Civil Designer - Water (Design & Build) Shape the Future of Water - Opportunities for Civil Engineers (Design & Build) The UK & Ireland water sector is undergoing its largest period of transformation and investment in decades, creating sustained demand for high-quality engineering design and delivery. As part of this growth, we are expanding our teams to support complex detailed design and Design & Build (D&B) programmes across AMP cycles and long-term frameworks. We are seeking Civil Engineers to support the delivery of detailed design and Design & Build (D&B) water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary delivery team, contributing to technically robust, safe and constructable designs for regulated water clients. This role is ideally suited to an engineer developing their technical capability in detailed civil design, gaining exposure to contractor-led D&B delivery, and working closely with designers, construction teams and project managers across all stages of the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Produce detailed civil designs for water and wastewater assets in accordance with client standards, statutory requirements and industry best practice. Prepare drawings, calculations and technical documentation, supporting design reviews, technical checks and quality assurance under senior engineer guidance of working standardised design approaches and knowledge sharing across projects. Support Design & Build and alliancing delivery, embedding constructability, temporary works, access, sequencing and commissioning considerations into design development. Collaborate with contractors and supply chain partners, supporting live construction through effective management of design changes and technical queries. Support project planning and delivery, contributing to design scheduling, option appraisal, value engineering and cost-led design decisions. Manage design risk and records, identifying and mitigating risks under senior guidance while maintaining clear technical records to support commercial and contractual processes. Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Experience in civil engineering detailed design, ideally within the water sector. Understanding of the principles of detailed design and construction delivery. Ability to work effectively within a team and follow defined technical processes. Awareness of Design & Build delivery models. Why join us? Exposure to major regulated water D&B programmes. Structured mentoring and support towards professional development and Chartership. Opportunities to develop skills in detailed design, constructability and delivery-focused engineering. Flexible working and supportive team culture. Clear progression pathway to help you achieve your career goals. Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Drafting and Design 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
Civil Designer - Water (Design & Build) Shape the Future of Water - Opportunities for Civil Engineers (Design & Build) The UK & Ireland water sector is undergoing its largest period of transformation and investment in decades, creating sustained demand for high-quality engineering design and delivery. As part of this growth, we are expanding our teams to support complex detailed design and Design & Build (D&B) programmes across AMP cycles and long-term frameworks. We are seeking Civil Engineers to support the delivery of detailed design and Design & Build (D&B) water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary delivery team, contributing to technically robust, safe and constructable designs for regulated water clients. This role is ideally suited to an engineer developing their technical capability in detailed civil design, gaining exposure to contractor-led D&B delivery, and working closely with designers, construction teams and project managers across all stages of the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Produce detailed civil designs for water and wastewater assets in accordance with client standards, statutory requirements and industry best practice. Prepare drawings, calculations and technical documentation, supporting design reviews, technical checks and quality assurance under senior engineer guidance of working standardised design approaches and knowledge sharing across projects. Support Design & Build and alliancing delivery, embedding constructability, temporary works, access, sequencing and commissioning considerations into design development. Collaborate with contractors and supply chain partners, supporting live construction through effective management of design changes and technical queries. Support project planning and delivery, contributing to design scheduling, option appraisal, value engineering and cost-led design decisions. Manage design risk and records, identifying and mitigating risks under senior guidance while maintaining clear technical records to support commercial and contractual processes. Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Experience in civil engineering detailed design, ideally within the water sector. Understanding of the principles of detailed design and construction delivery. Ability to work effectively within a team and follow defined technical processes. Awareness of Design & Build delivery models. Why join us? Exposure to major regulated water D&B programmes. Structured mentoring and support towards professional development and Chartership. Opportunities to develop skills in detailed design, constructability and delivery-focused engineering. Flexible working and supportive team culture. Clear progression pathway to help you achieve your career goals. Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Drafting and Design 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 .
