Assistant Project Manager - Design & Build At Jacobs, our Cities & Places team delivers the buildings and spaces people use every day-schools, hospitals, research facilities, public buildings, and major urban infrastructure. We're looking for an Assistant Project Managers to support the delivery of complex projects within a design & build environment. We're particularly interested in candidates with build-side or construction delivery experience, not just consultancy. You'll join a multidisciplinary team that brings together planners, designers, engineers, and project managers to shape practical, future‑focused places. What you'll do: You will support Senior Project Managers and keep projects moving-coordinating with teams, supporting progress reporting, and staying close to the details that keep everything on track. You'll be involved in live projects from day one, helping ensure we meet our time, cost, and quality goals. Every project has its challenges, and you'll play a key role in helping solve them. You'll work with specialists from different disciplines, balance client and company priorities, and become a trusted part of a team that thrives on collaboration. You'll be helping to bridge the gap between technical design and real‑world delivery, which is where projects truly come to life and contribute to solutions that meet client requirements while maintaining project 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. 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! LI-DA1 https://careers.jacobs.com/en_US/careers/JobDetail/33638 Birmingham|West Midlands|United Kingdom Manchester|Greater Manchester|United Kingdom Leeds|West Yorkshire|United Kingdom Project Management Cities & Places 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. 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