Water Civil Engineer – Design & Build Projects

Jacobs; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking Civil Engineers to deliver detailed design and Design & Build (D&B) water and wastewater infrastructure across the UK. You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering robust, constructible designs and collaborate with designers, construction teams and project managers throughout the project lifecycle.

This role suits engineers developing technical capability in detailed civil design, gaining exposure to contractor-led D&B, with mentoring and a clear progression path towards

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in civil engineering detailed design, ideally within the water sector.
• Understanding of the principles of detailed design and construction delivery.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and follow defined technical processes.
• Awareness of Design & Build delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed civil designs for water and wastewater assets in accordance with client standards, statutory requirements and industry best practice.
• Prepare drawings, calculations and technical documentation, supporting design reviews and quality assurance under senior engineer guidance.
• Support Design & Build and alliancing delivery, embedding constructability, temporary works, access, sequencing and commissioning considerations into design development.
• Collaborate with contractors and supply chain partners, supporting live construction through effective management of design changes and technical queries.
• Support project planning and delivery, contributing to design scheduling, option appraisal, value engineering and cost-led design decisions.
• Manage design risk and records, identifying and mitigating risks under senior guidance while maintaining clear technical records to support commercial and contractual processes.

Skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Jacobs is seeking Civil Engineers to deliver detailed design and Design & Build (D&B) water and wastewater infrastructure across the UK. You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering robust, constructible designs and collaborate with designers, construction teams and project managers throughout the project lifecycle.

This role suits engineers developing technical capability in detailed civil design, gaining exposure to contractor-led D&B, with mentoring and a clear progression path towards