll be trusted to shape technical direction, influence engineering excellence, and help teams build high-quality software that makes a real impact across our global organisation. If you're excited by the prospect of solving complex technical challenges, mentoring talented engineers, and helping define the next generation of software platforms, we'd love to hear from you. Other key info This is a permanent role, UK based, hybrid (2-3 days/week - office/site) aligned to a local Jacobs office, with business travel to support client and business requirements. Full time employment at Jacobs is based on a 40-hour working week. We place a strong emphasis on work life balance and flexibility, and flexi-time, other working patterns may be available. All Jacobs employees will require a BPSS check as part of the hiring and onboarding process. We offer an excellent and wide range of employee benefits including comprehensive Health Cover, Life Assurance, Income Protection, holiday buy/sell scheme, and a variety of wellbeing, family, parental and fertility support offerings, along with an enhanced contribution pension scheme. More company details and info below: Cardiff South Glamorgan United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Reading Berkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Northminster Peterborough United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom York North Yorkshire United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Belfast Antrim United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Digital and Data Transportation Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
Lead Solution Architect Join Jacobs' Design Automation team and play a key role in shaping the software products and platforms used by engineers across our global business. Operating as part of a product-focused software organisation within Jacobs, you'll help define the architectural direction for a diverse portfolio of applications, driving innovation, scalability, and engineering excellence. This is not simply a delivery role; it is a transformation role. A real opportunity to influence how software is designed, built, and delivered across multiple teams. Your leadership will help strengthen engineering standards, improve development practices, and ensure our technology platforms are ready to support future growth, including the adoption of emerging AI-enabled capabilities. What You'll Do As Lead Solution Architect, you'll provide architectural leadership across a broad portfolio of software products and services. Working closely with software engineers, product leaders, and technical stakeholders, you'll translate business needs into robust, scalable, and secure solutions. You'll guide architectural decision-making, mentor engineering teams, review solution designs, and help establish consistent approaches to software development, cloud architecture, CI/CD, and technical delivery. While this is not a hands-on development role, you'll be comfortable engaging with technology at a detailed level, whether reviewing designs, developing proof of concepts, or helping teams solve complex technical challenges. We're looking for an experienced software or solution architect who combines technical depth with strong leadership and communication skills. Someone who has successfully designed and delivered complex cloud-based software platforms and distributed systems. You'll have strong architectural judgement, a pragmatic approach to technology decision-making, and the ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams. You'll also bring: Experience designing and delivering distributed, cloud-based software solutions in Azure, AWS, or similar cloud environments. A proven track record of providing architectural leadership across multiple applications, products, or engineering teams. Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, cloud-native development, and software delivery lifecycle principles. Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction without direct line management responsibility. The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and build credibility as a trusted advisor. Experience within SaaS, product-led technology organisations, or cloud-native software environments would be particularly valuable. Exposure to technologies such as .NET, C#, Python, microservices, and modern AI-enabled software development approaches would also be beneficial. Experience within the AEC sector or with platforms such as Autodesk or Bentley Systems would be an advantage, but is not essential. At Jacobs, we deliver solutions that matter. You'll be trusted to shape technical direction, influence engineering excellence, and help teams build high-quality software that makes a real impact across our global organisation. If you're excited by the prospect of solving complex technical challenges, mentoring talented engineers, and helping define the next generation of software platforms, we'd love to hear from you. Other key info This is a permanent role, UK based, hybrid (2-3 days/week - office/site) aligned to a local Jacobs office, with business travel to support client and business requirements. Full time employment at Jacobs is based on a 40-hour working week. We place a strong emphasis on work life balance and flexibility, and flexi-time, other working patterns may be available. All Jacobs employees will require a BPSS check as part of the hiring and onboarding process. We offer an excellent and wide range of employee benefits including comprehensive Health Cover, Life Assurance, Income Protection, holiday buy/sell scheme, and a variety of wellbeing, family, parental and fertility support offerings, along with an enhanced contribution pension scheme. More company details and info below: Cardiff South Glamorgan United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Reading Berkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Northminster Peterborough United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom York North Yorkshire United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Belfast