Deputy Project Performance Manager

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham is seeking a Deputy Project Performance Manager to support major UK infrastructure programs. This role involves managing project delivery, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and building effective relationships with clients. Ideal candidates will have experience in civil infrastructure and strong communication skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and task management tools. Competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on skills

25 days holiday with an option to buy extra days

Enhanced pension contributions

Comprehensive health coverage

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in civil infrastructure and construction projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong client engagement and relationship-building experience.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and Task Management Tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time delivery of project packages and manage performance.
• Coordinate teams and balance workloads effectively.
• Facilitate planning workshops and drive decision-making.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Asana

Power BI

Power Query

PowerApps

Power Automate

Job description

Overview

Deputy Project Performance Manager at Jacobs. You will support some of the UK's largest infrastructure programmes, applying lean methodologies to ensure the efficient delivery of complex packages. You will work closely with other Project Performance Managers and colleagues to provide seamless support to integrated project and client teams, contributing to the success of high-profile civil infrastructure construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Own the delivery for selected work packages and ensure on-time delivery in line with project governance and assurance requirements, often working unsupervised with minimal direction.
• Coordinate teams, manage priorities, balance workloads, and remove blockages; report on performance and escalate issues to workstream managers.
• Build strong working relationships to enable effective communication, including with remote technical experts, internal stakeholders, and the client.
• Facilitate planning and problem-solving workshops and drive decision-making on complex issues using Lean tools and techniques (e.g., Collaborative Planning, Visual Management, Last Planner).
• Support a civil infrastructure/construction programme and/or project environment with multiple stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Engage with clients and build relationships, presenting findings and recommendations clearly.
• Apply best-practice ways of working, promoting continuous improvement and an innovative culture across integrated teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating within a civil infrastructure/construction programme and/or project environment with multiple stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with client engagement and relationship building.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Some experience with Task Management Tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Planner), Power Query, PowerApps, PowerBI, and/or Power Automate.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Teams.
• Investigative thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail; able to manage large work packages with resilience and strong organisational skills.
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement and a can-do attitude when working with varied teams and clients.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: hybrid, part-time, and flexible hours, patterns, and locations.
• 25 days holiday (24 days plus option to buy 1 extra) with the option to buy a further 10 days.
• Robust Pension Contributions: enhanced pension contributions up to 10%.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: single medical cover and Digital GP service, with options to add partner and family.
• Family Planning Support: access to fertility healthcare and family planning services.
• Enhanced Parental Leave: enhanced parental leave pay and access to employee assistance and parental programs.
• Life Assurance: 4x salary.
• Income Protection: financial security in case of long-term illness or injury.
• Wellbeing Hub: free access to wellbeing apps (e.g., Calm and Daily Burn).
• Professional Development: cover professional membership fees and provide CPD opportunities.
• Community Engagement: charity matched-funding, paid volunteering time, and charitable donations.