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Civil Engineering - Associate Director
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Associate Director – Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering, Water Infrastructure, Design & Build, Jacobs (North West)
At Jacobs, we're shaping the future of water, infrastructure, and innovation by tackling society's most pressing challenges.
Shaping the Future of Water
We’re at the forefront of an unprecedented era for the UK’s water sector. This is your chance to lead major water and wastewater infrastructure, creating long-lasting solutions for communities.
Your Role
As Associate Director – Civil Engineering, you will deliver high-profile Design & Build Infrastructure projects within C2V (Jacobs’ Joint Venture with VolkerStevin), supporting United Utilities’ largest-ever AMP8 programme in the North West. Your technical expertise will shape design, innovation, and delivery, ensuring safe, sustainable, and high-impact solutions.
Key Responsibilities
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Technical Leadership
- Lead technical governance, design approvals, and assurance reviews
- Drive robust, buildable, and innovative civil engineering solutions
- Champion Safety by Design standards and compliance
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Stakeholder & Client Engagement
- Influence programme planning, resource allocation, and delivery strategies
- Manage economic risk and design changes to minimise project disruptions
- Foster strong client relationships while aligning with long-term business goals
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- Team Development & Mentorship
- Build and develop high-performing multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Provide strategic guidance to enhance technical excellence and delivery efficiency
About the Role
Your impact extends beyond project delivery—you’ll reshape how critical water infrastructure is designed, built, and operated. This is a high-visibility leadership opportunity combining: ✔ Technical expertise across complex projects ✔ People leadership with mentorship opportunities ✔ Strategic client-facing role tied to major national programmes
Requirements
- Education: Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Professional Registration: Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or an equivalent institution
- Experience:
- Significant ability in detailed design for water/wastewater infrastructure
- Proven track record in Design & Build environments
- Confidence in leading multidisciplinary teams
- Skills:
- Strong stakeholder and client management
- Outstanding communication in a project-focused environment
What’s in It for You?
✅ Lead major projects with high visibility and decision-making influence ✅ Shape technical strategy while driving innovation and best practices ✅ Clear Director-level career progression path ✅ Collaborative, supportive leadership culture ✅ Flexible working with a commitment to mental wellbeing ✅ Opportunities to mentor and develop high-performing teams ✅ Contribute to one of the UK’s largest water infrastructure investments
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Why Work at Jacobs?
We’re tying ambition to purpose—every role enables impact, growth, and global reach. Our core principles centre on safety, integrity, inclusion, and belonging, ensuring every employee feels valued. We champion a culture of lifelong development, flexible working arrangements, and peer support. Our employee networks (Jacobs Employee Networks) foster connection and collaborative success.
🔹 Flexible working, global career mobility 🔹 Volunteering/wellbeing programmes 🔹 Dedicated talent acquisition support for diverse backgrounds 🔹 Commitment to offering reasonable adjustments for accessibility
So, Are You Ready to Make an Impact?
This is a defining career moment—help deliver tomorrow’s water infrastructure today. If you’re driven by purpose, leadership, and innovation, we’d love to have you onboard.
Apply now and shape the future of water at Jacobs.
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