Antrim United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Digital and Data Transportation Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Lead Solution Architect Join Jacobs' Design Automation team and play a key role in shaping the software products and platforms used by engineers across our global business. Operating as part of a product-focused software organisation within Jacobs, you'll help define the architectural direction for a diverse portfolio of applications, driving innovation, scalability, and engineering excellence. This is not simply a delivery role; it is a transformation role. A real opportunity to influence how software is designed, built, and delivered across multiple teams. Your leadership will help strengthen engineering standards, improve development practices, and ensure our technology platforms are ready to support future growth, including the adoption of emerging AI-enabled capabilities. What You'll Do As Lead Solution Architect, you'll provide architectural leadership across a broad portfolio of software products and services. Working closely with software engineers, product leaders, and technical stakeholders, you'll translate business needs into robust, scalable, and secure solutions. You'll guide architectural decision-making, mentor engineering teams, review solution designs, and help establish consistent approaches to software development, cloud architecture, CI/CD, and technical delivery. While this is not a hands-on development role, you'll be comfortable engaging with technology at a detailed level, whether reviewing designs, developing proof of concepts, or helping teams solve complex technical challenges. We're looking for an experienced software or solution architect who combines technical depth with strong leadership and communication skills. Someone who has successfully designed and delivered complex cloud-based software platforms and distributed systems. You'll have strong architectural judgement, a pragmatic approach to technology decision-making, and the ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams. You'll also bring: Experience designing and delivering distributed, cloud-based software solutions in Azure, AWS, or similar cloud environments. A proven track record of providing architectural leadership across multiple applications, products, or engineering teams. Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, cloud-native development, and software delivery lifecycle principles. Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction without direct line management responsibility. The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and build credibility as a trusted advisor. Experience within SaaS, product-led technology organisations, or cloud-native software environments would be particularly valuable. Exposure to technologies such as .NET, C#, Python, microservices, and modern AI-enabled software development approaches would also be beneficial. Experience within the AEC sector or with platforms such as Autodesk or Bentley Systems would be an advantage, but is not essential. At Jacobs, we deliver solutions that matter. You'll be trusted to shape technical direction, influence engineering excellence, and help teams build high-quality software that makes a real impact across our global organisation. If you're excited by the prospect of solving complex technical challenges, mentoring talented engineers, and helping define the next generation of software platforms, we'd love to hear from you. Other key info This is a permanent role, UK based, hybrid (2-3 days/week - office/site) aligned to a local Jacobs office, with business travel to support client and business requirements. Full time employment at Jacobs is based on a 40-hour working week. We place a strong emphasis on work life balance and flexibility, and flexi-time, other working patterns may be available. All Jacobs employees will require a BPSS check as part of the hiring and onboarding process. We offer an excellent and wide range of employee benefits including comprehensive Health Cover, Life Assurance, Income Protection, holiday buy/sell scheme, and a variety of wellbeing, family, parental and fertility support offerings, along with an enhanced contribution pension scheme. More company details and info below: Cardiff South Glamorgan United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Reading Berkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Northminster Peterborough United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom York North Yorkshire United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Belfast Antrim United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Digital and Data Transportation Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
Lead Solution Architect Join Jacobs' Design Automation team and play a key role in shaping the software products and platforms used by engineers across our global business. Operating as part of a product-focused software organisation within Jacobs, you'll help define the architectural direction for a diverse portfolio of applications, driving innovation, scalability, and engineering excellence. This is not simply a delivery role; it is a transformation role. A real opportunity to influence how software is designed, built, and delivered across multiple teams. Your leadership will help strengthen engineering standards, improve development practices, and ensure our technology platforms are ready to support future growth, including the adoption of emerging AI-enabled capabilities. What You'll Do As Lead Solution Architect, you'll provide architectural leadership across a broad portfolio of software products and services. Working closely with software engineers, product leaders, and technical stakeholders, you'll translate business needs into robust, scalable, and secure solutions. You'll guide architectural decision-making, mentor engineering teams, review solution designs, and help establish consistent approaches to software development, cloud architecture, CI/CD, and technical delivery. While this is not a hands-on development role, you'll be comfortable engaging with technology at a detailed level, whether reviewing designs, developing proof of concepts, or helping teams solve complex technical challenges. We're looking for an experienced software or solution architect who combines technical depth with strong leadership and communication skills. Someone who has successfully designed and delivered complex cloud-based software platforms and distributed systems. You'll have strong architectural judgement, a pragmatic approach to technology decision-making, and the ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams. You'll also bring: Experience designing and delivering distributed, cloud-based software solutions in Azure, AWS, or similar cloud environments. A proven track record of providing architectural leadership across multiple applications, products, or engineering teams. Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, cloud-native development, and software delivery lifecycle principles. Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction without direct line management responsibility. The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and build credibility as a trusted advisor. Experience within SaaS, product-led technology organisations, or cloud-native software environments would be particularly valuable. Exposure to technologies such as .NET, C#, Python, microservices, and modern AI-enabled software development approaches would also be beneficial. Experience within the AEC sector or with platforms such as Autodesk or Bentley Systems would be an advantage, but is not essential. At Jacobs, we deliver solutions that matter. You'll be trusted to shape technical direction, influence engineering excellence, and help teams build high-quality software that makes a real impact across our global organisation. If you're excited by the prospect of solving complex technical challenges, mentoring talented engineers, and helping define the next generation of software platforms, we'd love to hear from you. Other key info This is a permanent role, UK based, hybrid (2-3 days/week - office/site) aligned to a local Jacobs office, with business travel to support client and business requirements. Full time employment at Jacobs is based on a 40-hour working week. We place a strong emphasis on work life balance and flexibility, and flexi-time, other working patterns may be available. All Jacobs employees will require a BPSS check as part of the hiring and onboarding process. We offer an excellent and wide range of employee benefits including comprehensive Health Cover, Life Assurance, Income Protection, holiday buy/sell scheme, and a variety of wellbeing, family, parental and fertility support offerings, along with an enhanced contribution pension scheme. More company details and info below: Cardiff South Glamorgan United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Reading Berkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Northminster Peterborough United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom York North Yorkshire United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Belfast Antrim United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Digital and Data Transportation Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Lead Solution Architect Join Jacobs' Design Automation team and play a key role in shaping the software products and platforms used by engineers across our global business. Operating as part of a product-focused software organisation within Jacobs, you'll help define the architectural direction for a diverse portfolio of applications, driving innovation, scalability, and engineering excellence. This is not simply a delivery role; it is a transformation role. A real opportunity to influence how software is designed, built, and delivered across multiple teams. Your leadership will help strengthen engineering standards, improve development practices, and ensure our technology platforms are ready to support future growth, including the adoption of emerging AI-enabled capabilities. What You'll Do As Lead Solution Architect, you'll provide architectural leadership across a broad portfolio of software products and services. Working closely with software engineers, product leaders, and technical stakeholders, you'll translate business needs into robust, scalable, and secure solutions. You'll guide architectural decision-making, mentor engineering teams, review solution designs, and help establish consistent approaches to software development, cloud architecture, CI/CD, and technical delivery. While this is not a hands-on development role, you'll be comfortable engaging with technology at a detailed level, whether reviewing designs, developing proof of concepts, or helping teams solve complex technical challenges. We're looking for an experienced software or solution architect who combines technical depth with strong leadership and communication skills. Someone who has successfully designed and delivered complex cloud-based software platforms and distributed systems. You'll have strong architectural judgement, a pragmatic approach to technology decision-making, and the ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams. You'll also bring: Experience designing and delivering distributed, cloud-based software solutions in Azure, AWS, or similar cloud environments. A proven track record of providing architectural leadership across multiple applications, products, or engineering teams. Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, cloud-native development, and software delivery lifecycle principles. Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction without direct line management responsibility. The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and build credibility as a trusted advisor. Experience within SaaS, product-led technology organisations, or cloud-native software environments would be particularly valuable. Exposure to technologies such as .NET, C#, Python, microservices, and modern AI-enabled software development approaches would also be beneficial. Experience within the AEC sector or with platforms such as Autodesk or Bentley Systems would be an advantage, but is not essential. At Jacobs, we deliver solutions that matter. You'll be trusted to shape technical direction, influence engineering excellence, and help teams build high-quality software that makes a real impact across our global organisation. If you're excited by the prospect of solving complex technical challenges, mentoring talented engineers, and helping define the next generation of software platforms, we'd love to hear from you. Other key info This is a permanent role, UK based, hybrid (2-3 days/week - office/site) aligned to a local Jacobs office, with business travel to support client and business requirements. Full time employment at Jacobs is based on a 40-hour working week. We place a strong emphasis on work life balance and flexibility, and flexi-time, other working patterns may be available. All Jacobs employees will require a BPSS check as part of the hiring and onboarding process. We offer an excellent and wide range of employee benefits including comprehensive Health Cover, Life Assurance, Income Protection, holiday buy/sell scheme, and a variety of wellbeing, family, parental and fertility support offerings, along with an enhanced contribution pension scheme. More company details and info below: Cardiff South Glamorgan United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Reading Berkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Northminster Peterborough United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom York North Yorkshire United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Belfast Antrim United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Digital and Data Transportation Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
Lead Solution Architect Join Jacobs' Design Automation team and play a key role in shaping the software products and platforms used by engineers across our global business. Operating as part of a product-focused software organisation within Jacobs, you'll help define the architectural direction for a diverse portfolio of applications, driving innovation, scalability, and engineering excellence. This is not simply a delivery role; it is a transformation role. A real opportunity to influence how software is designed, built, and delivered across multiple teams. Your leadership will help strengthen engineering standards, improve development practices, and ensure our technology platforms are ready to support future growth, including the adoption of emerging AI-enabled capabilities. What You'll Do As Lead Solution Architect, you'll provide architectural leadership across a broad portfolio of software products and services. Working closely with software engineers, product leaders, and technical stakeholders, you'll translate business needs into robust, scalable, and secure solutions. You'll guide architectural decision-making, mentor engineering teams, review solution designs, and help establish consistent approaches to software development, cloud architecture, CI/CD, and technical delivery. While this is not a hands-on development role, you'll be comfortable engaging with technology at a detailed level, whether reviewing designs, developing proof of concepts, or helping teams solve complex technical challenges. We're looking for an experienced software or solution architect who combines technical depth with strong leadership and communication skills. Someone who has successfully designed and delivered complex cloud-based software platforms and distributed systems. You'll have strong architectural judgement, a pragmatic approach to technology decision-making, and the ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams. You'll also bring: Experience designing and delivering distributed, cloud-based software solutions in Azure, AWS, or similar cloud environments. A proven track record of providing architectural leadership across multiple applications, products, or engineering teams. Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, cloud-native development, and software delivery lifecycle principles. Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction without direct line management responsibility. The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and build credibility as a trusted advisor. Experience within SaaS, product-led technology organisations, or cloud-native software environments would be particularly valuable. Exposure to technologies such as .NET, C#, Python, microservices, and modern AI-enabled software development approaches would also be beneficial. Experience within the AEC sector or with platforms such as Autodesk or Bentley Systems would be an advantage, but is not essential. At Jacobs, we deliver solutions that matter. You'll be trusted to shape technical direction, influence engineering excellence, and help teams build high-quality software that makes a real impact across our global organisation. If you're excited by the prospect of solving complex technical challenges, mentoring talented engineers, and helping define the next generation of software platforms, we'd love to hear from you. Other key info This is a permanent role, UK based, hybrid (2-3 days/week - office/site) aligned to a local Jacobs office, with business travel to support client and business requirements. Full time employment at Jacobs is based on a 40-hour working week. We place a strong emphasis on work life balance and flexibility, and flexi-time, other working patterns may be available. All Jacobs employees will require a BPSS check as part of the hiring and onboarding process. We offer an excellent and wide range of employee benefits including comprehensive Health Cover, Life Assurance, Income Protection, holiday buy/sell scheme, and a variety of wellbeing, family, parental and fertility support offerings, along with an enhanced contribution pension scheme. More company details and info below: Cardiff South Glamorgan United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Reading