Jacobs
Project Manager - Regulated Water Services
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About the Role
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. Jacobs is at the heart of an all-time high investment in the water and environmental sector across the UK.
Our Project Manager role in the water team (Manchester or Warrington) allows you to:
- Lead multidisciplinary teams through feasibility, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning
- Deliver large-scale projects including water, wastewater, flood management, and environmental protection
- Work within multi-year frameworks with national clients such as United Utilities, Northumbrian Water, Thames Water, Severn Trent, and Anglian Water
- Ensure technical excellence, regulatory compliance, stakeholder satisfaction, and on-time/delivery budget completion
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of planning, detailed design, and Design & Build projects from concept to commissioning
- Manage scope, budget, schedule, and risk for diverse projects, ensuring successful outcomes
- Oversee technical design reviews, constructability assessments, safety and environmental compliance
- Coordinate effectively with clients, regulators, contractors, and internal stakeholders
- Maintain accurate project documentation such as programmes, cost plans, and progress reports
- Champion innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement
Requirements
- Proven experience in managing water and wastewater projects, ideally within UK regulatory frameworks
- Strong understanding of infrastructure (e.g. pipelines, sewers) and non-infrastructure (e.g. treatment plants, pumping stations) assets
- Experience with Design & Build delivery models and detailed design coordination
- Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile), or membership of ICE, CIWEM, or NEC accreditation
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Benefits & Culture
At Jacobs, we don’t just offer a job — we offer a culture founded on safety, integrity, inclusion, and belonging. Join a global network of expertise and opportunity with:
- Flexible working arrangements supporting well-being and growth
- Up to 10% pension, 24 days (+10 days bought) holidays
- Free medical and income protection insurance
- Global volunteering and giving programs for meaningful impact
- Hybrid working policy, balancing in-person collaboration and remote flexibility
- Diverse and inclusive communities, from Employee Networks to Communities of Practice
Jacobs is a disabled-confident employer, welcoming candidates seeking flexible working arrangements. We welcome candidates who may not meet every requirement if they have the right fit for the role.
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