Drainage Discipline Lead / Associate Director – Dublin

Market

Transportation

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

You’re a Chartered Civil Engineer with a passion for delivering high-quality drainage design solutions in the transportation and urban infrastructure sectors. You bring deep technical expertise, particularly in the Irish market, and thrive in a leadership role where you can mentor others and shape the direction of multidisciplinary projects. You’re confident working with clients and approval authorities, and you’re ready to take the lead on complex drainage challenges across a diverse portfolio of projects.

You’re collaborative, proactive, and driven by innovation and excellence. You’re also comfortable working in a multi-office, international environment and are excited by the opportunity to influence major infrastructure developments across Ireland and beyond.

You’ll be based in Dublin or the surrounding area, with the flexibility to work from home and the expectation to be in the office or on client sites at least three days per week.

About the Opportunity

Join a team with an enviable reputation in the transportation consultancy sector, delivering high-profile projects for clients such as Transport Infrastructure Ireland, National Highways, Transport Scotland, Network Rail, Welsh Government, HS2 Ltd, and numerous Local Authorities. Our growing portfolio spans both national and international markets, with a strong presence in Ireland.

As Drainage Discipline Lead, you will play a pivotal role in leading a geographically diverse team (Ireland, UK, and global offices), delivering drainage design services across all project stages. You’ll be the go-to expert for drainage design on highways and urban infrastructure projects, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with Irish standards. You’ll also support the development of junior engineers and contribute to the strategic growth of our drainage capability.

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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.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with Engineers Ireland or equivalent.
• Based in Ireland (Dublin or surrounding area preferred)
• Extensive experience in drainage design for highways and urban environments
• Strong knowledge of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) standards and the SuDS Manual and other drainage guidance
• Proven experience obtaining design approvals from Irish authorities
• Proficiency in drainage modelling software and tools
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust across teams and with clients

Our Culture

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Locations

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Dublin

Dublin

Ireland

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