Berkshire United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Northminster Peterborough United Kingdom Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom York North Yorkshire United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Belfast Antrim United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Digital and Data Transportation Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Who we are and what we do About Hachette UK Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. We're made up of 12 autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business. Our award-winning adult publishing divisions are Orion, which won Publisher of the Year at the 2021 British Book Awards; Little, Brown; John Murray Press; Hodder & Stoughton; Headline; Quercus; Octopus, Bookouture and Dialogue Books. They publish fiction and non-fiction in digital, audio and print format, from the world's best and most diverse authors, including Brit Bennett, Candice Carty-Williams, Martina Cole, Michael Connelly, John Grisham, Stephen King, Stieg Larsson, Nelson Mandela, Stephenie Meyer, Maggie O'Farrell, Delia Owens, Ian Rankin, J.K. Rowling, Colson Whitehead, and Malala Yousafzai. Hachette Children's Group publishes a wide and vibrant range of books for children across all age ranges, while Hodder Education is a market leader in resources for both primary and secondary schools. Hachette UK is part of Hachette Livre, the world's third largest trade and educational publisher. As well as our headquarters in Carmelite House, London, and our state-of-the-art book distribution centre in Didcot, Oxfordshire, we have recently opened five new offices in Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield, Newcastle, and Edinburgh. The UK region also includes offices in Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, the Caribbean, and Ireland. It's an exciting time to join our business because the publishing market continues to grow and thrive. The UK remains the largest exporter of physical books in the world and book adaptations for film and TV are the foundation of the UK's creative industries. What you'll be doing This role, sitting within the EUC team, has a lot of variety to it. EUC Engineers are expected to balance a number of different work and project streams and have a number of different elements to it, from looking into issues and escalations to identifying project risks and recommending practical solutions - no day is ever the same. Maintain and manage Microsoft services, including Active Directory, Entra ID, SCCM, Intune and Microsoft 365, ensuring these services operate securely and effectively in line with cybersecurity best practice. Maintain our Mac estate using JAMF services. Maintain high levels of compliance across our end-user estate in line with our security policies. Take end-to-end ownership of EUC projects and technical workstreams, driving delivery from initial requirements and planning through to implementation, handover and post-implementation review. Manage actions, risks, dependencies and timelines, ensuring successful delivery and clear accountability. Act as a trusted point of contact for key stakeholders across IT and the wider business, translating business requirements into practical technical solutions and ensuring progress, risks and decisions are communicated clearly. Troubleshoot technical issues relating to end-user computing across both hardware and software, proactively addressing challenges to minimise downtime and improve the user experience. Develop, update and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including user guides, process documentation and training materials, ensuring information is accurate and kept up to date. Coordinate with vendors and third-party service providers to resolve issues promptly and ensure effective delivery of IT services. Provide exceptional customer service and support to employees regarding EUC-related issues, acting as a point of escalation where required. Maintain Hachette's identity and access management platforms to enable effective automation of starter, leaver and mover processes. Implement, maintain and administer a variety of SaaS solutions as required, including Zoom, Dropbox, DocuSign and Adobe. There may be some travel required to our National Offices during projects. Who we are looking for The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of technical expertise and will enjoy problem-solving and troubleshooting. They will also have strong stakeholder management and leadership skills, both when working collaboratively within the team and the broader IT Team, and in cross-functional project meetings, when representing IT, and on occasion deputising for the Team Lead. Some key requirements for the role include; Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Azure, Microsoft 365, SCCM and Intune, with hands-on experience in these technologies. Microsoft Associate or Expert certification is preferred. JAMF accreditation or equivalent hands-on experience. Experience of owning or leading technical projects or workstreams, coordinating delivery across multiple teams and third-party suppliers. A strong sense of ownership and accountability, with the confidence to take responsibility for work and see it through to completion. Able to balance operational responsibilities with project delivery and manage competing priorities effectively. What we offer Our staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this: 28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays) Private medical insurance Generous pension schemes Rent deposit loans 2 community days per year Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months) Retail discounts through Hachette rewards Cycle to Work scheme Eye care vouchers Wide-ranging training library Development programmes (including mentoring) Up to 70% off book purchases A charity bookshelf 12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing and religious networks Season ticket loans And much more! The role will be based at our Didcot office with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Our commitment Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know. The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
