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Our Water Catchment Management business provides a focus for advising our clients on the sustainable management of the natural water environment using scientific/engineering analysis and design expertise. Our mission is to be a global leader that puts water at the heart of a sustainable society. At Jacobs we provide the resources to turn great ideas into reality, we develop industry leading flood risk management technology and we're looking for the most talented and passionate individuals out there to be our next generation of leaders and to become part of a respected and ambitious company with excellent career prospects and international opportunities.


Our People & Places Solutions business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomises the 'why' of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology - we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.
About the opportunity:


To meet our growing UK business needs and future development aspirations we are looking to appoint a Principal or Associate Director of Hydraulic Modelling in our Bristol office, one of our UK centres of excellence for modelling and an innovation hub for hydroinformatics. The successful individual will be a proven leader able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of hydraulic modelling across a range of applications and will have the necessary skills to provide technical leadership and mentoring and development of staff. You will have experience in resource management, project delivery, and a drive for technical excellence, and promoting innovation. You will support a variety of studies across flood risk management and reservoir engineering for major infrastructure projects in the UK and potentially overseas.



About you:


Essential:


Extensive proven ability of quality assurance and technical leadership using, but not limited to, industry standard hydraulic modelling packages, such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW and InfoWorks ICM
Technical leadership and assurance of fluvial hydraulic modelling in support of major UK infrastructure projects, including but not limited to roads, airports, railways, and building development
Applied experience of hydraulic modelling in support of flood risk management and/or flood forecasting systems and processes in the UK
Detailed knowledge and experience of the UK regulatory requirements for flood risk management and assessment and the best-practice approaches for flood risk modelling to deliver them
Review and audit of hydraulic models and modelling studies, including provision of support to clients in dialogue with regulators
Demonstrable knowledge in technical coordination of multi-disciplinary teams
Proven ability in writing and reviewing technical reports and adept in conveying key messages in a simple and clear manner from complex technical documentation
Excellent presentation skills with experience of presenting to existing and potential clients, to regulators and stakeholders on behalf of clients, at meetings and within working teams
Experienced in solution development and support of new tender opportunities, writing proposals and estimating costs, including for new services and offerings
Undergraduate Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography or a similar/relevant discipline


Desirable:


Demonstrable knowledge of coastal and/or wastewater hydraulic modelling in a UK context.
Proven ability of hydraulic modelling in overseas locations.
Demonstrable knowledge of hydrological analysis using Flood Estimation Handbook methods.
Expert Witness experience.
Knowledge and practical experience of developing supporting tools for hydraulic modelling or GIS using programming languages such as python.
Proven background in leading and winning new tender opportunities, writing proposals and estimating costs, including for new services and offerings
Post-graduate Degree in relevant discipline
Chartered


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Our Culture


At Jacobs we see safety differently - we strive to go
'BeyondZero' by putting the health, safety and well-being of our employees first in everything we do.

We are committed to equality across our business and we work with external organisations such as
STEM,
WISE (Women in Science & Engineering) and
Stonewall. We are also
Disability Confident Committed; therefore, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.

We encourage applications from candidates looking for flexible working or reduced hours' contracts. Please also bear in mind that you do not need to meet 100% of the Essential Criteria to be considered for a position with Jacobs.

When you join Jacobs you will have access to a wide range of
Global Networks, centred on
inclusion and diversity which is the foundation of our business and at the centre of our values.

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Successful candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard Pre-Employment check and will be required to undergo various checks including: Identity, Right to Work; Employment/Education History and Criminal Record. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed or rejected.

JACOBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all.