Senior Civil Engineer - Dams/Reservoirs The UK is entering a once-in-a-generation era of reservoir development. From major Strategic Resource Option (SRO) schemes to pumped storage hydro projects, the judgements made today will shape water security, sustainability and resilience for decades to come. As an experienced dams and reservoirs professional, you'll be at the forefront of that transformation. Joining our Water Catchment Management team, you'll help deliver high-profile projects that protect communities, safeguard critical infrastructure and support the UK's future water needs. You'll play a key role in developing innovative reservoir engineering solutions across the full asset lifecycle, from feasibility and appraisal through to detailed design, statutory inspections, remediation and dam discontinuance. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on some of the UK's most important water infrastructure projects. What's In It For You This is more than...

Highways Principal Engineer (UK Wide) This isn't just another engineering role-it's your chance to shape how the UK moves. As a Principal Highways Engineer, you'll lead the design and delivery of major transport projects that connect communities, boost economies, and improve everyday journeys. You'll drive smarter, safer, more efficient design solutions-while mentoring the next generation of engineers and influencing how we deliver projects at scale. From national programmes to local schemes that make a real difference, your expertise will directly elevate performance, innovation, and outcomes across our highways capability. About the opportunity We know great people want more than just a job-so here's what you can expect: Real influence - Lead high-profile projects and shape technical decisions that matter Variety & impact - Work on everything from local authority schemes to global mega-projects Career growth - Opportunities to step into leadership, grow...

Senior Drainage Engineer - Multiple Locations In this role, you'll have the opportunity to influence the future of transport infrastructure by delivering drainage solutions that are resilient, sustainable, and ready for the challenges of tomorrow. You'll shape key design decisions, mentor emerging engineers, and collaborate with specialists across the globe to push what's possible in highway and rail drainage design. Your work will directly improve safety, connectivity, and environmental outcomes for millions of people - leaving a tangible legacy across some of the UK's most ambitious and transformative infrastructure programmes. This role can be based out of either our Manchester, Birmingham Leeds or London offices. About the opportunity Step into a role where your drainage expertise shapes some of the most influential transport projects in the UK. As a Senior Drainage Engineer, you'll work at the heart of nationally significant programmes across highways and...

Graduate Drainage Engineer (Leeds) - March 2027 Start Date Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Program (GDP) and help shape better environments, communities and societies. Bring your passion, creativity and ambition - and together, we'll create lasting change. What You'll Get Our two-year Graduate Development Program is designed to accelerate your growth as you begin your Jacobs career. Through blended learning, mentoring, progress reviews and networking, you'll build capability across four key areas: human skills, consulting skills, championing our strategy, and developing your personal passions. You'll tailor your learning journey to your interests, career goals and technical strengths - creating a graduate experience that's uniquely yours. Much of your development will come through real project work, supported by your manager and mentor to ensure you gain the experiences that matter most. The Graduate Development Program isn't just a steppingstone - it's a...

Principal Engineer Overhead Lines (OHL) Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Engineer - OHL to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HV Overhead Lines, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems. Main responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Develop detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and design documentation using software tools such as PLS-CADD, AutoCAD and Microstation Overseeing technical activities, line routing, sag-tension calculations, structure analysis, conductor selection, clearance reports, and design documentation Preparing and reviewing proposals and reports detailing project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations Regularly engaging in client-facing design reviews and technical...

Principal Engineer, Bridges & Structures - UK Wide Your engineering judgement will shape structural solutions across some of the UK's most important transport and infrastructure programmes. You will help clients solve complex challenges involving existing and new structures across highways, rail, aviation, energy and power. Whether improving the performance of an ageing asset, developing a renewal strategy or leading a technically demanding design, your work will directly influence safety, sustainability, whole-life value and project delivery. You will bring clarity to difficult engineering decisions and provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams. You will also help develop the engineers around you, giving them the confidence, support and challenge needed to progress. This is an opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with wider influence. You will improve how structural solutions are developed and delivered by applying digital tools, leaner...

Graduate Civil Engineer - Regulated Water (Leeds) Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Program (GDP) and help shape better environments, communities and societies. Bring your passion, creativity and ambition - and together, we'll create lasting change. What You'll Get Our two-year Graduate Development Program is designed to accelerate your growth as you begin your Jacobs career. Through blended learning, mentoring, progress reviews and networking, you'll build capability across four key areas: human skills, consulting skills, championing our strategy, and developing your personal passions. You'll tailor your learning journey to your interests, career goals and technical strengths - creating a graduate experience that's uniquely yours. Much of your development will come through real project work, supported by your manager and mentor to ensure you gain the experiences that matter most. The Graduate Development Program isn't just a steppingstone - it's a launchpad....

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist (Leeds) Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Program (GDP) and help shape better environments, communities and societies. Bring your passion, creativity and ambition - and together, we'll create lasting change. What You'll Get Our two-year Graduate Development Program is designed to accelerate your growth as you begin your Jacobs career. Through blended learning, mentoring, progress reviews and networking, you'll build capability across four key areas: human skills, consulting skills, championing our strategy, and developing your personal passions. You'll tailor your learning journey to your interests, career goals and technical strengths - creating a graduate experience that's uniquely yours. Much of your development will come through real project work, supported by your manager and mentor to ensure you gain the experiences that matter most. The Graduate Development Program isn't just a steppingstone - it's a...

Associate Director Protection & Control (P&C) Design Engineer - UK Grid Network Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Associate Director Protection & Control Engineer to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems. Key Responsibilities: Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for Protection & Control systems across transmission and renewable energy projects Oversee interface design, protection schemes, control philosophies, and settings coordination Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages, bids, and client deliverables Manage and grow the P&C engineering team, including recruitment, onboarding, and capability development Monitor and improve team billability,...

Principal Civil Engineer (Transmission & Distribution) Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Engineer - Civils to provide strategic leadership across frontend engineering design (FEED) and detailed civil/structural design for high-voltage (HV) AIS/GIS substations (132-400 kV), HVDC converter stations, overhead line (OHL) interfaces and underground cable projects. You will shape technical assurance, delivery excellence and market growth in the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector. Key Responsibilities: Lead civil/structural design packages from concept through detailed design and construction support for National Grid and DNO clients Develop civil layouts for substations, including platforms, foundations, bunds, drainage, access roads, ducting, fencing, and security features, integrating geotechnical and structural inputs with electrical plant...

Senior Engineer, Bridges & Structures - UK Wide You'll play a key role in shaping the infrastructure people rely on every day. Whether it's improving the resilience of ageing bridge assets, delivering complex structures for major transport programmes, or helping clients reduce carbon through smarter engineering decisions, your expertise will directly influence the quality, safety and sustainability of critical infrastructure across the UK. This is an opportunity to do more than deliver designs. You'll help solve challenging technical problems, guide less experienced engineers, influence project outcomes and play a visible role in delivering projects that have a lasting impact on communities, transport networks and the environment. Your technical judgement, leadership and ability to balance engineering excellence with practical delivery will help clients make informed decisions and ensure projects achieve the best possible outcomes. About the opportunity We're...