Senior to Associate Director Hydrologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working

Job summary

Jacobs Ireland seeks a hydrology specialist to lead investigations, modelling and catchment assessments across major water and environmental projects. You will manage projects from feasibility through construction, providing technical leadership and ensuring quality across multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, innovation, and mentoring of junior staff, with a flexible hybrid working model across Ireland to deliver impactful solutions for communities and

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering hydrological and catchment assessments.
• Proven project and team leadership experience.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Membership of or progress towards CIWEM or a relevant professional institution.
• Interest in innovation, sustainability and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrological investigations, modelling and catchment assessments.
• Support environmental and water resources projects from feasibility to construction.
• Provide technical leadership and QA on complex projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver client outcomes.
• Mentor junior team members and build client relationships.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring

AI and data management awareness

Education

Hydrology or related degree

Postgraduate qualification in Hydrology/Engineering

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

Help shape the future of water. Protect communities. Deliver impact where it matters most. Flood resilience, sustainable water resources and environmental protection are some of the biggest challenges facing Ireland today. At Jacobs, you'll play a leading role in solving them while building a career that grows with your ambitions.

Why Jacobs?

• Work on major water, environmental and infrastructure programmes across Ireland
• Tackle complex challenges in flood risk management, drought resilience and water resources
• Collaborate with industry-leading specialists across multiple disciplines
• Accelerate your career through mentoring, leadership and development opportunities
• Enjoy flexible and agile working that supports you both professionally and personally

What you'll be doing

As part of our growing team, you'll

• Lead hydrological investigations, modelling and catchment assessments
• Support projects ranging from Environmental Impact Assessments and major transport schemes to water resources and flood risk management programmes
• Deliver technical work across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility through to construction and commissioning
• Provide technical leadership and quality assurance on complex projects
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve outstanding outcomes for clients and communities
• Build strong relationships with clients, regulators and stakeholders
• Champion innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement
• Mentor and support the development of junior team members

What we're looking for

You’ll bring

• A degree in Hydrology, Geography, Civil Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or a related discipline
• A postgraduate qualification in Hydrology, Civil Engineering or a related field
• Strong experience delivering hydrological and integrated catchment science assessments
• Proven project and team leadership experience
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Membership of, or progress towards membership of, CIWEM or a relevant professional institution
• A passion for innovation, sustainability and developing others
• An interest in emerging technologies, including AI, data management, SuDS, blue-green infrastructure and carbon reduction

Here’s what you’ll need

You’ll bring

• A degree in Hydrology, Geography, Civil Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or a related discipline
• A postgraduate qualification in Hydrology, Civil Engineering or a related field
• Strong experience delivering hydrological and integrated catchment science assessments
• Proven project and team leadership experience
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Membership of, or progress towards membership of, CIWEM or a relevant professional institution
• A passion for innovation, sustainability and developing others
• An interest in emerging technologies, including AI, data management, SuDS, blue-green infrastructure and carbon reduction

Build your future with purpose

At Jacobs, you'll work on projects that make a tangible difference to people, communities and the environment. You'll be empowered to lead, innovate and grow within a supportive team that values inclusion, flexibility and technical excellence.

We welcome applications from across Ireland, North and South, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Ready to make your mark?

Join Jacobs and help deliver the next generation of water and environmental solutions while advancing your career on some of the most exciting programmes in the industry.

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Partnership and accessibility

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Inclusivity and support

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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.