Senior Drainage Engineer

As a Senior Drainage Engineer, the work centres on supporting client engagement and represent Jacobs in meetings and site inspections. It would suit someone who can bring handling site-by-site responsibilities with consistency and care to the role.

Why this role may suit you

Be part of a team known for excellence in design, sustainability, safety, and collaboration—contributing to award-winning work on projects like HS2. Work flexibly from London or Manchester, with regular presence in the office or on client sites.

What you would be doing

Supporting client engagement and represent Jacobs in meetings and site inspections. Collaborate with colleagues across offices and disciplines to ensure integrated and efficient project delivery. 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 maximize your potential.

The working style that fits

Handling site-by-site responsibilities with consistency and care. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Strong professional approach.

What you need

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in drainage design for highways and urban environments.
• Experience with hydraulic modelling and drainage design software.

Practical information

• Deliver drainage designs across all project stages, from feasibility studies to detailed design and contract documentation.
• 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 model: Remote.
• Additional detail: Flexible working options may be available.

Job details

• Benefits mentioned: Flexible working, Hybrid working