Civil Designer - Water (Design & Build) Shape the Future of Water - Opportunities for Civil Engineers (Design & Build) The UK & Ireland water sector is undergoing its largest period of transformation and investment in decades, creating sustained demand for high-quality engineering design and delivery. As part of this growth, we are expanding our teams to support complex detailed design and Design & Build (D&B) programmes across AMP cycles and long-term frameworks. We are seeking Civil Engineers to support the delivery of detailed design and Design & Build (D&B) water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary delivery team, contributing to technically robust, safe and constructable designs for regulated water clients. This role is ideally suited to an engineer developing their technical capability in detailed civil design, gaining exposure to contractor-led D&B delivery, and working closely with designers, construction teams and project managers across all stages of the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Produce detailed civil designs for water and wastewater assets in accordance with client standards, statutory requirements and industry best practice. Prepare drawings, calculations and technical documentation, supporting design reviews, technical checks and quality assurance under senior engineer guidance of working standardised design approaches and knowledge sharing across projects. Support Design & Build and alliancing delivery, embedding constructability, temporary works, access, sequencing and commissioning considerations into design development. Collaborate with contractors and supply chain partners, supporting live construction through effective management of design changes and technical queries. Support project planning and delivery, contributing to design scheduling, option appraisal, value engineering and cost-led design decisions. Manage design risk and records, identifying and mitigating risks under senior guidance while maintaining clear technical records to support commercial and contractual processes. Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Experience in civil engineering detailed design, ideally within the water sector. Understanding of the principles of detailed design and construction delivery. Ability to work effectively within a team and follow defined technical processes. Awareness of Design & Build delivery models. Why join us? Exposure to major regulated water D&B programmes. Structured mentoring and support towards professional development and Chartership. Opportunities to develop skills in detailed design, constructability and delivery-focused engineering. Flexible working and supportive team culture. Clear progression pathway to help you achieve your career goals. Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Drafting and Design 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
Civil Designer - Water (Design & Build) Shape the Future of Water - Opportunities for Civil Engineers (Design & Build) The UK & Ireland water sector is undergoing its largest period of transformation and investment in decades, creating sustained demand for high-quality engineering design and delivery. As part of this growth, we are expanding our teams to support complex detailed design and Design & Build (D&B) programmes across AMP cycles and long-term frameworks. We are seeking Civil Engineers to support the delivery of detailed design and Design & Build (D&B) water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary delivery team, contributing to technically robust, safe and constructable designs for regulated water clients. This role is ideally suited to an engineer developing their technical capability in detailed civil design, gaining exposure to contractor-led D&B delivery, and working closely with designers, construction teams and project managers across all stages of the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Produce detailed civil designs for water and wastewater assets in accordance with client standards, statutory requirements and industry best practice. Prepare drawings, calculations and technical documentation, supporting design reviews, technical checks and quality assurance under senior engineer guidance of working standardised design approaches and knowledge sharing across projects. Support Design & Build and alliancing delivery, embedding constructability, temporary works, access, sequencing and commissioning considerations into design development. Collaborate with contractors and supply chain partners, supporting live construction through effective management of design changes and technical queries. Support project planning and delivery, contributing to design scheduling, option appraisal, value engineering and cost-led design decisions. Manage design risk and records, identifying and mitigating risks under senior guidance while maintaining clear technical records to support commercial and contractual processes. Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Experience in civil engineering detailed design, ideally within the water sector. Understanding of the principles of detailed design and construction delivery. Ability to work effectively within a team and follow defined technical processes. Awareness of Design & Build delivery models. Why join us? Exposure to major regulated water D&B programmes. Structured mentoring and support towards professional development and Chartership. Opportunities to develop skills in detailed design, constructability and delivery-focused engineering. Flexible working and supportive team culture. Clear progression pathway to help you achieve your career goals. Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Drafting and Design 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 .
Civil Designer - Water (Design & Build) Shape the Future of Water - Opportunities for Civil Engineers (Design & Build) The UK & Ireland water sector is undergoing its largest period of transformation and investment in decades, creating sustained demand for high-quality engineering design and delivery. As part of this growth, we are expanding our teams to support complex detailed design and Design & Build (D&B) programmes across AMP cycles and long-term frameworks. We are seeking Civil Engineers to support the delivery of detailed design and Design & Build (D&B) water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary delivery team, contributing to technically robust, safe and constructable designs for regulated water clients. This role is ideally suited to an engineer developing their technical capability in detailed civil design, gaining exposure to contractor-led D&B delivery, and working closely with designers, construction teams and project managers across all stages of the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Produce detailed civil designs for water and wastewater assets in accordance with client standards, statutory requirements and industry best practice. Prepare drawings, calculations and technical documentation, supporting design reviews, technical checks and quality assurance under senior engineer guidance of working standardised design approaches and knowledge sharing across projects. Support Design & Build and alliancing delivery, embedding constructability, temporary works, access, sequencing and commissioning considerations into design development. Collaborate with contractors and supply chain partners, supporting live construction through effective management of design changes and technical queries. Support project planning and delivery, contributing to design scheduling, option appraisal, value engineering and cost-led design decisions. Manage design risk and records, identifying and mitigating risks under senior guidance while maintaining clear technical records to support commercial and contractual processes. Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Experience in civil engineering detailed design, ideally within the water sector. Understanding of the principles of detailed design and construction delivery. Ability to work effectively within a team and follow defined technical processes. Awareness of Design & Build delivery models. Why join us? Exposure to major regulated water D&B programmes. Structured mentoring and support towards professional development and Chartership. Opportunities to develop skills in detailed design, constructability and delivery-focused engineering. Flexible working and supportive team culture. Clear progression pathway to help you achieve your career goals. Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Drafting and Design 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
