Senior Project Manager - Life Sciences

About the role

Jacobs is hiring a Senior Project Manager for life sciences projects. You will lead complex engineering projects from concept through delivery, drive project execution, lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams and build trusted client relationships. You will oversee project planning, execution, quality, cost and schedule performance while providing leadership across engineering disciplines.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the safe and effective delivery of engineering projects, achieving scope, schedule, budget and quality objectives.
• Develop and implement project execution plans, governance processes, project controls and change management frameworks.
• Provide leadership to multi-disciplinary project teams, driving collaboration and accountability.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and aligning on objectives and expectations.
• Monitor project performance, risks and commercial outcomes, applying mitigation strategies and keeping stakeholders informed.
• Oversee timely delivery of engineering designs, technical deliverables and project close-out, supporting continuous improvement and quality.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Process Engineering.
• 15-20 years of experience in engineering design and project delivery environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver projects within budget and schedule.

Required skills

• Project execution planning, risk management and project controls.
• Client engagement and stakeholder management.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.

Candidates must apply directly to Jacobs; those represented by a recruitment agency will not be considered. The company offers a hybrid working policy and flexible working arrangements.