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Associate Director, Bridges and Structures - UK Wide
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Associate Director, Bridges and Structures - UK Wide
Structural Solutions Engineer – Bridges & Structures
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems—from thriving cities to operational advancement and beyond. We turn abstract ideas into transformational realities that deliver global impact.
Your Impact
As a key member of our Bridges and Structures team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping Jacobs’ future as a solutions-focused provider. By integrating new technologies, digital processes, and lean methodologies, you’ll drive efficiency and deliver greater value to our clients while prioritising sustainability and decarbonisation.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and mentoring teams in structural analysis, feasibility studies, tender and detailed designs, and contract documentation
- Coordinating with other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated, high-quality service delivery
- Driving innovation by adopting data-driven, automated, and standardised solutions to improve project efficiency
- Collaborating with UK and global Integrated Delivery teams to optimise resource allocation
Our Structural Solutions capability is deeply embedded within Jacobs’ Transportation business, delivering highly complex projects across the UK and internationally. With clients like High Speed 2 (HS2), National Highways, Network Rail, Welsh Government, and National Contractors, we’re committed to setting the gold standard in infrastructure development.
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Who You Are
We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:
- A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or a related discipline)
- A recognised professional qualification
- Strong communication, collaboration, and time management skills
- Proven project management and leadership experience (particularly in bridge design)
- Exceptional technical design and problem-solving abilities
While bridge experience is valuable, we’re equally open to candidates from diverse industries—asset management, structures renewal, and post-tensioned structures (including PTSIs) are strong pluses.
Why Join Jacobs?
Jacobs is more than an employer—we’re a global ecosystem built on safety, integrity, inclusion, and belonging. Working here means:
✅ A culture of care—where mental health, well-being, and personal growth are prioritised ✅ Hybrid flexibility—balancing in-office and remote work to maximise productivity ✅ Global opportunities—combining local impact with international scale ✅ Innovative benefits—from well-being initiatives to community and volunteering programs ✅ Inclusivity at every level—embracing a workforce rich in diversity for creativity and learning
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Your Next Step
Ready to shape the future of infrastructure with a company that values your potential? Apply now and discover how you can thrive in Jacobs’ Structural Solutions Group.
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