Jacobs Birmingham, England, United Kingdom Dams/Reservoirs - Senior Associate Director (UK wide) at Jacobs At Jacobs, we challenge the world’s most critical problems. Your impact will be: As a recognised Dams and Reservoir water management industry expert, you will play a critical leadership role in our Water Catchment Management team, helping drive our extensive programme of high‑profile projects across multiple sectors. Our UK Centre of Excellence is an integral part of a global team of 400 specialist reservoir engineers. Working alongside the major UK reservoir owners, you will develop and deliver reservoir engineering solutions covering the full life cycle of dams, from feasibility through to detailed design, inspections, studies, re‑engineering and discontinuance. Responsibilities

Technical leadership and governance on our projects. Support staff at a project level to deliver high‑quality, technically robust deliverables in dam engineering. Oversee and deliver technical reviews. Collaborate with the wider Jacobs business and client technical, legal and commercial matters associated with reservoirs. Develop and mentor colleagues and peers, providing technical guidance and support to reservoir engineers working towards appointment to the SE or ARPE panels. Provide subject‑matter expertise and input to sales and operational teams, to support business development opportunities (including supporting bids).

What you’ll need

Appointed to the All Reservoirs Panel of Engineers, or have the experience and qualifications to apply for the All Reservoirs Panel in the future. Experience of inspecting embankment dams. Knowledge of embankment dam behaviour, monitoring and surveillance. A well‑respected industry profile with links to industry and academia. Chartered with the Institution of Civil Engineers. Ability to foster and grow a culture of professional and personal development across all levels of the business. A record of publications (journal articles, book chapters, conference papers).

Seniority level Not applicable Employment type Full‑time Job function Business Development and Sales Industries Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting We are a disability‑confident employer and welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working or who may not meet all listed requirements. We provide reasonable adjustments upon request. We value collaboration and believe in the importance of in‑person interactions. We empower employees with a hybrid working policy to deliver their best work. Our values stand on safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We support a culture of caring and mental health, flexible working, and global giving and volunteering programmes. #J-18808-Ljbffr