Coastal Engineering & Flood Risk Lead — Hybrid/Remote

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Hybrid working policy

Mentoring and leadership opportunities

Job summary

Jacobs is hiring a Coastal Engineering & Flood Risk Design Lead in Ireland to deliver nationally significant flood risk and coastal resilience projects across Ireland, including Dublin, Cork, and Belfast.

You'll lead multidisciplinary teams, deliver high-quality designs, and mentor colleagues while growing technical leadership. The role emphasizes sustainable solutions, environmental considerations, and client objectives alignment.

Qualifications

• Degree or Master's qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams.
• Experience in coastal engineering, flood risk management or closely related infrastructure sectors.
• Knowledge of flood defences, coastal structures, hydraulic structures, embankments, culverts, reservoirs or similar assets.
• Understanding of current Irish and UK design standards, guidance and engineering best practices.
• Chartered status (ICE, CIWEM or equivalent), or actively working towards chartership.
• Excellent communication, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to develop sustainable flood risk and coastal engineering solutions.
• Deliver high-quality technical designs in accordance with relevant standards and best practice.
• Integrate environmental considerations into project development from the earliest stages.
• Ensure solutions are practical, buildable and aligned with client objectives.
• Develop technical scopes and support successful project delivery.
• Identify, manage and communicate project risks and opportunities.
• Mentor and support colleagues while fostering a collaborative and engaged team culture.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Commercial/project management

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Jacobs is hiring a Coastal Engineering & Flood Risk Design Lead in Ireland to deliver nationally significant flood risk and coastal resilience projects across Ireland, including Dublin, Cork, and Belfast.

You'll lead multidisciplinary teams, deliver high-quality designs, and mentor colleagues while growing technical leadership. The role emphasizes sustainable solutions, environmental considerations, and client objectives alignment.