Civil Designer - Water (Design & Build) Shape the Future of Water - Opportunities for Civil Engineers (Design & Build) The UK & Ireland water sector is undergoing its largest period of transformation and investment in decades, creating sustained demand for high-quality engineering design and delivery. As part of this growth, we are expanding our teams to support complex detailed design and Design & Build (D&B) programmes across AMP cycles and long-term frameworks. We are seeking Civil Engineers to support the delivery of detailed design and Design & Build (D&B) water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary delivery team, contributing to technically robust, safe and constructable designs for regulated water clients. This role is ideally suited to an engineer developing their technical capability in detailed civil design, gaining exposure to contractor-led D&B delivery, and working closely with designers, construction teams and project managers across all stages of the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Produce detailed civil designs for water and wastewater assets in accordance with client standards, statutory requirements and industry best practice. Prepare drawings, calculations and technical documentation, supporting design reviews, technical checks and quality assurance under senior engineer guidance of working standardised design approaches and knowledge sharing across projects. Support Design & Build and alliancing delivery, embedding constructability, temporary works, access, sequencing and commissioning considerations into design development. Collaborate with contractors and supply chain partners, supporting live construction through effective management of design changes and technical queries. Support project planning and delivery, contributing to design scheduling, option appraisal, value engineering and cost-led design decisions. Manage design risk and records, identifying and mitigating risks under senior guidance while maintaining clear technical records to support commercial and contractual processes. Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Experience in civil engineering detailed design, ideally within the water sector. Understanding of the principles of detailed design and construction delivery. Ability to work effectively within a team and follow defined technical processes. Awareness of Design & Build delivery models. Why join us? Exposure to major regulated water D&B programmes. Structured mentoring and support towards professional development and Chartership. Opportunities to develop skills in detailed design, constructability and delivery-focused engineering. Flexible working and supportive team culture. Clear progression pathway to help you achieve your career goals. Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Drafting and Design 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 .
Civil Designer - Water (Design & Build) Shape the Future of Water - Opportunities for Civil Engineers (Design & Build) The UK & Ireland water sector is undergoing its largest period of transformation and investment in decades, creating sustained demand for high-quality engineering design and delivery. As part of this growth, we are expanding our teams to support complex detailed design and Design & Build (D&B) programmes across AMP cycles and long-term frameworks. We are seeking Civil Engineers to support the delivery of detailed design and Design & Build (D&B) water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary delivery team, contributing to technically robust, safe and constructable designs for regulated water clients. This role is ideally suited to an engineer developing their technical capability in detailed civil design, gaining exposure to contractor-led D&B delivery, and working closely with designers, construction teams and project managers across all stages of the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Produce detailed civil designs for water and wastewater assets in accordance with client standards, statutory requirements and industry best practice. Prepare drawings, calculations and technical documentation, supporting design reviews, technical checks and quality assurance under senior engineer guidance of working standardised design approaches and knowledge sharing across projects. Support Design & Build and alliancing delivery, embedding constructability, temporary works, access, sequencing and commissioning considerations into design development. Collaborate with contractors and supply chain partners, supporting live construction through effective management of design changes and technical queries. Support project planning and delivery, contributing to design scheduling, option appraisal, value engineering and cost-led design decisions. Manage design risk and records, identifying and mitigating risks under senior guidance while maintaining clear technical records to support commercial and contractual processes. Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Experience in civil engineering detailed design, ideally within the water sector. Understanding of the principles of detailed design and construction delivery. Ability to work effectively within a team and follow defined technical processes. Awareness of Design & Build delivery models. Why join us? Exposure to major regulated water D&B programmes. Structured mentoring and support towards professional development and Chartership. Opportunities to develop skills in detailed design, constructability and delivery-focused engineering. Flexible working and supportive team culture. Clear progression pathway to help you achieve your career goals. Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Drafting and Design 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
