Senior Director, Land Quality & Remediation

Jacobs; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is expanding its Land Quality and Remediation team in the UK and Europe, seeking a Senior Associate Director to lead growth and delivery across contaminated land, remediation and waste services. You will integrate technical leadership with business development, client management and project delivery, guiding teams to deliver complex projects to the highest standards.

With a chartered background, you will shape strategies, lead major bids, and build trusted relationships with clients and

Qualifications

• Recognised and chartered technical leader with a track record in land quality, remediation and waste regulation.
• Experience delivering complex remediation and materials management projects across the UK and Europe.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage risks, governance and quality assurance.
• Mentor and develop technical specialists and future leaders while driving growth and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in contaminated land, remediation and waste management.
• Lead major remediation and waste management projects with safe, compliant delivery.
• Drive business development, secure new opportunities and manage key client relationships.
• Support recruitment, retention and succession planning while fostering a high‑performing culture.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Project delivery governance

Environmental permitting

Job description

Jacobs is expanding its Land Quality and Remediation team in the UK and Europe, seeking a Senior Associate Director to lead growth and delivery across contaminated land, remediation and waste services. You will integrate technical leadership with business development, client management and project delivery, guiding teams to deliver complex projects to the highest standards.

With a chartered background, you will shape strategies, lead major bids, and build trusted relationships with clients and