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.

At Jacobs, our Cities & Places team delivers the buildings and spaces people use every day—from schools, hospitals, and research facilities to public buildings and major urban infrastructure. We work at the heart of communities, shaping places that are practical, resilient, and fit for the future.

We’re looking for Assistant Project Managers or Project Managers to support the delivery of complex projects within a design and build environment. In this role, you’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team bringing together planners, designers, engineers, and project managers to turn ideas into real‑world outcomes.

What you’ll do:

As an Assistant Project Manager within Jacobs’ Cities & Places business, you’ll support the successful delivery of projects from early design through construction and handover. The role requires good understanding of project management frameworks, commercial controls, and contract administration to help ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary design teams, contractors, and clients, managing interfaces and maintaining clear communication in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

You’ll support Senior Project Managers in keeping projects moving—coordinating with teams, contributing to progress reporting, and staying close to the details that keep delivery on track.

From day one, you’ll be involved in live projects, assisting with the coordination of designers, contractors, and clients, tracking programme and costs, and supporting risk, change, and quality management activities.

Every project brings its own challenges, and you’ll play a key role in helping solve them. You’ll balance client and business priorities, work alongside specialists from different disciplines, and help bridge the gap between technical design and real‑world delivery—ensuring solutions meet client requirements while maintaining Jacobs’ project and quality standards.

• Degree in engineering, architecture, project management, or a related discipline.
• Student or Associate membership of the Association for Project Management (APM) or similar recognised body.
• Exposure to NEC3 or NEC4 contracts is a strong advantage.
• Early career project management experience, ideally within Build or D&B or construction delivery environment.

*Please not the role might require occasional travel and work from clients offices in Matlock or Worcester.

*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!

*The role is Hybrid with 2 days min office attendance in Birmingham.

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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.

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