Associate Director, Bridges and Structures - UK Wide
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Overview
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. 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.
Responsibilities
* 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.
Qualifications
* 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 practical 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 and post‑tensioned structures, including post‑tensioned special inspections (PTSI).
Company Values and Benefits
Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business and truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll discover flexible working arrangements, well‑being benefits, a global giving and volunteering program and opportunities to help our clients make the world a better place.
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We accept people for who they are and champion the richness of different perspectives. We are committed to building vibrant communities through our Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and Find Your Community initiatives.
Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit https://www.vercida.com/uk/employers/jacobs to view and access our roles. As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria and welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working.
Contact and Application
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