Project Manager - Design & Build (London)

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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

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Jacobs’ Cities & Places team is dedicated to shaping the future of the built environment, delivering projects that range from complex buildings and innovative sustainable infrastructure to community focused regeneration and high performance design.

As our portfolio continues to grow, we’re looking for an experienced Project Managers to join us in our London office - someone with a strong background in B uildings or Design & Build project management who is ready to lead major, high impact projects.

In this role, you’ll take responsibility for the successful delivery of technical consultancy services for both public and private sector clients.

You’ll oversee multidisciplinary project teams, work closely with clients, designers, engineers, and contractors, and ensure that each project is delivered to the highest standards of quality, time, and cost.

A significant part of your role will involve managing contracts such as JCT and NEC3/4 and reporting on commercial performance through tools including Earned Value and MS Project.

You’ll be expected to navigate differing client and contractor priorities, help define what success looks like for each project, and offer clear, practical technical solutions whenever challenges arise.

You will be influencing projects across their full lifecycle—not only by managing delivery but by shaping direction, encouraging innovative thinking, and supporting the development of high performing teams.

You’ll play a key role in mentoring colleagues, promoting collaboration, and helping to create an environment where technical excellence and creative problem solving thrive.

Here's what you'll need

  • To be successful, you’ll bring solid experience in buildings related project management, ideally gained in design & build, consultancy, client side delivery, or multidisciplinary project settings.
  • NEC 4 contract experience
  • Membership of the Association for Project Management (or an equivalent body) is desirable, and you’ll need a strong grounding in project management principles, including planning, monitoring, and controlling delivery for both your own workload and that of your team.
  • Excellent communication skills are important, as is the ability to clearly report on commercial status and project progress.
  • An understanding of team motivation, risk management, and governance will help you thrive, along with competence in MS Office, MS Project, Earned Value systems, and other reporting tools.

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!

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve 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. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

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

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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.

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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re 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.

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