Senior Civil Engineer – Detailed Design

Company: Jacobs
Apply for the Senior Civil Engineer – Detailed Design
Location: Reading
Job Description:

Overview

At Jacobs, we are challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems across cities, environments, infrastructure, and manufacturing. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will lead the delivery of civil design solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure, shape real‑world impact, and help future‑prove essential services.

Responsibilities

  • Own technical delivery of civil design solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure
  • Lead detailed design in collaborative, contractor‑led environments, embedding constructability from day one
  • Influence project outcomes by integrating safety, sequencing, access, and commissioning into your designs
  • Work directly with construction and commercial teams to solve challenges in real time on live projects
  • Elevate standards through design assurance, quality reviews, and technical leadership
  • Mentor developing engineers and play a key role in building the next generation of talent

Benefits

  • Clear pathway to Principal Engineer and beyond
  • Exposure to major regulated programmes shaping the UK’s infrastructure future
  • Opportunities to deepen your technical leadership and delivery expertise
  • Flexible working that supports you and your life
  • A culture that genuinely invests in your development, progression and Chartership

Requirements

Essential

  • Degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
  • Experience delivering detailed design for water/wastewater infrastructure, ideally in D&B environments
  • Strong understanding of UK design standards, specifications and regulatory frameworks
  • Confidence to work with autonomy, sound judgement and accountability
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across design and construction teams
  • Working toward or holding Chartered status (ICE or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Experience supporting live construction projects
  • Knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts
  • Track record of mentoring or guiding junior engineers
  • Familiarity with digital engineering tools and BIM environments

Equal Employment Opportunity

Jacobs is an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to diversity, inclusion and a disability‑confident workplace.

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Posted: May 24th, 2026