Lead Structural Engineer - Life Sciences

About the Role

Jacobs is dedicated to transforming the future by solving critical global challenges across thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-centric operations, scientific breakthroughs, and innovative manufacturing processes, turning visionary concepts into global improvements.

As a leading provider of professional services to the biopharmaceutical sector, Jacobs offers extensive design and construction expertise to pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients worldwide, ensuring maximum value with local and international presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and technically guide a team of engineers and designers as the lead engineer.
• Ensure all structural engineering deliverables are completed on schedule, within budget, and adhere to quality standards.
• Conduct advanced engineering tasks, serving as a technical specialist on complex projects.
• Apply project control techniques to manage cost, scheduling, and quality aspects.
• Collaborate actively with project team members, clients, and department colleagues.
• Offer leadership and technical direction within the project team.
• Coordinate activities of the structural engineering team under your supervision.
• Agree on design schedules and package delivery dates with the project team.
• Grasp and strive to meet or surpass client expectations.
• Honor commitments to clients regarding deadlines, man-hour allocations, and budgets.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status is mandatory.

Preferred Expertise

• Familiarity and application of Eurocode, British Standards Institution (BSI), and Irish design codes and standards.
• Knowledge of Irish Building Regulations.
• Expertise with discipline-specific methods, practices, and techniques for engineering, designing, and constructing process and manufacturing facilities.
• Proven experience in estimating and scheduling professional service hours and evaluating progress and quality in civil/structural projects.
• Experience handling large-scale industrial projects.

Skills

• Strong listening, written communication, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Proven capability to lead teams and ensure delivery of commitments.

Work Environment and Culture

Jacobs fosters a culture centered on safety, integrity, inclusion, and belonging. The company prioritizes employee wellbeing and promotes flexible work arrangements to maximize potential. It supports employees through mental health initiatives, global giving, and various employee networks to cultivate community and belonging.

The organization encourages collaboration through hybrid working arrangements—balancing onsite presence with remote work—to optimize client delivery and company culture.

Equal Opportunity and Support

Jacobs is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and those seeking flexible working arrangements. The company is disability confident and ensures disabled candidates who meet role criteria receive interviews. Reasonable adjustments during recruitment are available upon request.