Leakage Consultant (Senior, Principal & Associate Director grades)

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced leakage practitioners to join their Water Networks team. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects aimed at reducing water leakage and optimizing distribution networks. You will engage in data analysis, support clients in developing effective leakage strategies, and contribute to regulatory submissions. The company values safety, integrity, and diversity, providing a supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. If you are motivated and have a passion for water management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave pay

Employee assistance programs

Professional development reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in leakage practitioner role within the water industry.
• Academic qualification in engineering, science, or geography.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with leakage targeting and campaign management.
• Analyze water balance components and develop leakage reduction strategies.

Skills

Data Analysis

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Time Management

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Science

Degree in Geography

Tools

Leakage Analysis Tools

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Our Water Networks team provides specialist consultancy services to regulated water utilities. We work collaboratively with our clients to help them achieve successful outcomes for their customers and key stakeholders. As part of their strategy to meet the growing demand for water, water companies in England and Wales have set themselves a goal to halve the level of leakage from their networks by 2050.

We have an exciting new opportunity to support the investigation, analysis, and understanding of water demand and leakage. We are looking for experienced leakage practitioners who would be able to join our multidisciplinary team, working on a variety of projects.

This work would include supporting clients with:

• Leakage targeting, planning, and campaign management across all areas of the distribution network (District Metered Areas (DMA), Trunk Mains)
• Pressure management scheme design and optimisation
• Analysis and investigation of DMA water balance components
• Development of demand management and leakage reduction strategies
• Development of innovative leakage analysis tools and optimised strategies for leakage reduction
• Analytical modelling of water network data to support wider water and wastewater network studies
• Providing independent audit and assurance support for regulatory reporting of leakage and per capita consumption in line with Ofwat guidance and industry best practice.

If you believe you have experience in one or more of the above areas, we would be interested to speak with you.

As a key member of the Water Networks team, there would be an opportunity for you to support our audit and assurance services to clients, providing constructive challenge to water companies’ supporting regulatory submissions including business plans, water resources management plans, annual performance commitments, and any other regulatory data requests.

Here's what you'll need:

• Academic or industry-derived qualification relating to engineering, science, geography, or related discipline
• Experience of working in a leakage practitioner role within the water industry
• Experience in data analysis relating to leakage components for the water balance and per capita consumption
• Experience and understanding of reporting and performance measures associated with leakage
• Motivated, enthusiastic, and a self-starter with a high level of personal accountability
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Ability to build strong relationships on the basis of mutual trust and respect
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and report writing skills

Our People

People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programs, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion, and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the team.