Overview

Capability Lead - Waste Water Modelling Uk wide. Jacobs, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

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

As an innovative and recognised industry leading practitioner, in this newly created role you will play an integral part in supporting our vision to be a national and global leader in wastewater modelling. As the Capability Lead (Head of Discipline) for Wastewater Modelling within our 600 strong Water Resource Group, you will drive the quality and delivery of complex modelling solutions managed by our 75+ wastewater modellers based across our UK, Ireland and Global Delivery Centres.

You will leverage your leadership skills to ensure the continued growth and capability of your teams, creating a culture of opportunity and growth that supports personal and career development, embracing new technical capabilities that both meets and exceeds current and future client and market expectations - challenging the accepted.

Remit of your role will include

• Partner with the Water Capability Director and the Water Chief Engineer, deliver project delivery excellence.
• Create an environment where rigorous technical assurance governance is adhered to.
• Collaborate with our wastewater modelling Regional Discipline Leads to provide key technical guidance on Jacobs appointed frameworks, contributing to the growth of the business through identifying, developing and delivering both existing and new workstreams and services
• Lead the development of a clear vision and strategic direction for wastewater modelling.
• Drive innovation by identifying and implementing advanced techniques, tools and practices enhancing efficiency and sustainability.
• Develop working methods, routines and innovative approaches to improve processes in the delivery of wastewater network projects.
• Be the technical verifier on all complex wastewater modelling projects
• Manage systems to store, share, and apply modelling guidelines and practices effectively
• Have a strategic overview of ongoing capability footprint and recruitment, so that key skills within your teams align with and exceed current and future client and market demands.
• Develop clear career development routes and succession plans for the capability, including engagement with our Global Design Centres
• Be a visible advocate for Jacobs Culture, leading a capability mindset focussed on Safety, our accelerators and initiatives, such as I&D and Agile Careers.

Here\'s what you\'ll need

We would be delighted to hear from and speak to candidates with a progressive mix of following

• Chartered accreditation (ICE or CIWEM)
• Expert in InfoWorks ICM, Info Asset Manager and ArcGIS.
• Experienced Wastewater Modelling practitioner with proven track record in successfully leading large teams
• Recognised leader of complex technical projects with a focus on quality, efficiency, and innovative problem-solving.
• Demonstrable record in driving vision, purpose and engagement across multi-office teams
• Inclusive and diverse with a global mindset
• Excellent Relationship and Stakeholder management, strategic influencing, conflict management and engagement skills that cultivate trust.
• Engaging interpersonal and communication skills and an active listener.
• Be curious and have a passion for project delivery innovation and delivery excellence
• Strategic mindset with an end user focus.

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Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
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