Hydraulic Engineer Associate Director

Jacobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear career progression opportunities

Flexible working options

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Jacobs in Birmingham is seeking talented engineers to join their Hydraulic Engineering teams. This role involves working on water infrastructure projects, including treatment facilities and pipelines. The ideal candidates should have strong knowledge in hydraulic engineering, experience with modelling software, and excellent communication skills.

The position offers clear career progression, flexible working options, and opportunities for ongoing professional development, alongside meaningful projects that impact the environment and communities.

Qualifications

• Experience within the UK water industry.
• Strong hydraulic engineering and design knowledge.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and confidently.

Responsibilities

• Work across the full project lifecycle from feasibility to commissioning.
• Contribute to projects involving water treatment facilities and pipelines.
• Lead hydraulic studies and support the development of others for senior roles.

Skills

Hydraulic engineering knowledge

Hydraulic modelling software experience

Communication skills

Education

Chartered Engineer status (CEng)

Tools

HADES

WinHydro

SWMM

Job description

About The Opportunity

There has never been a more exciting time to join the water industry. With major investment programmes underway and increasing focus on sustainability, resilience, and innovation, we are growing our Hydraulic Engineering teams across the UK.

We're looking for talented engineers at all levels to help deliver projects for some of the country's leading water companies, including United Utilities, Thames Water, Northumbrian Water, Severn Trent Water, and Anglian Water.

You will work across the full project lifecycle—from feasibility and detailed design through to construction and commissioning—contributing to projects involving:

• Water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Pumping stations
• Pressurised and gravity pipelines
• Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs)
• Reservoirs and river intakes
• Bioresources infrastructure
• Major Design & Build programmes

You will be part of a collaborative team where your ideas are valued, your expertise is trusted, and your development is actively supported.

Requirements

• Experience within the UK water industry
• Strong hydraulic engineering and design knowledge
• Experience using hydraulic modelling software such as HADES, WinHydro, SWMM, or similar
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and confidently
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or actively working towards professional accreditation
• For senior roles, experience leading hydraulic studies and supporting the development of others

Benefits

• Work on some of the UK's most exciting and high-profile water infrastructure projects
• Clear career progression opportunities, whether you're growing your expertise or stepping into technical leadership
• Flexible ways of working that support work‑life balance
• Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership and career goals
• Collaborate with industry‑leading specialists and multidisciplinary teams
• Meaningful work that delivers real environmental and community impact

Equal Opportunities

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.