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...

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...

Principal Drainage Engineer - Multiple Locations In this role, your expertise will directly shape some of the UK's most high-profile transportation programmes. By stepping into a Principal Engineer position, you'll influence the technical direction of major highway and rail schemes for clients such as National Highways, Transport Scotland, Network Rail, the Welsh Government, HS2 Ltd, national contractors, and local authorities. Your leadership will strengthen a team already recognised for excellence, helping expand our growing portfolio across the UK. As the technical discipline lead, you'll set the standard for drainage engineering on multi-disciplinary projects-guiding design quality, challenging assumptions, and driving innovative, sustainable solutions. Your knowledge of key drainage tools, DMRB or UK Rail Standards, SuDS design, and engagement with Lead Local Flood Authorities will directly shape project outcomes. You'll also play a pivotal role in developing others,...

Structural Design Engineer - Principal At Jacobs, we're shaping a more connected and sustainable world through innovative design and engineering. We're excited to offer an incredible opportunity for a Principal Structural Design Engineer to become part of our growing and inclusive Building Structures team. Here, you'll work on some of the most innovative and high-profile projects across diverse sectors-think cutting-edge airports, advanced technology facilities, data centers, transformative residential/industrial refurbishments, rail infrastructure, and energy developments. This is your chance to make a real impact, tackling complex challenges and delivering world-class solutions that shape the future of our built environment. With projects spanning both local and global markets, you'll enjoy unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and career development-all while collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the industry. As a Senior or...

Principal 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 Principal 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 Develop and review interface designs, protection schemes, and control philosophies Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages and technical bids Undertake site visits and non-intrusive surveys as part of design or site support activities Review protection settings, relay coordination, and scheme logic Coordinate with back-office...

Operational Road Safety Engineer - UK Wide You won't just review designs, you'll shape safer journeys for thousands of people, every day. In this role, you'll be a critical voice in how infrastructure is designed, built, and experienced-ensuring safety is never an afterthought. From local authority schemes to major international programmes, your expertise will directly reduce risk, protect communities, and influence how transport networks evolve. This is your chance to: Make a visible difference to public safety on high-profile projects Influence decisions at the design stage-where it matters most Help raise the standard of safety across the UK and beyond About the opportunity This is more than a job. It's a chance to build a standout career while working on projects that genuinely make a difference. You'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking Transportation team trusted on major programmes like HS2, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, and large-scale UK local...

Principal Consultant - ICT and Security Engineering, (Buildings and Infrastructure) The Jacobs Cities & Places team create thriving places - from regions, cities, neighbourhoods & communities through to individual buildings - and the critical infrastructure and facilities that support them, all through an integrated design approach. We have a tremendous opportunity in front of us to build upon our strengths and develop an interdisciplinary planning, design and delivery practice that is uniquely Jacobs, that sets the direction for the industry and is home to the very best and brightest design thinkers, disruptors, technical experts, visionaries and storytellers. Our business unit brings together engineers, architects, surveyors, designers, place-makers, technology experts and project managers to provide collaborative and coordinated design solutions for our clients, both domestically and internationally. Due to our expanding portfolio and long-term expansion plan, we...