Drainage Highway Market Lead / Associate Director - UK WideJacobs Wokingham, England, United KingdomAt 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 impactAs a Drainage Highway Market Lead, you’ll play a central role in supporting the future of infrastructure across the UK and beyond. You’ll lead the delivery of high-quality drainage design solutions for transportation and urban infrastructure projects, applying your deep technical expertise and understanding of UK standards to complex, multidisciplinary challenges.You’ll guide a geographically diverse team across Ireland, the UK, and global offices—mentoring junior engineers, collaborating across disciplines, and ensuring technical excellence at every stage of project delivery. Your leadership will foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing, while your proactive approach will help drive sustainable, compliant, and efficient design outcomes.In this role, you willLead drainage design across all project stages, ensuring compliance with UK standards and client expectations.Mentor and develop junior engineers, supporting their growth and technical development.Collaborate with clients and approval authorities, building trusted relationships and delivering strategic solutions.Champion innovation and sustainability in drainage design, contributing to decarbonisation and resilient infrastructure.Work flexibly across offices and client sitesJacobs’ Transportation team is recognised for 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. With a growing portfolio in Ireland and internationally, this role offers the opportunity to influence major infrastructure developments while advancing your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.Thriving communities. Healthy cities. A brighter future.If you’re ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact—Jacobs is ready to invest in you.Here's what you'll needDegree in Civil Engineering or a related disciplineChartered Engineer status (CEng) or equivalent.Extensive experience in drainage design for highways and urban environmentsStrong knowledge of UK Transport Infrastructure standards and the SuDS Manual and other drainage guidanceProven experience obtaining design approvals from authoritiesProficiency in drainage modelling software and toolsStrong understanding of health and safety legislationStrong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust across teams and with clientsWe aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation.Jacobs is a disability confident employer and we welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. #J-18808-Ljbffr