Market
Cities & Places
Project Manager - Ireland
Dublin
Skills:
Compliance
Reporting
Recruitment
Infrastructure
Security
Construction
Governance
Project Management
Manufacturing
Consulting
Description
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 challenging today to reinvent tomorrow. With approximately £14 billion in annual revenue and a global team of nearly 40,000 people, we deliver end‑to‑end services across cities and places, transportation, energy, environment, water, life sciences and advanced facilities. From advisory and consulting through planning, design, programme and lifecycle management, we partner with our clients to deliver solutions that are sustainable, resilient and fit for the future.
Our Cities & Places team in Ireland is growing and looking to hire an experienced Project Manager to help lead the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of civil and structural infrastructure projects across Ireland. Working with key clients such as the Land Development Agency, National Transport Authority, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and local authorities, you will bring strong technical insight, confident leadership and commercial awareness to shape outcomes that matter.
As a Project Manager at Jacobs, you will be a trusted leader and problem‑solver who brings clarity, structure and momentum to complex projects. You will apply your experience across the full project lifecycle to guide multi‑disciplinary teams, manage risk, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
You will lead projects from feasibility through design, procurement and construction, aligning scope, programme and budget with client objectives. By fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, you will enable designers, specialists, contractors and stakeholders to work effectively together, resolving challenges early and maintaining focus on delivery.
You will act as a primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, building strong, transparent relationships and providing confident leadership throughout the project lifecycle. Your ability to understand client needs, challenge assumptions where appropriate and translate strategic objectives into practical delivery plans will be central to your success.
With a strong grasp of technical delivery, you will oversee design coordination and technical reviews, ensuring designs are robust, buildable and compliant with safety, environmental and regulatory requirements. You will also play a key role in contractor‑facing environments, providing assurance, managing change and supporting informed decision‑making on behalf of our clients.
You will bring a balanced combination of project management, technical understanding and coordination skills, supported by a commercially aware approach to scope, cost, programme and risk management. Through effective planning, reporting and governance, you will maintain visibility of progress, identify potential issues early and implement practical mitigation strategies.
Safety and sustainability will underpin everything you do. You will ensure compliance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013 and promote a proactive safety culture across all stages of project delivery.
You will be comfortable presenting ideas, facilitating workshops, evaluating alternatives and clearly communicating progress, risks and solutions to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
In return, you’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects, collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines, and develop your career within a global organisation that values inclusion, innovation and professional growth.
At Jacobs, your expertise helps shape places and communities for generations to come.
Here's what you'll need
Degree‑qualified engineer with chartered status (or actively working towards it).
Proven Project Management experience across infrastructure projects, including transport, development and housing, leading multi‑disciplinary teams.
Strong working knowledge of NTA and TII Project Management Guidelines.
Experience managing Employer‑Designed and Contractor‑Designed Public Works Contracts and/or NEC contracts.
Solid track record in commercial, contractual and programme management.
*This role is offered on a hybrid‑working basis (2 days/ week) , with flexibility to be based from our Dublin or Cork offices.
Full‑time employment at Jacobs is based on a 40‑hour working week. We place a strong emphasis on work‑life balance and flexibility, and flexi time is available.
The ability to obtain SC‑level security clearance would be considered an advantage.
Other benefits available
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 maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.
Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit https://www.vercida.com/uk/employers/jacobs to view and access our roles.
As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
Locations
| City | State | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Cork | Co. Cork | Ireland |
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