Overview
Hydrologist (Lead) role at Jacobs, Wokingham, England, United Kingdom. This position is part of Jacobs Water and Environment team and involves leadership within a large multi-disciplinary practice.
Your impact
You will take on a leadership role within our 2000-strong Water and Environment team, delivering sustainable, resilient solutions to a diverse portfolio of clients including the Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities, Utility Companies, National Highways Agencies, National Rail Companies and Airports.
Responsibilities
* Lead the growth and capability footprint of the Hydrology Team.
* Stakeholder interface and management across all technical and commercial matters.
* Management and support of project teams, including coordinating planning and tender (preparing schedule and scope of works).
* Provide technical leadership for hydrological studies including FRM, EIAs, reservoir engineering, low flow, and water resources studies.
* Continuously develop Subject Matter Expertise in the application of UK Flood hydrologic analysis in line with the FEH (Flood Estimation Handbook).
* Contribute to a supportive team environment, mentoring and professional development of colleagues.
* Check and review calculations and technical deliverables.
* Write and review technical reports.
Qualifications / Skills
* Chartered level candidates with a blend of the following:
* Experience in Water Resource Studies.
* Experience with R/RStudio and Python for data analysis and visualization.
* Knowledge of hydraulic analysis of culverts/bridges using CIRIA methods.
* Knowledge of hydrometry.
* Strong hydrology software skills such as Qube and LowFlows 2.
* Experience in developing (or desire to develop) the professional development of peers and colleagues.
What we offer and values
Joining Jacobs connects you locally and globally. We value safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging, and put people at the heart of our business. We support a culture of caring, focus on mental health, and provide flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, including well-being, volunteering, and global giving programs. We strive to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do, with Jacobs Employee Networks and related initiatives.
Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to attract and retain talent from diverse backgrounds. For greater accessibility, visit www.vercida.com to view roles. We are a disability-confident employer and interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome flexible working and applicants who may not meet all listed requirements. We support hybrid working to balance office and remote locations.
If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
* Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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