SuDS Civil Engineer

Overview

As a Surface Water Engineer you will lead projects from concept to handover, applying flood risk, SuDS and water quality expertise to deliver practical drainage solutions. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to design and verify surface water drainage strategies, review technical outputs, and manage project lifecycles from feasibility to construction. The role integrates climate resilience and biodiversity considerations, promoting best practice and compliant, sustainable design. This is a high-impact, collaborative opportunity to shape water management in resilient environments at Jacobs, with hybrid working and global support as a backdrop.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working policy
• well-being benefits
• flexible working
• global giving and volunteering program

Responsibilities

• Deliver outline and detailed design of surface water drainage solutions and strategies including SuDS, green infrastructure and gravity piped drainage
• Review and approve design calculations, hydraulic models, contract documents and specifications
• Oversee project lifecycle from feasibility to detailed design and construction
• Conduct hydrological and hydraulic modelling for surface water systems
• Incorporate climate resilience and biodiversity considerations into designs
• Promote best practice and innovation in water resource management and green infrastructure
• Ensure adherence to local, national, and international water management and environmental regulations
• Lead and mentor teams to support personal, career and capability development

Key requirements

• Chartered status (or working towards) with ICE, CIWEM etc.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, planning policy and design standards
• Sound knowledge of Safety in Design and an understanding of CDM requirements
• Proficient in hydraulic modelling (e.g. MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, InfoWorks ICM, Causeway Flow)
• Experience leading teams and mentoring colleagues

• leadership
• mentoring
• collaboration
• MicroDrainage
• InfoDrainage
• InfoWorks ICM

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