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Associate Director, Bridges and Structures - UK Wide
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Associate Director, Bridges and Structures - UK Wide
Senior Structural Engineer – Bridges and Structures
Joining Jacobs’ Structural Solutions Group
At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, and cutting-edge manufacturing—transforming abstract ideas into real-world impact.
About Your Impact
As a key member of our Bridges and Structures team, you’ll drive our transformation into a solutions-focused engineering provider, leveraging:
- New technologies and modernised workflows
- Digital processes and lean methodologies
- Data-driven, automated, and standardised solutions
Your role will focus on sustainability, decarbonisation, and operational efficiency, delivering high-value structural engineering solutions across:
- Highways
- Rail
- Aviation
- Energy
- Power sectors
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership in structural analysis and design:
- Deliver feasibility studies, tender submissions, and detailed designs
- Oversee contract documentation, technical reports, and project-specific strategies
- Team management and mentoring:
- Mentor junior engineers and coordinate cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Ensure integrated, high-quality outcomes for clients
- Innovation and efficiency:
- Apply automated techniques and standardised processes to improve productivity
- Implement data-driven solutions that enhance project performance
- Global coordination:
- Work closely with UK and Global Integrated Delivery Teams
- Optimise resources and ensure on-time, high-quality project delivery
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About Our Capability
Our Transportation Business prides itself on delivering technically complex infrastructure projects nationwide and internationally. You’ll collaborate on high-profile projects, including those for:
- High Speed 2 (HS2)
- National Highways
- Network Rail
- Welsh Government
- Local Authorities
Requirements
Qualifications and experience:
- A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or related discipline)
- A professional engineering qualification
- Project management and leadership experience, ideally in bridge design (open to other disciplines)
Key skills:
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and time management
- Strong technical design and practical problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work with asset management, structures renewals, and post-tensioned systems (Including experience with Post-Tensioned Special Inspections (PTSI)—highly desirable)
What We Offer
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- Work with purpose: Join a team dedicated to resilient environments and sustainable infrastructure.
- Global impact: Your role will shape projects with national and international influence.
- Flexibility and well-being: Access to hybrid working models, wellbeing initiatives, and career development.
- Inclusion and belonging: Jacobs champions diversity, with networks, communities, and inclusive practices.
- Continuous learning: Opportunities to grow via global volunteering programs and cutting-edge innovation.
Why This Role Matters
At Jacobs, you’ll belong to a culture where collaboration and development are core. We’re committed to: ✔ Positive mental health—supporting employees in every phase of their career. ✔ Employee networks—enabling connections, mentorship, and shared purpose. ✔ Flexible, adaptive recruitment practices—we make every interaction inclusive.
Enquire About Flexibility and Accessibility
- We welcome applications from disabled candidates and those seeking flexible working arrangements.
- Need adjustments to application materials or interview processes? Contact Careers Support for assistance.
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