Project Manager – Water Catchment Area (Various UK locations)

Company: Jacobs
Apply for the Project Manager – Water Catchment Area (Various UK locations)
Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

What you’ll be doing

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams through all stages of a project, from early planning through to delivery
  • Work closely with clients such as the Environment Agency and water companies
  • Manage scope, budget, programme, and risk to keep projects on track
  • Develop practical delivery plans that align with client goals
  • Keep projects organised with clear milestones, reporting, and documentation
  • Ensure projects meet safety and regulatory requirements, including CDM
  • Look for ways to improve how projects are delivered, with a focus on sustainability
  • Support a collaborative team environment where people can do their best work

Required Qualifications

  • Strong track record in designing and managing large infrastructure projects, preferably with the Environment Agency or local authorities
  • Good understanding of flood alleviation schemes
  • Familiarity with the Five Case Model (SOC, OBC, FBC)
  • Experience with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera) and design platforms (AutoCAD, BIM)

Having an APM qualification or chartership and/or experience with NEC4 contracts (PSC or ECC) is desirable.

40 h/week, hybrid 2 days per week in office.

Locations: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Peterborough, Reading, Warrington, Bristol.

Benefits

  • Up to 10% pension
  • 24 days holiday (plus 10 days bought)
  • Free medical insurance
  • Flexible working arrangements

Equal Opportunity

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria and welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working or who may not meet all listed requirements.

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Posted: July 14th, 2026