Assistant Buildings Project Manager

The Jacobs Cities & Places team create thriving places across different scales - from regions to cities, neighbourhoods to individual buildings and all through an integrated design approach. We have a tremendous opportunity in front of us to build upon our strengths and develop an interdisciplinary planning, design and delivery practice that is uniquely Jacobs, that sets the direction for the industry and is home to the very best and brightest design thinkers, disruptors, technical experts, visionaries and storytellers. Our business unit brings together engineers, architects, surveyors, urban designers, project managers and transport planners to provide collaborative and coordinated value design solutions for our clients, both nationally and internationally. We are currently looking for talented Assistant Project Managers who will support the management of technical consultancy services to major clients. As an Assistant Project Manager you will contribute to the solution of technical issues arising within projects and be responsible for supporting more senior PM colleagues in managing the project team and for day-to-day liaison with team members.

• These roles are based on a Hybrid basis from our Leeds or Manchester offices
• Full time employment with Jacobs is on the basis of 40 hours pw
Some duties and responsibilities
• Assist in the management / reporting requirements and the delivery of the various buildings projects
• To comply with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures and work with a diverse range of specialist and engineering professionals
• To support the provision of technical solutions that meet the requirements of clients and enhance project / business performance
Here's what you'll need
• Ideally you will be a student or an associate member of the Association of Project Management or other recognised registration
• You'll know enough of the principles of Project Management to be able to support PMs with effective planning, monitoring and control of project deliverables
• Excellent communication skills
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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 With a team of approximately 45,000, we provide end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. From advisory and consulting, feasibility, planning, design, program and lifecycle management, we're creating a more connected and sustainable world. People are Jacobs' greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.