Market
Water
Team Lead - Hydrology
Jacobs
Glasgow, UK
Posted on Feb 24, 2026
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 a accomplished Principal or Associate Hydrologist you with join our 2000 strong Water and Environment team, delivering sustainable, resilient solutions to a diverse portfolio of clients including the Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities, Utility Companies, National Highways Agencies, National Rail Companies and Airports.
In this newly created role you will combine project delivery, client engagement, business development, mentoring and technical governance with the responsibility for the development and direction of a growing team of hydrologists, delivering projects in the fields of flood management and forecasting, water resources management and climate resilience.
Your remit in this strategic role will include;
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high performing team environment.
- Provide day-to-day leadership, resource planning, mentorship and support professional development for the hydrology team in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
- Act as a technical lead or advisor for complex hydrological analysis in areas such as rainfall -runoff modelling, flood risk assessment, water resource planning, flood forecasting and low flow assessments.
- Collaborate with multidisciplined teams, including hydraulic modellers, geomorphologists, hydrogeologists and professionals with numerous other specialisms.
- Quality assurance and management of hydrological methodologies, ensuring compliance with best practice and industry. standards
- Support the well-being, health and safety of your team.
Here's what you'll need
Keen to play your part in the delivery of long term high profile innovative projects that will directly impact future generations and communities?
We would delighted to hear from and have the opportunity to speak with candidates who can demonstrate a real mix of the following attributes:
- Demonstrable and developing track record in the in delivery of hydrology solutions, ideally within consultancy, public sector or applied research settings.
- Expertise in an area such as: FEH methods and UK flood hydrology, Water Resources Analysis, Flood Forecasting (PDM) modelling or low flow assessments.
- A collaborative and inclusive leadership style with proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff and build technical capability and footprint.
- Established background in managing client relationships and overseeing commercial performance.
- Chartered or approaching chartership with a relevant organisation.
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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.
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Locations
| City | State | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow | Lanarkshire | United Kingdom |
