Senior SuDS Engineer

Jacobs; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior SuDS Engineer to lead the delivery of sustainable drainage and surface water management projects across Ireland. You'll work with hydrology, hydraulic modelling, and environmental teams to develop practical, innovative water solutions for resilient communities.

Join a multi-disciplinary environment across water, environment, planning and infrastructure, with opportunities to mentor colleagues, advance your career, and contribute to mission-critical projects that

Qualifications

• Chartered status with ICE, CIWEM or equivalent, or working towards chartership.
• Strong experience in sustainable drainage and surface water management.
• In-depth knowledge of legislation, planning policy and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outline and detailed designs for SuDS and surface water drainage strategies.
• Develop hydraulic calculations, technical specs and contract documents.
• Lead projects from feasibility through construction and handover.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote technical excellence across the team.

Skills

Chartered status

Sustainable drainage

Hydraulic modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

InfoWorks ICM

Causeway Flow

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

Design Smarter Water Solutions for Future Generations - Dublin, Cork, Belfast

As communities adapt to climate change, urban growth and increasing environmental pressures, sustainable drainage has become a critical part of creating resilient places to live and work.

At Jacobs, you'll help deliver innovative SuDS and green infrastructure solutions that reduce flood risk, improve water quality, enhance biodiversity and create more sustainable communities across Ireland.

This is an opportunity to work on nationally significant projects while helping shape the future of sustainable water management.

What's In It For You

Join a growing team that's at the forefront of delivering integrated water management solutions across Ireland and the UK.

• Working on some of the largest flood risk, drainage and water management programmes in Ireland
• The opportunity to lead technically challenging and environmentally significant projects
• Exposure to multidisciplinary teams across water, environment, planning and infrastructure sectors
• Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development
• A flexible and supportive working environment where you can thrive personally and professionally
• Opportunities to mentor and develop junior engineers while expanding your own leadership capabilities
• The chance to contribute to innovative solutions that improve communities and the environment

Your Impact

As a Senior SuDS Engineer, you'll help create sustainable drainage solutions that deliver benefits far beyond flood management.

• Improve climate resilience across towns, cities and communities
• Reduce flood risk through innovative and sustainable drainage strategies
• Enhance biodiversity and create more attractive, environmentally friendly spaces
• Improve water quality and support healthier catchments
• Influence how future developments integrate water management solutions
• Help clients achieve long-term sustainability and environmental goals

The projects you deliver will leave a lasting positive impact on communities and the environment.

About The Opportunity

Our Water Catchment Management team is growing rapidly, and we're looking for an experienced Senior SuDS Engineer to help lead the delivery of sustainable drainage and surface water management projects across Ireland.

Working alongside experts in hydrology, hydraulic modelling, flood risk management, environmental services and infrastructure design, you'll play a key role in developing practical, innovative solutions to complex water management challenges.

In this role, you'll

• Deliver outline and detailed designs for sustainable drainage systems, green infrastructure and surface water drainage strategies
• Develop and review hydraulic calculations, drainage designs, technical specifications and contract documents
• Lead projects through all stages of delivery, from feasibility and concept development through to construction and handover
• Undertake hydrological and hydraulic assessments to support project development
• Integrate climate resilience, biodiversity and sustainability objectives into design solutions
• Promote best practice and innovation in SuDS, water management and nature-based solutions
• Ensure projects meet relevant technical, environmental and regulatory requirementsSupport project planning, reporting and successful delivery
• Mentor and develop junior engineers while contributing to technical excellence across the team

This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about combining engineering innovation with environmental sustainability.

Here's what you'll need

• Chartered status with ICE, CIWEM or a similar professional institution, or actively working towards chartership
• Strong experience in sustainable drainage, surface water management and drainage design
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, planning policy and industry design standards
• Understanding of Safety in Design principles and CDM requirements
• Experience using hydraulic modelling software such as MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, InfoWorks ICM or Causeway Flow
• Strong technical review and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Experience mentoring colleagues and supporting team development
• Passion for innovation, sustainability and the future of water management

Knowledge of emerging industry trends including AI, digital solutions, data management, blue-green infrastructure, carbon reduction and climate resilience would be highly beneficial.

Ready to Help Create More Resilient Communities?

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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 we 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 maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, 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 ourJacobs Employee Networks here.

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 enabling them to deliver their best work.

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