Graduate Project Manager

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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.

Your impact

Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Programme (GDP) and have a meaningful, positive impact on our environments, communities and societies. Bring your passion, your ingenuity and your vision. Let's see the impact we can create, together.

What will you get?

Our Graduate Development Programme is a structured two-year scheme designed to support your development at the start of your Jacobs career journey. Through a combination of blended learning, mentoring, progress reviews and networking, you will establish yourself as knowledgeable and competent across four key focus areas: human skills, consulting skills, champion our strategy and your passions. The GDP allows you to customise your learning journey to reflect your interests, career goals and technical skillset – creating a graduate experience that is unique to you. The programme is on-the-job focused, with learning shaped by you together with your manager and mentor.

The programme is more than a stepping stone. It is a launchpad for your career, offering tools, experiences and support to work on meaningful projects and collaborate with industry leaders to deliver outcomes and solutions for complex challenges.

About the opportunity

The Jacobs Cities & Places (C&P) team creates thriving places—from regions, cities, neighbourhoods and communities through to individual buildings—using an integrated design approach. We have a tremendous opportunity to build on our strengths and develop an interdisciplinary planning, design and delivery practice that is uniquely Jacobs, setting the direction for the industry and bringing together the best design thinkers, disruptors, technical experts, visionaries and storytellers. Our business unit brings together engineers, architects, surveyors, designers, place-makers, project managers and transport planners to provide collaborative value design solutions for clients domestically and internationally.

Role responsibilities

As a Graduate Project Manager you will support the Project Manager and develop your skills in:

• Client and stakeholder management with the client and a wide range of public and private stakeholders to collaborate towards a successful outcome
• Cost control – estimating, forecasting and monitoring project costs to identify issues
• Schedule control – planning project timelines and monitoring progress against the schedule
• Quality control – ensuring quality assurance processes are followed to deliver high-quality outputs
• Contract management – understanding the contract to communicate clearly with the client
• Team development – supporting the development of a high-performing team to achieve project outcomes
• Technical development – building understanding of the technical aspects of the sector

You will be supported through the Jacobs Project Management Advancement Program and development through professional bodies such as the Association of Project Managers or the Institution of Civil Engineers.

The start date for this position is September 2026.

What you'll need

• Be working towards a relevant Degree or Master's qualification in Project Management, Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, Building Services or related fields
• A flexible self-starter who is keen to drive your career forward
• Adaptable to change with a thirst for learning new things
• You must have permanent right to work in the UK

Selection process

• Step 1 Apply Online
• Step 2 Solo Video Assessment
• Step 3 Interview

Application deadline: 19 October 2025 for first assessment window. You can still apply after this date if the role remains open.

What else we provide

• A flexible hybrid working pattern and support for work/life balance
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships
• An inclusive work environment with Jacobs Employee Networks
• A focus on safety, health and wellbeing with a mental health champion network
• Opportunities to give back to communities through our Collectively program with matched funding, volunteering time and donations

We value inclusion and belonging and have a hybrid working policy to support flexibility. If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment, please contact Careers Support.

Notes

Jacobs is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet all listed requirements and those seeking flexible working. We partner with diverse networks to attract talent. For accessibility, visit our roles via partner sites as applicable.