Who we are and what we do About Hachette UK Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. We're made up of 12 autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business. Our award-winning adult publishing divisions are Orion, which won Publisher of the Year at the 2021 British Book Awards; Little, Brown; John Murray Press; Hodder & Stoughton; Headline; Quercus; Octopus, Bookouture and Dialogue Books. They publish fiction and non-fiction in digital, audio and print format, from the world's best and most diverse authors, including Brit Bennett, Candice Carty-Williams, Martina Cole, Michael Connelly, John Grisham, Stephen King, Stieg Larsson, Nelson Mandela, Stephenie Meyer, Maggie O'Farrell, Delia Owens, Ian Rankin, J.K. Rowling, Colson Whitehead, and Malala Yousafzai. Hachette Children's Group publishes a wide and vibrant range of books for children across all age ranges, while Hodder Education is a market leader in resources for both primary and secondary schools. Hachette UK is part of Hachette Livre, the world's third largest trade and educational publisher. As well as our headquarters in Carmelite House, London, and our state-of-the-art book distribution centre in Didcot, Oxfordshire, we have recently opened five new offices in Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield, Newcastle, and Edinburgh. The UK region also includes offices in Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, the Caribbean, and Ireland. It's an exciting time to join our business because the publishing market continues to grow and thrive. The UK remains the largest exporter of physical books in the world and book adaptations for film and TV are the foundation of the UK's creative industries. What you'll be doing This role, sitting within the EUC team, has a lot of variety to it. EUC Engineers are expected to balance a number of different work and project streams and have a number of different elements to it, from looking into issues and escalations to identifying project risks and recommending practical solutions - no day is ever the same. Maintain and manage Microsoft services, including Active Directory, Entra ID, SCCM, Intune and Microsoft 365, ensuring these services operate securely and effectively in line with cybersecurity best practice. Maintain our Mac estate using JAMF services. Maintain high levels of compliance across our end-user estate in line with our security policies. Take end-to-end ownership of EUC projects and technical workstreams, driving delivery from initial requirements and planning through to implementation, handover and post-implementation review. Manage actions, risks, dependencies and timelines, ensuring successful delivery and clear accountability. Act as a trusted point of contact for key stakeholders across IT and the wider business, translating business requirements into practical technical solutions and ensuring progress, risks and decisions are communicated clearly. Troubleshoot technical issues relating to end-user computing across both hardware and software, proactively addressing challenges to minimise downtime and improve the user experience. Develop, update and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including user guides, process documentation and training materials, ensuring information is accurate and kept up to date. Coordinate with vendors and third-party service providers to resolve issues promptly and ensure effective delivery of IT services. Provide exceptional customer service and support to employees regarding EUC-related issues, acting as a point of escalation where required. Maintain Hachette's identity and access management platforms to enable effective automation of starter, leaver and mover processes. Implement, maintain and administer a variety of SaaS solutions as required, including Zoom, Dropbox, DocuSign and Adobe. There may be some travel required to our National Offices during projects. Who we are looking for The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of technical expertise and will enjoy problem-solving and troubleshooting. They will also have strong stakeholder management and leadership skills, both when working collaboratively within the team and the broader IT Team, and in cross-functional project meetings, when representing IT, and on occasion deputising for the Team Lead. Some key requirements for the role include; Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Azure, Microsoft 365, SCCM and Intune, with hands-on experience in these technologies. Microsoft Associate or Expert certification is preferred. JAMF accreditation or equivalent hands-on experience. Experience of owning or leading technical projects or workstreams, coordinating delivery across multiple teams and third-party suppliers. A strong sense of ownership and accountability, with the confidence to take responsibility for work and see it through to completion. Able to balance operational responsibilities with project delivery and manage competing priorities effectively. What we offer Our staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this: 28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays) Private medical insurance Generous pension schemes Rent deposit loans 2 community days per year Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months) Retail discounts through Hachette rewards Cycle to Work scheme Eye care vouchers Wide-ranging training library Development programmes (including mentoring) Up to 70% off book purchases A charity bookshelf 12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing and religious networks Season ticket loans And much more! The role will be based at our Didcot office with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Our commitment Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know. The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit
