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
- Play a pivotal role in supporting the UK’s largest infrastructure programmes.
- Apply lean methodologies to ensure the efficient delivery of complex packages, working closely with Project Performance Managers and colleagues to provide seamless support to integrated project and client teams.
- Directly contribute to the success of high‑profile civil infrastructure construction projects, making a tangible difference in the industry.
What’s in it for You?
- Innovative environment that encourages bold solutions for extraordinary and everyday challenges.
- Support to realise more efficient and reliable delivery in major programmes and strategic projects through continuous improvement culture.
- Opportunity to embed innovation and lean thinking across integrated teams.
- Scope to develop best‑practice ways of working and influence others in a diverse, collaborative setting.
- Ability to adapt quickly and proactively identify improvement opportunities.
- Chance to thrive and make a significant impact within a global organisation.
We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Flexible work arrangements – hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations.
- 24 days holiday with option to purchase an additional 10 days.
- Robust pension contributions up to 10%.
- Comprehensive health coverage – single medical cover and Digital GP service, with options to add partner and family.
- Family planning support – access to fertility healthcare and family planning services.
- Enhanced parental leave pay and free membership to employee assistance and parental programs.
- Life assurance at 4x your salary.
- Income protection in case of long‑term illness or injury.
- Wellbeing hub – free access to wellbeing apps and online resources.
- Professional development – coverage of professional membership fees and CPD opportunities.
- Community engagement – charity matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
- Hybrid work environment with a 40‑hour working week as standard.
About The Opportunity
- Work unsupervised with minimal direction and own the delivery for selected work packages to ensure on‑time delivery in line with project governance and assurance requirements.
- Co‑ordinate teams; manage priorities, balance workloads and eliminate blockages, and report on performance and escalating issues to workstream managers.
- Build strong working relationships to ensure effective communication, even whilst working remotely with technical experts, internal stakeholders and the client.
- Facilitate planning and problem‑solving workshops, drive decision‑making on complex issues.
- Operate within a hybrid work environment and maintain a 40‑hour working week as standard.
Here’s What You’ll Need
- Lean tools and techniques (Collaborative Planning, Visual Management, Last Planner).
- Experience operating in a civil infrastructure or construction programme/project environment with multiple stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience with client engagement and relationship building.
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
- Some experience using task management tools (Asana, Monday.com, Planner), Power Query, PowerApps, PowerBI and/or Power Automate.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Teams.
- Investigative thinker with excellent problem‑solving skills and strong attention to detail.
- Good at managing the production of large work packages, with personal resilience and great organisational skills.
- Enjoy working with varied teams and clients, fostering a can‑do attitude.
- Motivated, enthusiastic and driven for high quality work, continuous improvement and lessons learned; comfortable constructively questioning accepted norms and always seeking better ways.
Legal and Inclusion Statement
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.
Deputy Project Performance Manager in Bristol employer: Jacobs
At Jacobs, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous professional development opportunities and mentorship programmes, ensuring that our team members thrive in their careers while making a meaningful impact on global water quality initiatives. Located in a vibrant environment, we provide a unique chance to engage with high-profile projects that not only challenge the status quo but also contribute to sustainable solutions for communities and ecosystems.
