Graduate Project Manager - Water & Environment (Hybrid)

Jacobs; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs invites graduates to join the two‑year Graduate Development Program in the UK, designed to accelerate growth through blended learning, mentoring and real project work across water and environment.

You’ll develop across four areas—human skills, consulting, strategy alignment, and personal passions—and tailor your journey to your interests and goals, supported by a manager and mentor. The start date is March 2027.

Qualifications

• Be working towards a relevant Degree or Master’s level qualification in Project Management, Environmental Science or Engineering.
• A flexible, proactive mindset and motivation to drive your career forward.
• Permanent right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Client and Stakeholder Management - engage with client and a wide range of stakeholders to drive a successful outcome.
• Cost control – estimating, forecasting and monitoring project costs to identify issues.
• Schedule control – plan timelines and monitor progress against the schedule.
• Quality control – ensure quality assurance processes for high‑quality deliverables.
• Contract management – understand the contract and communicate with the client.
• Team development – support building a high‑performing team.
• Technical development – grow understanding of sector technicalities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Proactive mindset

Education

Relevant Degree or Master’s in Project Management, Environmental Science or Engineering

Job description

Jacobs invites graduates to join the two‑year Graduate Development Program in the UK, designed to accelerate growth through blended learning, mentoring and real project work across water and environment.

You’ll develop across four areas—human skills, consulting, strategy alignment, and personal passions—and tailor your journey to your interests and goals, supported by a manager and mentor. The start date is March 2027.