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.
Your impact
At the forefront of the biggest transformation and unprecedented investment programme of the UK sector in decades, Jacobs along with our JV Partners and Customers bring together exceptional talent and expertise to deliver multiple portfolios of complex turnkey solutions from concept, feasibility, and planning to design, construction management, commissioning and through life asset O&M management, creating once-in-a-generation opportunities.
To ensure success, three key roles have been created for skilled strategic thinkers covering each of the following specialisms:
* Wastewater planning
* Clean water resources planning
* Bioresources planning
These portfolios need strategic thinkers, able to support the development and review of inputs and assumptions in regulatory‑based frameworks with customers such as United Utilities, Northumbrian Water, Thames Water, Severn Trent Water and Anglian Water, and deliver multi-stakeholder projects that also include the Environment Agency, Ofwat and environmental NGOs.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead multidisciplinary teams to develop strategic plans for the water sector.
* Act as the primary point of contact for clients, regulators, contractors and internal stakeholders.
* Manage project scope, budget, schedule and risk mitigation to ensure successful delivery.
* Ensure technical compliance and quality.
* Promote and drive innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement across project delivery.
* Create and promote a collaborative team environment.
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience with developing water resources, wastewater or bioreources strategic plans.
* Familiarity with UK water sector regulation.
* Proven experience leading the delivery of strategic plans for the UK water sector.
* Demonstrable track record delivering multi‑sector strategic planning projects.
* A sound knowledge of one of the following – water resources, wastewater resources or bioreources planning in the UK and Ireland.
* An understanding of strategic planning frameworks across the water and land environments.
* Relevant degree (engineering, science‑based).
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.
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