Associate Director, Bridges and Structures - UK Wide
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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. Your impact will be to lead our Bridges and Structures team toward a solutions‑focused future, leveraging new technologies, digital processes and lean methodologies to enhance efficiency and deliver greater value to our clients.
As a key member of our team, you will:
* 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 and Local Authorities.
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.
Here’s 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 practical problem‑solving skills.
* Candidates may have a background in bridge design, however we are equally interested in hearing from candidates from other disciplines and industries.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in asset management, structures renewals and post‑tensioned structures, including post‑tensioned special inspections (PTSI).
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As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
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 uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well‑being benefits to our global giving and volunteering programme, to exploring new and inventive ways 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, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace as a source of learning and innovation.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries
Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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