Civil Designer - Water (Design & Build) Shape the Future of Water - Opportunities for Civil Engineers (Design & Build) The UK & Ireland water sector is undergoing its largest period of transformation and investment in decades, creating sustained demand for high-quality engineering design and delivery. As part of this growth, we are expanding our teams to support complex detailed design and Design & Build (D&B) programmes across AMP cycles and long-term frameworks. We are seeking Civil Engineers to support the delivery of detailed design and Design & Build (D&B) water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary delivery team, contributing to technically robust, safe and constructable designs for regulated water clients. This role is ideally suited to an engineer developing their technical capability in detailed civil design, gaining exposure to contractor-led D&B delivery, and working closely with designers, construction teams and project managers across all stages of the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Produce detailed civil designs for water and wastewater assets in accordance with client standards, statutory requirements and industry best practice. Prepare drawings, calculations and technical documentation, supporting design reviews, technical checks and quality assurance under senior engineer guidance of working standardised design approaches and knowledge sharing across projects. Support Design & Build and alliancing delivery, embedding constructability, temporary works, access, sequencing and commissioning considerations into design development. Collaborate with contractors and supply chain partners, supporting live construction through effective management of design changes and technical queries. Support project planning and delivery, contributing to design scheduling, option appraisal, value engineering and cost-led design decisions. Manage design risk and records, identifying and mitigating risks under senior guidance while maintaining clear technical records to support commercial and contractual processes. Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Experience in civil engineering detailed design, ideally within the water sector. Understanding of the principles of detailed design and construction delivery. Ability to work effectively within a team and follow defined technical processes. Awareness of Design & Build delivery models. Why join us? Exposure to major regulated water D&B programmes. Structured mentoring and support towards professional development and Chartership. Opportunities to develop skills in detailed design, constructability and delivery-focused engineering. Flexible working and supportive team culture. Clear progression pathway to help you achieve your career goals. Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Drafting and Design 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 .
Civil Designer - Water (Design & Build) Shape the Future of Water - Opportunities for Civil Engineers (Design & Build) The UK & Ireland water sector is undergoing its largest period of transformation and investment in decades, creating sustained demand for high-quality engineering design and delivery. As part of this growth, we are expanding our teams to support complex detailed design and Design & Build (D&B) programmes across AMP cycles and long-term frameworks. We are seeking Civil Engineers to support the delivery of detailed design and Design & Build (D&B) water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary delivery team, contributing to technically robust, safe and constructable designs for regulated water clients. This role is ideally suited to an engineer developing their technical capability in detailed civil design, gaining exposure to contractor-led D&B delivery, and working closely with designers, construction teams and project managers across all stages of the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Produce detailed civil designs for water and wastewater assets in accordance with client standards, statutory requirements and industry best practice. Prepare drawings, calculations and technical documentation, supporting design reviews, technical checks and quality assurance under senior engineer guidance of working standardised design approaches and knowledge sharing across projects. Support Design & Build and alliancing delivery, embedding constructability, temporary works, access, sequencing and commissioning considerations into design development. Collaborate with contractors and supply chain partners, supporting live construction through effective management of design changes and technical queries. Support project planning and delivery, contributing to design scheduling, option appraisal, value engineering and cost-led design decisions. Manage design risk and records, identifying and mitigating risks under senior guidance while maintaining clear technical records to support commercial and contractual processes. Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Experience in civil engineering detailed design, ideally within the water sector. Understanding of the principles of detailed design and construction delivery. Ability to work effectively within a team and follow defined technical processes. Awareness of Design & Build delivery models. Why join us? Exposure to major regulated water D&B programmes. Structured mentoring and support towards professional development and Chartership. Opportunities to develop skills in detailed design, constructability and delivery-focused engineering. Flexible working and supportive team culture. Clear progression pathway to help you achieve your career goals. Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Drafting and Design 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
Civil Designer - Water (Design & Build) Shape the Future of Water - Opportunities for Civil Engineers (Design & Build) The UK & Ireland water sector is undergoing its largest period of transformation and investment in decades, creating sustained demand for high-quality engineering design and delivery. As part of this growth, we are expanding our teams to support complex detailed design and Design & Build (D&B) programmes across AMP cycles and long-term frameworks. We are seeking Civil Engineers to support the delivery of detailed design and Design & Build (D&B) water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary delivery team, contributing to technically robust, safe and constructable designs for regulated water clients. This role is ideally suited to an engineer developing their technical capability in detailed civil design, gaining exposure to contractor-led D&B delivery, and working closely with designers, construction teams and project managers across all stages of the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Produce detailed civil designs for water and wastewater assets in accordance with client standards, statutory requirements and industry best practice. Prepare drawings, calculations and technical documentation, supporting design reviews, technical checks and quality assurance under senior engineer guidance of working standardised design approaches and knowledge sharing across projects. Support Design & Build and alliancing delivery, embedding constructability, temporary works, access, sequencing and commissioning considerations into design development. Collaborate with contractors and supply chain partners, supporting live construction through effective management of design changes and technical queries. Support project planning and delivery, contributing to design scheduling, option appraisal, value engineering and cost-led design decisions. Manage design risk and records, identifying and mitigating risks under senior guidance while maintaining clear technical records to support commercial and contractual processes. Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Experience in civil engineering detailed design, ideally within the water sector. Understanding of the principles of detailed design and construction delivery. Ability to work effectively within a team and follow defined technical processes. Awareness of Design & Build delivery models. Why join us? Exposure to major regulated water D&B programmes. Structured mentoring and support towards professional development and Chartership. Opportunities to develop skills in detailed design, constructability and delivery-focused engineering. Flexible working and supportive team culture. Clear progression pathway to help you achieve your career goals. Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Drafting and Design 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 .
