Senior Water Network Engineer

JACOBS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy in the UK seeks a Senior Water Network Engineer/Modeller to drive innovation and sustainability in the water sector. The role involves technical leadership, project delivery, and collaboration with industry leaders. Responsibilities include delivering projects on time and budget, mentoring local teams, and implementing innovative methodologies. Candidates should have a deep understanding of water operations and experience with hydraulic modelling tools. This hybrid role offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Well-being benefits

Global volunteering programme

Qualifications

• Understanding of water network operations and engineering design.
• Experience in hydraulic modelling and project delivery.
• Ability to present technical findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects within programme and budget.
• Provide technical leadership and support.
• Develop methodologies for engineering projects.

Skills

Water network operations

Hydraulic modelling

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Numerical analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Chartered engineer or working towards chartership

Tools

Synergi Water/Liquid

InfoWorks WS Pro

EPANET

Power BI

Tableau

GIS packages

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging the status quo by reinventing tomorrow and solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing. We turn abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Shape the Future of Water – Opportunities for Senior Water Network Engineer/Modellers

The UK water sector is on the brink of its most significant transformation in decades. With the Independent Water Commission (IWC) review and unprecedented investment, this is a once‑in‑a‑generation opportunity to redefine how water and wastewater infrastructure serves communities for the future.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping this future—driving innovation, sustainability and resilience across the sector. From feasibility and planning to cutting‑edge design, construction management and long‑term operations, you will help deliver solutions that matter.

Partnering with industry leaders including United Utilities, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Severn Trent Water, and Anglian Water, you will take the lead on projects that safeguard essential resources, support communities and elevate performance standards across the sector.

To support our expanding UK portfolio and future growth ambitions, we are looking for Senior Water Networks Engineers/Modellers to join our team. This hybrid role can be based from any of our UK offices, working as part of our diverse, collaborative, and forward‑thinking UK team.

Our Water Networks teams operate nationwide, delivering expertise across the full spectrum of water and non‑infrastructure projects—from feasibility assessments and optioneering to operational support, optimisation, systems integration and the development of smart network solutions.

You will have the opportunity to lead a diverse range of projects, including water trading, capital design, water quality modelling, network design, zonal studies, leakage optimisation and model maintenance. You will apply industry‑leading solutions and be encouraged to introduce innovative approaches. In addition, you will support and mentor local teams while contributing to the continued growth of our UK water business.

This is your chance to influence the future of water. Join us and be part of the transformation. Together, we will make it happen.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the technical delivery of projects within programme and budget.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance in project delivery.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, technical support and quality assurance to the local team.
• Ensure high‑quality project delivery from yourself and your team, meeting budget, timeline and client expectations.
• Develop and implement methodologies, guidance documents and templates for engineering and modelling projects.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and add value.
• Work collaboratively with multi‑disciplinary teams internally and externally.
• Contribute to the tendering process including proposal writing and cost estimation.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Deep understanding of water network operations, hydraulic modelling, optioneering and engineering design.
• Experience in network modelling using at least one software package: Synergi Water/Liquid, InfoWorks WS Pro, or EPANET.
• Proven experience of working independently and within a team on project delivery.
• Ability to present technical findings clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate technical information confidently and clearly with technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Excellent writing skills including engineering reports, guidance documents and proposals.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with the ability to address complex challenges.
• Proficient in numerical analysis and data interpretation.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines.
• Proven ability to deliver projects within time and budget.
• Chartered engineer or working towards chartership.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

• Experience in GIS packages.
• Experience in visualization such as Power BI, Tableau, Esri etc.
• Experience in coding and tool development.
• Project management and financial experience.
• Experience working in a global delivery or consultancy environment.

About Jacobs

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business and 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.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well‑being benefits to our global giving and volunteering programme, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we 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 our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

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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 to deliver their best work.

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EEO Statement

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