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Senior Talent Acquisition Partner | Water @ Jacobs | UK & Ireland
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.
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Overview
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 described within Flood Estimation Handbook FEH.
* Proactively contribute to the ongoing development of a supportive team environment, taking an active role in mentoring and professional development of colleagues.
* Checking and reviewing calculations and technical deliverables.
* Writing and reviewing technical reports.
Qualifications / What you'll need
Keen to play your part in the delivery of long-term high-profile innovative projects that will directly impact future generations and communities. We would be delighted to hear from chartered level candidates who have a blend of the following:
* Experience in Water Resource Studies.
* Experience in the use of R/RStudio and Python for data analysis and visualisation.
* A sound knowledge of hydraulic analysis of culverts/bridges using CIRIA methods.
* Knowledge of hydrometry.
* Strong hydrology software skills such as Qube, LowFlows 2.
* A track record in developing (or a desire to develop your skills in) the professional development of peers and colleagues.
Inclusion & Benefits
Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. We’ve introduced flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, including well-being benefits and our global giving and volunteering program.
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our 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 www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via 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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