Job Description

At Jacobs, we are challenging today to reinvent tomorrow. Our Energy & Power division is at the forefront of the global energy transition, delivering cleaner, smarter, and more resilient infrastructure. Due to an increasing portfolio of world-class projects—ranging from offshore wind and hydrogen to nuclear SMRs and grid modernisation—we are expanding our team and seeking an ambitious Assistant Project Manager.

This is a foundational role for a professional looking to build a career in project management within a global network of expertise. You will work alongside industry-leading Project Managers to turn abstract green energy concepts into reality.

Role Overview

Position: Assistant Project Manager
Division: Energy & Power
Location: Hybrid (split between Jacobs offices/project sites and remote)
Sector Focus: Renewable Energy, Transmission & Distribution, BESS, and Power Systems.

Your Impact & Responsibilities

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will be involved across the entire project lifecycle, ensuring complex engineering projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Project Lifecycle Support: Support planning activities, including defining schedules, deliverables, and resource requirements from feasibility through to closeout.
Project Controls: Maintain rigorous monitoring and execution standards to ensure project transparency and efficiency.
Financial Management: Assist in tracking project budgets, managing financials, and processing change orders.
Risk & Governance: Support the identification and mitigation of project risks to ensure safe and predictable outcomes.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as a central point of collaboration between multidisciplinary engineering teams, design squads, and clients.
Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain consistent and clear communication with clients to manage expectations and report on progress.

What You’ll Need

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Experience: Previous experience in project coordination or management, ideally within the Energy or Infrastructure sectors.
Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze project data, track progress, and solve complex problems.
Communication: Proven ability to manage stakeholders and coordinate diverse teams.

Why Join Jacobs?

We put people at the heart of our business, offering a culture founded on safety, integrity, and belonging.

Financial & Security: Competitive salary, up to 10% pension, and free medical and income protection insurance.
Work-Life Balance: 24 days holiday (with the option to buy 10 more) and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
Global Growth: Access to a global network of expertise and “Jacobs Employee Networks” to find your community.
Inclusion: We are a Disability Confident Employer and champion diverse perspectives as a source of innovation.

The Global Energy Transition Context

The projects you will support are critical to international climate goals. The shift toward “Net Zero” requires a massive overhaul of existing infrastructure:

Grid Modernisation: Integrating intermittent renewables requires “smarter” grids and significant transmission upgrades.
Energy Storage: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are essential for balancing supply and demand.
Emerging Tech: Helping clients navigate the transition to Hydrogen and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).

Application Process

Interested in shaping the future of energy? Please apply via the link below. Jacobs is committed to reasonable adjustments; if you require the application in an alternative format, please contact our Careers Support team.

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