Senior Civil Engineer - Dams/Reservoirs

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Exeter; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

40-hour week

Annual leave 24 days (plus buy up to 8

Enhanced pension contributions up to 1

Private medical cover

Digital GP access

Enhanced parental leave

Volunteer time

Community engagement programmes

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced dams and reservoirs professional to join the Water Catchment Management team in the UK. You will lead dam and reservoir engineering projects from feasibility through to detailed design, delivering innovative solutions that protect communities and critical infrastructure.

You will collaborate with hydrology, geotechnics, hydraulics and environmental specialists, mentor engineers, and build lasting client relationships while upholding safety and engineering

Qualifications

• Significant experience in dam and reservoir engineering.
• Strong knowledge of reservoir appraisal, inspection, design and asset management.
• Experience delivering projects across feasibility, outline and detailed design stages.

Responsibilities

• Delivering dam and reservoir engineering appraisal and design projects.
• Supporting schemes from pre-feasibility through to detailed design.
• Providing technical leadership across project work packages.
• Mentoring and supporting the development of engineers and technical professionals.
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to successful project outcomes.
• Championing safety, quality and engineering excellence in everything you do.

Skills

Dam & Reservoir Eng

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent

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

The UK is entering a once-in-a-generation era of reservoir development. From major Strategic Resource Option (SRO) schemes to pumped storage hydro projects, the judgements made today will shape water security, sustainability and resilience for decades to come.

As an experienced dams and reservoirs professional, you'll be at the forefront of that transformation.

Joining our Water Catchment Management team, you'll help deliver high-profile projects that protect communities, safeguard critical infrastructure and support the UK's future water needs.

You’ll play a key role in developing innovative reservoir engineering solutions across the full asset lifecycle, from feasibility and appraisal through to detailed design, statutory inspections, remediation and dam discontinuance.

This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on some of the UK's most important water infrastructure projects.

What's In It For You

• The opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant dam, reservoir and water-resource projects
• Exposure to landmark SRO reservoirs, pumped storage hydro developments and major asset investment programmes
• The chance to lead technical delivery and influence project outcomes from concept to construction
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where your expertise is valued and your ideas are heard
• Access to our UK Centre of Excellence and a global network of 400+ specialist reservoir engineers
• Opportunities to mentor, develop and inspire the next generation of engineers
• Flexible working arrangements that support your lifestyle and wellbeing
• Clear pathways for technical and professional progression within a growing business

We Offer

• Compensation that reflects your skills and experience
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• 24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days
• Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10%
• Private medical cover and Digital GP access
• Enhanced parental leave and family support programmes
• Employee Networks: We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds
• Income protection for long-term financial security
• Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burn
• Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunities
• Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes

About the Opportunity

Due to continued growth and increasing demand across the water sector, we're creating new opportunities within our established Dams & Reservoirs team.

Working alongside many of the UK's principal reservoir owners, including the Environment Agency, United Utilities, Northumbrian Water, Thames Water and Welsh Water, you'll contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from statutory reservoir inspections and remedial works to the design and delivery of major new dam infrastructure.

You’ll collaborate with specialists across hydrology, geotechnics, hydraulics, structures and environmental disciplines, bringing together expertise to develop innovative, sustainable solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering dam and reservoir engineering appraisal and design projects
• Supporting schemes from pre-feasibility through to detailed design
• Providing technical leadership across project work packages
• Mentoring and supporting the development of engineers and technical professionals
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering challenges
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to successful project outcomes
• Championing safety, quality and engineering excellence in everything you do

Here’s what you’ll need

• Significant experience in dam and reservoir engineering
• Strong knowledge of reservoir appraisal, inspection, design and asset management
• Experience delivering projects across feasibility, outline and detailed design stages
• Ability to lead technical work and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Chartered status (or working towards it) with a relevant professional institution

Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week

Good luck with your application

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