Civil Designer - Water (Design & Build) Shape the Future of Water - Opportunities for Civil Engineers (Design & Build) The UK & Ireland water sector is undergoing its largest period of transformation and investment in decades, creating sustained demand for high-quality engineering design and delivery. As part of this growth, we are expanding our teams to support complex detailed design and Design & Build (D&B) programmes across AMP cycles and long-term frameworks. We are seeking Civil Engineers to support the delivery of detailed design and Design & Build (D&B) water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary delivery team, contributing to technically robust, safe and constructable designs for regulated water clients. This role is ideally suited to an engineer developing their technical capability in detailed civil design, gaining exposure to contractor-led D&B delivery, and working closely with designers, construction teams and project managers across all stages of the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Produce detailed civil designs for water and wastewater assets in accordance with client standards, statutory requirements and industry best practice. Prepare drawings, calculations and technical documentation, supporting design reviews, technical checks and quality assurance under senior engineer guidance of working standardised design approaches and knowledge sharing across projects. Support Design & Build and alliancing delivery, embedding constructability, temporary works, access, sequencing and commissioning considerations into design development. Collaborate with contractors and supply chain partners, supporting live construction through effective management of design changes and technical queries. Support project planning and delivery, contributing to design scheduling, option appraisal, value engineering and cost-led design decisions. Manage design risk and records, identifying and mitigating risks under senior guidance while maintaining clear technical records to support commercial and contractual processes. Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Experience in civil engineering detailed design, ideally within the water sector. Understanding of the principles of detailed design and construction delivery. Ability to work effectively within a team and follow defined technical processes. Awareness of Design & Build delivery models. Why join us? Exposure to major regulated water D&B programmes. Structured mentoring and support towards professional development and Chartership. Opportunities to develop skills in detailed design, constructability and delivery-focused engineering. Flexible working and supportive team culture. Clear progression pathway to help you achieve your career goals. Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Drafting and Design 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
Civil Designer - Water (Design & Build) Shape the Future of Water - Opportunities for Civil Engineers (Design & Build) The UK & Ireland water sector is undergoing its largest period of transformation and investment in decades, creating sustained demand for high-quality engineering design and delivery. As part of this growth, we are expanding our teams to support complex detailed design and Design & Build (D&B) programmes across AMP cycles and long-term frameworks. We are seeking Civil Engineers to support the delivery of detailed design and Design & Build (D&B) water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary delivery team, contributing to technically robust, safe and constructable designs for regulated water clients. This role is ideally suited to an engineer developing their technical capability in detailed civil design, gaining exposure to contractor-led D&B delivery, and working closely with designers, construction teams and project managers across all stages of the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Produce detailed civil designs for water and wastewater assets in accordance with client standards, statutory requirements and industry best practice. Prepare drawings, calculations and technical documentation, supporting design reviews, technical checks and quality assurance under senior engineer guidance of working standardised design approaches and knowledge sharing across projects. Support Design & Build and alliancing delivery, embedding constructability, temporary works, access, sequencing and commissioning considerations into design development. Collaborate with contractors and supply chain partners, supporting live construction through effective management of design changes and technical queries. Support project planning and delivery, contributing to design scheduling, option appraisal, value engineering and cost-led design decisions. Manage design risk and records, identifying and mitigating risks under senior guidance while maintaining clear technical records to support commercial and contractual processes. Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Experience in civil engineering detailed design, ideally within the water sector. Understanding of the principles of detailed design and construction delivery. Ability to work effectively within a team and follow defined technical processes. Awareness of Design & Build delivery models. Why join us? Exposure to major regulated water D&B programmes. Structured mentoring and support towards professional development and Chartership. Opportunities to develop skills in detailed design, constructability and delivery-focused engineering. Flexible working and supportive team culture. Clear progression pathway to help you achieve your career goals. Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Newcastle Tyne and Wear United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Drafting and Design 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 .
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
