PMO Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Hydrogeologist to manage the delivery of water-resource studies focused on WINEP commitments. This role includes overseeing multidisciplinary project teams, providing expert hydrogeological support, and leading technical excellence initiatives. Ideal candidates should possess a strong educational background in earth sciences, with specific experience in groundwater modeling and water resource management. This position promotes inclusivity and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Well-being benefits

Global volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Recognized expertise in Hydrogeology and water resources.
• Experience producing deliverables in Hydrogeology discipline.
• Knowledgeable in groundwater interaction and impact assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams on hydrogeological projects.
• Oversee technical deliverables to meet client requirements.
• Engage in technical innovations in hydrogeology.

Skills

Hydrogeology expertise

Groundwater modeling

Water resources management

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Good honours degree in earth sciences

Master's degree or doctorate in hydrogeology

Tools

MODFLOW

FEFLOW

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. Working closely with the Head of Discipline of Hydrogeology, you will manage the delivery of water‑resource and low‑flow studies aligned to our clients' WINEP commitments and play a key part in our UK Water Catchment Management & Maritime capability team. In this role you will be involved in the technical delivery of a wide scope of geological and hydro‑geological projects and provide functional expertise to water‑resource management and environmental impact assessments. You will also provide specialist hydrogeological support in the review of datasets, identification of groundwater‑surface water interaction, formulation of conceptual site models, design and implementation of groundwater monitoring schemes, groundwater model interrogation, signal‑test design and analysis, and assessment of the impact of abstraction and options for meeting WINEP objectives.

Responsibilities

• Work with and lead a collaborative, industry‑leading multidisciplinary team, e.g. hydrologists, hydro‑morphologists, aquatic ecologists, environmental economists, etc.
• Oversee, review and sign off complex pieces of work, ensuring all solutions are in line with project requirements.
• Lead and actively contribute to technical excellence development, maintaining subject‑matter expert status by keeping up to date with the latest industry and technical innovation.
• Continuously engage with a wider network to complement technical excellence, alongside supporting and mentoring colleagues.
• Develop and deliver technical solutions that both meet and exceed current and future industry requirements.
• Act as Project Verifier on local / regional and national projects.
• Oversee the submission of complex technical papers to clients.

Qualifications

• Industry‑recognised expertise within Hydrogeology, with a focus on water resources and low‑flow studies aligned to water utility companies' obligations under WINEP.
• Extensive experience at producing a wide range of deliverables within the broader Hydrogeology discipline.
• Demonstrable experience relating to water resources and low‑flow studies aligned to WINEP.
• A sound knowledge of groundwater site characterisation, groundwater‑surface water interaction, generation of conceptual site models, and quantitative groundwater and abstraction impact assessments.
• Comfortable using, supervising, and interrogating numerical modelling (such as MODFLOW, FEFLOW and/or other similar software).
• A good honours degree in earth sciences, or equivalent.
• A master's degree or doctorate in hydrogeology, or equivalent professional experience.
• Chartership with the Geological Society London (or similar).

Company Culture & Diversity

Joining Jacobs connects you locally and globally. Our values are anchored in safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business and believe that by supporting one another through a culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've moved beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You will uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities—from well‑being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program—to explore new ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we are more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are and champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose and belonging.

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. We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations, enabling them to deliver their best work. Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regard to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.