Water & Environment: Graduate Project Manager

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; England; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid working policy

Well-being benefits

Global opportunities with Jacobs

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is launching a two-year Graduate Development Program in Reading, focused on Water & Environment.

You’ll work alongside project managers, gaining exposure to client & stakeholder engagement, cost and schedule controls, quality and contract management, and team-wide development through mentoring and real project experience. Starting September 2027, the program supports growth via internal development tracks and professional body accreditation, with a hybrid working

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.
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for learning.
• Permanent right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Client and Stakeholder Management - working with the client and a wide variety of public and private stakeholders to collaboratively work towards a successful outcome for all.
• Cost control – estimating, forecasting and monitoring project costs to proactively identify any issues.
• Schedule control – planning a project timeline and monitoring against the schedule to proactively identify any progress issues.
• Quality control – ensuring the quality assurance process is implemented to achieve the highest quality deliverables.
• Contract management – understanding the contract and how it is operated to clearly communicate with the client.
• Team development – how you can support developing a high performing team for all to achieve their highest potential.
• Technical development – developing an understanding of the technical aspects of the sector you are working in.

Skills

Client & Stakeholder Management

Cost Control

Schedule Control

Quality Control

Contract Management

Team Development

Technical Development

Education

Degree or Master’s in Project Management / Environmental Science / Engineering

Job description

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is launching a two-year Graduate Development Program in Reading, focused on Water & Environment.

You’ll work alongside project managers, gaining exposure to client & stakeholder engagement, cost and schedule controls, quality and contract management, and team-wide development through mentoring and real project experience. Starting September 2027, the program supports growth via internal development tracks and professional body accreditation, with a hybrid working