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Associate Director, Bridges and Structures - UK Wide
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Associate Director, Bridges and Structures - UK Wide
Strategic Role within Jacobs’ Bridges and Structures Team
Challenging the Future At Jacobs, we’re transforming ambition into reality by tackling the world’s most critical challenges—whether in thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical infrastructure, or cutting-edge scientific discovery. Our mission is to turn ideas into material progress that reshapes the world for better.
Your Impact
As a valued member of our Bridges and Structures team, you’ll play a pivotal role in our shift toward a solutions-focused provider. By leveraging new technologies, digital processes, and lean methodologies, you’ll drive efficiency and deliver exceptional value across highways, rail, aviation, energy, and power sectors—with a sharp focus on sustainability and decarbonisation.
Your expertise in structural engineering, technical leadership, and cross-disciplinary collaboration will help shape future-proof infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor teams in:
- Structural analysis
- Feasibility studies
- Tender and detailed design
- Production of contract documents and technical reports
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated, high-quality deliverables for clients
- Drive innovation by:
- Identifying data-driven, automated, and standardised solutions
- Optimising project efficiency and productivity
- Collaborate with UK and Global Integrated Delivery teams to:
- Streamline resources
- Ensure on-time and high-performance project delivery
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Why Your Skills Matter
Our prestigious portfolio includes high-profile projects with partners like:
- High Speed 2
- National Highways
- Network Rail
- Welsh Government
- National Contractors & Local Authorities
Together, we deliver technically complex schemes both domestically and internationally.
Let’s Build a Brighter Future
If you’re passionate about making a global impact and thrive in an organisation that invests in your growth, we’d love to welcome you to Jacobs’ Structural Solutions Group.
What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or a related discipline)
- A professional qualification
- Exceptional communication, collaboration, and time management skills
- Strong project management and leadership experience (preferably in bridge design or equivalent)
- Outstanding technical design and problem-solving abilities
Preferred (but not exclusive):
- Post-tensioned structures expertise, including special inspections (PTSI)
- Asset management and structural renewals experience
“Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged—not restricted to bridge design experts.”
Work with Purpose at Jacobs
Core Values
We operate with integrity, always placing safety, inclusion, and disruption at the heart of everything we do:
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✔ Culture of Caring: Our PeopleFirst approach prioritises well-being, support, and collaboration. ✔ Mental Health: We uphold a culture that actively supports positive mental health. ✔ Diversity & Belonging: Creating vibrant cohorts where differences are celebrated; harness additional thought through our Employee Networks (Explore Jacobs Employee Networks).
Commitment to Inclusion
Jacobs is proud to partner with VERCIDA for attracting and retaining talent across all backgrounds. Find our full vacancy details here.
As a disability confident employer, we commit to interviewing disabled candidates who epitomise our criteria. Flexible working requests and applications from those who may not meet all requirements are welcome.
How We Work
We blend hybrid flexibility and advanced operations to support maximised output—balancing remote arrangements seamlessly with project site demands.
Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to enhance accessibility; accessible recruitment materials are available upon request.
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