Project Manager - Regulated Water

Jacobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm seeks a Project Manager for the water sector in Birmingham. This role will lead projects from feasibility to commissioning, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while overseeing multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has a Project Management Qualification, experience in managing water projects, and a strong understanding of both infrastructure and non-infrastructure assets. Join the team to make a significant impact in the development of water projects across the UK.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Up to 10% pension

24 days holidays (+10 days bought)

Free medical and income protection insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing water and wastewater projects.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure and non-infrastructure assets.
• Experience in detailed design coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams through all project phases.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, and risk.
• Oversee technical design reviews for safety and compliance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management Qualification

Team Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Design & Build Delivery

Risk Management

Client Management

Education

Member of ICE or CIWEM

Job description

Overview

Project Manager - Regulated Water. Jacobs is a global engineering and professional services firm delivering complex water projects. We value and invest in our people and communities to foster growth and success. Our inclusive culture embraces diverse perspectives, building collaboration and trust to challenge the norm. Your ingenuity, diverse thinking, and experience will contribute to our ongoing success and help create a positive work environment. You'll deliver great work through your passion and expertise, in collaboration with diverse teams.

About the opportunity

Investment in the UK & Ireland Water sector is at unprecedented levels. We have a huge opportunity to build and shape the delivery of this investment through growing strategic relationships with the largest UK & Ireland water companies. From feasibility studies and planning, to design, construction management, operations and maintenance; we bring together the talent and expertise necessary to deliver success and we are proud of our extensive portfolio of work and broad capability. These large portfolios of work require experienced leaders to deliver projects across our various Frameworks with United Utilities, Northumbrian Water, Thames Water, Severn Trent and Anglian Water. We are seeking highly skilled Project Managers to lead the delivery of detailed design and Design & Build projects in the water and wastewater sector to join our offices across the UK to reinforce our existing teams and further support our frameworks with UK Water Companies. You will oversee infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects from concept through to commissioning, ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams through all project phases: feasibility, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, and risk to ensure successful delivery.
• Oversee technical design reviews and ensure constructability, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, regulators, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation including programmes, cost plans, and progress reports. Proven experience in managing water and wastewater projects, ideally within UK regulatory frameworks.
• Strong understanding of both infrastructure (e.g., pipelines, sewers) and non-infrastructure (e.g., treatment plants, pumping stations) assets.
• Experience in Design & Build delivery models and detailed design coordination.
• Project Management Qualification; Member of ICE or CIWEM.

Benefits and Working Environment

At Jacobs, you'll find more than just a job. You'll discover:

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

Jacobs values collaboration and inclusion. We support hybrid working and provide reasonable adjustments in recruitment as needed. If you require support or the application in a different format, please contact Careers Support.

Global and Inclusion Information

We are committed to inclusion and belonging, partnering with networks and initiatives to attract diverse talent. We are a disability confident employer and welcome flexible working requests from applicants. We provide information for accessibility and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.