Project Manager - Midlands/ London area

Jacobs; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% pension

24 days holidays (+10 days bought)

Free medical and income protection

Job summary

Jacobs in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, high-profile infrastructure programs across water, energy, transportation and development sectors. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, strengthen client relationships, manage NEC3/4 compliant delivery, and drive innovation and growth through bids and proposals.

This hybrid role requires presence in London/Reading offices 2 days per week with a focus on delivering value to communities and clients.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent relevant experience in an engineering environment.
• Project Management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, Agile).
• NEC Accreditation or experience with NEC3/4 framework.
• Proactive attitude with ownership of client relationships and growth of our business.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex, high-profile projects.
• Strengthen client relationships and act as trusted advisor for ongoing work.
• Apply NEC3/4 frameworks to ensure compliant, high-quality delivery.
• Contribute to planning, design phases and shape solutions meeting client objectives.
• Support bids, proposals and business development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Client partnerships

Technical expertise

Strategic thinking

Business development

Education

Engineering degree

PM qualification (APM/PRINCE2/Agile)

Tools

NEC3/4 framework

Job description

Your impact

At Jacobs, Project Management isn't just about delivering projects—it is about creating solutions that transform communities and improve lives. Our Project Management team sits at the heart of some of the most ambitious infrastructure programs in the UK and globally. From sustainable water systems to cutting edge energy projects and major transportation networks, we are driving innovation and setting new standards for excellence.

Senior Project Manager Responsibilities

Join our team as a Senior Project Manager in our Program and Advisory business unit and play a pivotal role in delivering complex, high profile projects that shape critical infrastructure across water, energy, transportation, and major development sectors. This is an opportunity to make a real impact - leading multidisciplinary teams, strengthening client relationships, and driving innovation in project delivery.

As a new member of our team, you will bring

• Leadership and Influence: Your ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams ensures projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and to the highest standards.
• Client Partnership: You'll take ownership of client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and helping us grow our business through exceptional service and strategic insight.
• Technical Expertise: Your experience in engineering environments and understanding of NEC3/4 frameworks will enhance our capability to deliver complex projects with confidence and compliance.
• Strategic Thinking: By contributing to planning and design phases, you'll help shape solutions that meet client objectives and set new benchmarks for quality and sustainability.
• Business Growth: Your proactive attitude and consulting mindset will support bids, proposals, and business development initiatives, driving future opportunities for the team.

Location and Working Arrangements

We have roles across UK - in our major offices in London, Reading, Birmingham. This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days in the office.

Required Qualifications

• An Engineering degree or equivalent relevant experience in an engineering environment (water, energy, transportation, or major infrastructure sectors).
• Project Management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, Agile).
• NEC Accreditation or /and Experience with NEC3/4 framework.
• A proactive attitude with a strong desire to take ownership of client relationships and contribute to the growth of our business.

Benefits and Perks

• Up to 10% pension
• 24 days (+10 days bought) holidays
• Free medical and income protection insurance and many more!

Culture and Values

A global network of expertise and opportunity.

A culture founded on safety, integrity, inclusion, and belonging.

Flexible working arrangements that support your well-being and potential.

Opportunities to make a real-world impact through our global giving and volunteering programs.

We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we have 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.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we are 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.

Inclusive Hiring

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit https://www.vercida.com/uk/employers/jacobs to view and access our roles.

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

Collaboration and Hybrid Work

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.

Recruitment Process

Your application experience is important to us, and we are keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.