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Graduate Project Controller (Manchester)
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
About The Opportunity
In Cities & Places and Major Programmes, we deliver today’s most complex, challenging and iconic infrastructure and transformation programmes. We work with our clients, across multiple sectors, to unlock better social, environmental and economic outcomes. Our dedicated teams have the experience and expertise to integrate and manage the scale, complexity and interdependencies that exist within major programmes. We address global challenges in an integrated way, from urbanisation, climate change, logistics and digital proliferation to security, water scarcity, investment partnerships and mega infrastructure.
As a Project Controls Graduate, you will learn and develop your skills in covering cost, schedule, risk, change, reporting, stakeholder management and more. You’ll work closely with clients and internal teams to ensure projects meet scope, time, cost, and quality targets.
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With the support of your colleagues, mentors and Jacobs Graduate Development Program you will develop your knowledge and capability within:
- Cost Management
- Schedule Management
- Reporting & Performance
- Change control
- Project Management and Coordination
- Risk Management
- Project Delivery and Execution
- Leadership
What’s in It for You?
- Career Growth: Work with a global leader on projects that shape industries and communities.
- Collaboration: Partner with world-class SMEs, delivery teams, and clients to drive success whilst enabling your development across the project controls discipline.
- Flexibility: Hybrid working plus the opportunity to travel to client sites and stay overnight when needed—because your impact goes where the projects are.
The start date for this position is September 2027.
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Here's what you'll need
- Be working towards a relevant Degree or Master’s level qualification in Construction, Engineering, Data Analytics, Data Science or Mathematics
- A flexible, proactive mindset and motivation to drive your career forward
- Adaptability and enthusiasm for learning
- Permanent right to work in the UK
Selection Process
- Apply Online
- Solo Video Assessment
- Interview
Apply before 12 October 2026 to be considered in the first assessment window. Applications may still be accepted afterwards, but roles may be filled during the initial window.
For further information, please see our brochure - https://jacobs-global.foleon.com/brochures/early-careers/
Locations
| City | State | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | Greater Manchester | United Kingdom |
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