Lead SuDS Engineer – Climate-Resilient Drainage Solutions

Jacobs; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Well-being benefits

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Jacobs in Reading is seeking a skilled professional to lead flood risk management projects. You will apply your expertise in sustainable drainage and water quality, ensuring successful project delivery from concept to handover.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate chartered status or be progressing towards it, possess in-depth knowledge of relevant regulations, and be proficient in hydraulic modeling software. A hybrid working policy is offered.

Qualifications

• Chartered status or working towards chartered status with a relevant institution.
• In-depth knowledge of local, national, and international water management regulations.
• Experience in hydrological modeling for surface water systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from design through to construction and handover.
• Deliver designs for surface water drainage solutions.
• Oversee project lifecycle from feasibility to detailed design.

Skills

Chartered status with ICE or CIWEM

Knowledge of relevant legislation

Understanding of CDM requirements

Proficient in hydraulic modeling software

Mentoring and leadership skills

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

InfoWorks ICM

Causeway Flow

Job description

Jacobs in Reading is seeking a skilled professional to lead flood risk management projects. You will apply your expertise in sustainable drainage and water quality, ensuring successful project delivery from concept to handover.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate chartered status or be progressing towards it, possess in-depth knowledge of relevant regulations, and be proficient in hydraulic modeling software. A hybrid working policy is offered.