Project Manager - Water Services

UK & Ireland Proposal Professional – Jacobs – Growth & Sales | RM & RN Veteran

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems across thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing.

Your impact:
Shape the Future of Critical Infrastructure.

Investment in the water and environmental sector across the UK is at an all‑time high – and Jacobs is at its heart. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact by building strategic partnerships with some of the region’s largest water and public sector organisations.

From early‑stage feasibility and planning to design, construction, operations, and maintenance, we bring together top talent and deep expertise to deliver projects that matter. Our portfolio is broad, our capability is proven, and our impact is growing.

We’ve secured multi‑year frameworks with leading clients, delivering essential services in water, wastewater, flood management and environmental protection — projects that improve communities and protect the environment.

• Lead multidisciplinary teams through all phases of the project lifecycle — feasibility, design, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Take ownership of scope, budget, schedule and risk to ensure successful delivery.
• Oversee technical design reviews and ensure constructability, safety and environmental compliance.
• Act as the key point of contact for clients, regulators, contractors and internal stakeholders — strengthening relationships and trust.
• Maintain clear and accurate project documentation, including programmes, cost plans and progress reports.
• Champion innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement across project delivery.

• Proven experience in managing water and wastewater projects, ideally within UK regulatory frameworks.
• Strong understanding of both infrastructure (e.g., pipelines, sewers) and non‑infrastructure (e.g., treatment plants, pumping stations) assets.
• Experience in Design & Build delivery models and detailed design coordination.
• Project Management Qualification;
  Member of ICE or CIWEM.

• Up to 10% pension.
• 24 days (plus 10 days bought) holiday.
• Free medical and income protection insurance.
• Flexible working arrangements that support your well‑being and potential.
• Opportunities to make a real‑world impact through our global giving and volunteering programmes.
• A culture founded on safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging.

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.

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