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Hydrologist (lead)

Edinburgh
Jacobs
Hydrologist
Posted: 1 October
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Senior Talent Acquisition Partner | Water @ Jacobs | UK & Ireland

Jacobs Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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. This leadership role is within our Water and Environment team and focuses on delivering sustainable, resilient solutions for 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).
* Proactively contribute to the ongoing development of a supportive team environment, mentoring and professional development of colleagues.
* Checking and reviewing calculations and technical deliverables; writing and reviewing technical reports.


Requirements

* Chartered level candidates with experience in Water Resource Studies.
* Experience in the use of R/RStudio and Python for data analysis and visualisation.
* Knowledge of hydraulic analysis of culverts/bridges using CIRIA methods.
* Knowledge of hydrometry.
* Strong hydrology software skills such as Qube and LowFlows 2.
* A track record in developing (or a desire to develop) the professional development of peers and colleagues.


Additional Information

Joining Jacobs connects you locally and globally. Our values are safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We support flexible working arrangements to maximize potential, with benefits including well-being programs and opportunities to contribute to our clients and communities.

We emphasise inclusion and belonging in everything we do and partner with initiatives to attract diverse talent. Jacobs is a disability-confident employer and welcomes applicants who may require flexibility or adjustments in the recruitment process.

Our hybrid working policy allows a mix of office and remote work. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.


Details

* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services and IT Consulting
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