Project Manager - Energy & Power; South West

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we’re helping clients decarbonise, strengthen energy security, and modernise critical infrastructure. From grid connections for offshore wind and BESS, to hydrogen hubs, interconnectors, nuclear new build, and complex refurbishment of substations—our teams deliver the projects that power communities and accelerate net‑zero. Join us to lead multi‑disciplinary teams and drive safe, on‑time, on‑budget delivery across the UK and beyond.

• You’ll take end‑to‑end ownership of complex projects (or work streams 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.
• Administer contracts (NEC3/NEC4/JCT), support procurement, RFIs/RFPs, tender evaluation, and manage compensation events/variations.
• Maintain risk/issue registers, own mitigations, and support independent reviews (HSE/CDM, technical, readiness, and quality audits).
• Coordinate permits, interface with statutory bodies/DCO requirements, land access, and environmental commitments.
• Drive constructability reviews, commissioning plans, site logistics, and interface management.
• Use CDE/BIM and appropriate PM tools (e.g., P6 or MS Project, Power BI) for planning, collaboration and reporting.
• Capture lessons learned, promote best practice, and contribute to bids and portfolio governance.

• 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 (e.g., MS Project, risk registers, standard PM reporting)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience (Engineering, PM, Construction)

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!

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.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well‑being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to…