Market
Transportation
Senior Engineer: Construction Materials - Concrete
Jacobs
London, UK
Posted on Oct 15, 2025
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
➡️ Join a globally respected team of construction materials specialists and contribute to some of the most transformative infrastructure projects worldwide
➡️ From HighSpeed2, Thames Tideway and Hinkley Point C to NEOM and Sydney Metro, your work will help shape the future of transportation, water and environment and other infrastructure
➡️ As a Senior Consultant, you’ll be a trusted Subject Matter Expert in construction materials, with specific knowledge of concrete, contributing to high-profile projects and shaping industry best practices
➡️ You’ll play a key role in delivering innovative solutions, collaborating with diverse teams, and influencing industry standards
We Offer
💷 Competitive salary: We offer compensation that reflects your skills and experience
🏖️ 24 days holiday + option to buy a further 10 days
👵 Robust Pension Contributions: We offer enhanced pension contributions up to 10% to secure your future
⚕️ Comprehensive Health Coverage: Single medical cover and Digital GP service, with options to add your partner and family
👶 Family Planning Support: Access to fertility healthcare and family planning services
👨👩👧👦 Enhanced Parental Leave: Enjoy enhanced parental leave pay and free membership to employee assistance and parental programs
4️⃣ Life assurance at 4x your salary
♿ Income Protection: Financial security in case of long-term illness or injury
😄 Wellbeing Hub: Free access to wellbeing apps like Calm and Daily Burn
💼 Professional Development: We cover professional membership fees and provide continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
😇 Community Engagement: Participate in charity matched-funding, paid volunteering time, and charitable donations
About the Opportunity
This is a chance to grow into a specialist role within a supportive, high-performing team known for its collaborative culture and international reach. You’ll work on a wide variety of projects, primarily in transportation, water and environment with responsibilities including:
👷 Site visits and concrete materials assessments
📃 Specification for concrete designs and repairs and report preparation
📊 Literature reviews and modelling
🗣️ Internal presentations and client engagement
👥 You’ll be part of a team that thrives on adaptability and teamwork, contributing to high-profile projects. The environment is forward-thinking, with opportunities to work across multiple projects and develop your professional profile.
↩️ Managing change is business as usual for our team. We generally work on short commissions at short notice, so you need to be adaptable and be able to contribute to bringing in more work and clients.
Here's what you'll need
✅ A degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Materials Science
✅ Practical experience in contracting or consultancy within the construction industry including considerable site experience and associated HSE. Note that candidates with academic experience only are not eligible for this position
✅ Strong understanding of concrete and other construction materials, including:
- Assessment of deterioration and defects
- Deterioration mechanisms and modelling
- Best practices for new construction and repair
- Specification using UK/EU codes and national guidance
✅Excellent communication, collaboration, and report-writing skills
✅Ability to manage deadlines and take ownership of your work
Nice to Have:
☑️ Membership of relevant professional institutions and are working towards chartered status
☑️ Experience with additional materials such as steel, coatings, polymers or waterproofing
☑️ Lab, or research experience with inspection and testing
☑️ A strong record of continuing professional development
☑️ Relevant health and safety qualifications (e.g., CSCS card, confined space training, water training)
☑️ A valid driving’s license, where needed for site attendance
❓Ready to make a meaningful contribution to world-class projects? Apply now and bring your curiosity, adaptability, and technical expertise to a role where your impact truly matters.
🏙️ Jacobs operates a hybrid work environment and a 40 hour working week as standard
🍀 Good luck with your application
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Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
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. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
We 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. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.
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As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
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.
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Locations
| City | State | Country |
|---|---|---|
| London | Greater London | United Kingdom |
