Lead SuDS Engineer: Climate-Resilient Drainage

Jacobs; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Well-being benefits

Global volunteering program

Job summary

Jacobs in Leeds seeks a talented professional skilled in flood risk management and sustainable drainage systems. You will lead projects from conceptual design to construction, ensuring the successful delivery of complex solutions while incorporating climate resilience.

The ideal candidate will hold chartered status or be actively working towards it, possess strong technical knowledge in relevant legislation, and be proficient in hydraulic modelling tools. Join a company that champions safety, integrity, and a culture of inclusiveness.

Qualifications

• Chartered status (or working towards) with relevant professional bodies.
• In-depth knowledge of legislation, planning policy and design standards.
• Sound knowledge of Safety in Design and understanding of CDM requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outline and detailed design of surface water drainage solutions.
• Review and approve design calculations and hydraulic models.
• Oversee the project lifecycle from feasibility to detailed design.

Skills

Flood risk management

Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS)

Hydraulic modelling

Safety in Design

Mentoring and leadership

Education

Chartered status with ICE/CIWEM

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

InfoWorks ICM

Causeway Flow

Job description

Jacobs in Leeds seeks a talented professional skilled in flood risk management and sustainable drainage systems. You will lead projects from conceptual design to construction, ensuring the successful delivery of complex solutions while incorporating climate resilience.

The ideal candidate will hold chartered status or be actively working towards it, possess strong technical knowledge in relevant legislation, and be proficient in hydraulic modelling tools. Join a company that champions safety, integrity, and a culture of inclusiveness.