Associate Director - Civil Engineering (Transmission & Distribution) Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking an Associate Director - Civils to provide strategic leadership across frontend engineering design (FEED) and detailed civil/structural design for high-voltage (HV) AIS/GIS substations (132-400 kV), HVDC converter stations, overhead line (OHL) interfaces and underground cable projects. You will shape technical assurance, delivery excellence and market growth in the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector. Key Responsibilities: Lead civil/structural design packages from concept through detailed design and construction support for National Grid and DNO clients Define civil layouts for substations, including platforms, foundations, bunds, drainage, access roads, ducting, fencing, and security features, integrating geotechnical and structural inputs with electrical plant layouts Drive technical reviews and approvals covering foundation design, structural framing, equipment plinths, transformer bunds/oil containment, flood risk/SuDS, access/haulage, drainage and outfalls Chair design reviews; assure compliance with client procedures Ensure adherence to CDM 2015 and Jacobs' quality processes Plan resources, programmes and budgets; coordinate with backoffice engineers, subconsultants and suppliers to ensure seamless delivery via common data environments and BIM workflows (e.g., Civil 3D, Revit, MicroStation) Provide construction-phase support (RFI responses, site inspections, NCR closeout), attend site visits, preconstruction reviews and witnessing of civil elements (e.g., foundations, bund systems, drainage structures) Lead and contribute to tenders (technical and commercial), proposals and client presentations; maintain and grow strategic client relationships; position Jacobs in industry forums and standards working groups Line manage and mentor Senior/Principal Engineers; build succession and capability; set technical standards and foster a culture of innovation and excellence A degree in Civil Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution Experience within a civil discipline and experience in delivering complex multi-disciplinary projects for Energy Transition industry Proven leadership of complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects within UK T&D, with strong client facing capability Fluency in BIM/CDE processes and design tools (Civil 3D, Revit, MicroStation, Tekla/Tedds), data governance and model assurance Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder engagement, and business development acumen; able to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure Why Jacobs? 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. Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Exeter All GB Regions United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Civil and Structural Energy Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit 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. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 via Careers Support .
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
Associate Director - Civil Engineering (Transmission & Distribution) Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking an Associate Director - Civils to provide strategic leadership across frontend engineering design (FEED) and detailed civil/structural design for high-voltage (HV) AIS/GIS substations (132-400 kV), HVDC converter stations, overhead line (OHL) interfaces and underground cable projects. You will shape technical assurance, delivery excellence and market growth in the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector. Key Responsibilities: Lead civil/structural design packages from concept through detailed design and construction support for National Grid and DNO clients Define civil layouts for substations, including platforms, foundations, bunds, drainage, access roads, ducting, fencing, and security features, integrating geotechnical and structural inputs with electrical plant layouts Drive technical reviews and approvals covering foundation design, structural framing, equipment plinths, transformer bunds/oil containment, flood risk/SuDS, access/haulage, drainage and outfalls Chair design reviews; assure compliance with client procedures Ensure adherence to CDM 2015 and Jacobs' quality processes Plan resources, programmes and budgets; coordinate with backoffice engineers, subconsultants and suppliers to ensure seamless delivery via common data environments and BIM workflows (e.g., Civil 3D, Revit, MicroStation) Provide construction-phase support (RFI responses, site inspections, NCR closeout), attend site visits, preconstruction reviews and witnessing of civil elements (e.g., foundations, bund systems, drainage structures) Lead and contribute to tenders (technical and commercial), proposals and client presentations; maintain and grow strategic client relationships; position Jacobs in industry forums and standards working groups Line manage and mentor Senior/Principal Engineers; build succession and capability; set technical standards and foster a culture of innovation and excellence A degree in Civil Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution Experience within a civil discipline and experience in delivering complex multi-disciplinary projects for Energy Transition industry Proven leadership of complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects within UK T&D, with strong client facing capability Fluency in BIM/CDE processes and design tools (Civil 3D, Revit, MicroStation, Tekla/Tedds), data governance and model assurance Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder engagement, and business development acumen; able to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure Why Jacobs? 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. Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Exeter All GB Regions United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Civil and Structural Energy Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. 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