Senior Project Manager - ECC NEC wide

Role Overview

At Jacobs, we transform complex challenges in water, environment, and infrastructure into sustainable solutions. Our Water & Environment business tackles flood risk management, climate resilience, ecosystem protection, and sustainable growth for clients such as regulated water companies, the Environment Agency, and local authorities. We seek a skilled NEC4 ECC Project Manager to lead and deliver complex infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and value.

• Act as the NEC4 ECC Project Manager, making clear and impartial contract decisions while maintaining project compliance and efficiency.
• Lead early warnings, compensation events, programme acceptance, and instructions, sustaining momentum through the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate contractors, designers, planners, and commercial teams, reviewing programme detail – including logic, float, and critical path – to ensure robust, achievable plans.
• Take a proactive approach to risk management, facilitating risk reduction meetings and supporting the development of Scope / Works Information.
• Oversee commercial performance to ensure value for money, build strong client relationships, and lead key project meetings with confidence.
• Champion innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement across projects.

• Proficient in project management tools such as MS Project or Primavera.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• APM qualification or chartership (or working towards).
• Experience working with the Environment Agency, regulated water companies, or local authorities.
• Background in flood alleviation or environmental schemes.

• Hybrid 2 days per week office-based role with travel to client sites as required.
• Full-time (40 hours per week).
• Up to 10% pension contribution.
• 24 days holiday (+10 days purchased).
• Free medical and income protection insurance.

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.