Job Overview
At Jacobs, we help clients decarbonise, strengthen energy security and modernise critical infrastructure across the UK. Join us to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver projects on time, within budget and aligned with net‑zero objectives.
What You Will Be Doing
* You will take end‑to‑end ownership of complex projects or workstreams within major programmes across transmission & distribution, renewables integration, generation and emerging low‑carbon technologies.
* Deliver assigned projects through all lifecycle stages (Appraise/FEED/Design/Procure/Construct/Commission/Handover) to agreed scope, schedule, cost, quality and HSSE targets.
* Plan & control set baselines; develop WBS, schedules, budgets and risk/contingency; manage change control and performance reporting.
* Lead multi‑disciplinary teams (design, consents, environmental, commercial, construction) and coordinate supply chain partners and OEMs.
* Act as primary client interface, run progress reviews, gateways and steering groups; ensure stakeholder requirements are captured and met.
* Commercially manage contracts (NEC3/NEC4/JCT), support procurement, RFIs/RFPs, tender evaluation, and manage compensation events/variations.
* Maintain risk/issue registers, oversee mitigation and support independent reviews (HSE/CDM, technical, readiness, quality audits).
* Coordinate regulatory permits, interface with statutory bodies/DCO requirements, land access and environmental commitments.
* Drive construction readiness: constructability reviews, commissioning plans, site logistics, and interface management.
* Use digital delivery tools (CDE/BIM, P6 or Microsoft Project, Power BI) for planning, collaboration and reporting.
* Capture lessons learned, promote best practice, and contribute to bids and portfolio governance.
Required Qualifications
* Relevant degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Project Management or Construction.
* Proven experience delivering energy, power, utilities or major infrastructure projects.
* Strong understanding of the project lifecycle (design → procurement → construction → commissioning → handover).
* Solid skills in project controls (scope, schedule, cost, risk, reporting).
* Experience managing stakeholders (clients, designers, contractors, regulators).
* Working knowledge of NEC contracts, especially change management.
* Ability to lead and coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams.
* Competence with PM tools (MS Project, risk registers, standard PM reporting).
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and bonus package.
* Free single medical cover and digital GP service.
* Enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes.
* Reimbursement toward professional development and memberships.
* Paid volunteering time and charitable donation matching.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Jacobs is an inclusive, diverse workplace. We are a disability‑confident employer and will interview disabled candidates that meet the criteria for the role. We welcome applications from all candidates, including those who may not meet every listed requirement.
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