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Associate Director, Bridges and Structures - UK Wide
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Associate Director, Bridges and Structures - UK Wide
Structural Solutions Lead – Bridges and Structures
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your Impact
As a key member of our Bridges and Structures team, you’ll help lead our transformation into a solutions-focused provider, leveraging new technologies, digital processes, and lean methodologies to enhance efficiency and deliver greater value to our clients. With a strong focus on sustainability and decarbonisation, you’ll apply your advanced technical engineering, interpersonal, and organisational skills to support the delivery of structural solutions across highways, rail, aviation, energy, and power sectors.
What You Will Do
- Lead and mentor teams in structural analysis, feasibility studies, tender and detailed designs, and the production of contract documents and technical reports.
- Coordinate with other disciplines to deliver integrated services and high-quality outcomes for clients.
- Drive innovation by identifying and implementing data-driven, automated, and standardised solutions to improve project efficiency and productivity.
- Collaborate with our UK and Global Integrated Delivery teams to optimise resources and ensure successful project delivery.
Our Structural Solutions capability sits within Jacobs’ wider Transportation business, where we take pride in delivering technically complex schemes both in the UK and internationally. Our team has built a strong reputation through a portfolio of high-profile projects with clients including High Speed 2, National Highways, Network Rail, Welsh Government, National Contractors & Local Authorities.
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Let’s build for a brighter future together. If you’re ready to join a team that’s invested in your success and committed to making a global impact—welcome to Jacobs’ Structural Solutions Group.
What You’ll Need
- A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or a related discipline)
- A professional qualification
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and time management skills
- Project management and leadership skills related to bridge design (or other disciplines)
- Strong technical design and problem-solving skills
Candidates may have a background in bridge design, however, we are equally interested to hear from candidates from other disciplines and industries.
We are particularly interested to hear from candidates with experience in:
- Asset management
- Structures renewals
- Post-tensioned structures, including post-tensioned special inspections (PTSI)
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Why Join Jacobs?
Our Values
Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation:
- Safety
- Integrity
- Inclusion and belonging
We put people at the heart of our business. We believe that supporting one another through our culture of caring, enables all employees to succeed.
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Flexible Support & Opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Well-being benefits
- Global giving and volunteering program
- Explore new innovative solutions helping clients improve the world
Safety and Flexibility
- Hybrid working policy, giving freedom to split work between Jacobs offices, projects, and remote locations—enabling you to maximise your potential.
Further Support
Your application is important, and we aim to adapt to meet individual needs. If you require adjustments, e.g., support with applying or interview formats, please contact Careers Support.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We value collaboration and in-person interactions essential in our culture and project delivery.
Jacobs aims to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We accept people for who they are and actively champion diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and backgrounds as a source of learning and innovation.
Below are some initiatives:
- Jacobs Employee Networks
- Communities of Practice
- Find Your Community initiatives
We partner with VERCIDA to help attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds.
As a disability confident employer, we interview disabled candidates fitting the role criteria. Applications are welcome from those seeking flexible working or who may not meet specific requirements listed.
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