Job Specifications
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
Are you ready to launch your career? Our Summer Internship Programme offers you the chance to gain real-world experience in your chosen discipline.
For approximately eight weeks in the summer, you’ll work in one of our hub office locations across the UK or Ireland. Here, you’ll collaborate with world-class professionals in a dynamic environment, applying the skills you’ve honed in the classroom to real business challenges.
In this fast-paced, professional setting, you’ll gain invaluable experience that will set you apart in your future career. Throughout the programme, you’ll receive personalised guidance from mentors, people leaders and Programme Champions. They’re all here to help you make the most of your experience.
You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues and fellow interns from different disciplines, broadening your professional network and gaining insights from across the business.
Our goal is to ensure that your time with Jacobs leaves you with a positive, impactful learning experience.
The Opportunity
We’re excited to be offering Summer Internship positions in Project Management in our London office.
As a Project Manager Intern you will support the Project Manger and develop your skills and experience in the following areas;
Client and Stakeholder Management - working with the client and a wide variety of public and private stakeholders, who all have an interest in the project, to collaboratively work towards a successful outcome for all
Cost control – estimating, forecasting and monitoring project costs to proactively identify any issues
Schedule control – planning a project timeline and monitoring against the schedule to proactively identify any progress issues
Quality control – ensuring the quality assurance process is implemented to achieve the highest quality deliverables
Contract management – understanding the contract and how it is operated to clearly communicate with the client
Team development – how you can support developing a high performing team for all to achieve their highest potential and delivering a successful project with the client
Technical development – developing an understanding of the technical aspects of the sector you are working in.
Here's what you'll need
On track to complete a degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Business Management, Quality Management, Civil/Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural, Building Services or related degrees,
A flexible and innovative self-starter who’s passionate about developing new skills
Enthusiasm and curiosity to apply your skills to solve real-world problems
Empathy and listening skills to help you truly understand our clients’ requirements. A well-rounded individual - have you worked in a bar? Been captain of a sports team or volunteered for a charity? Tell us - we’re looking for people with interesting stories and experiences!
You must be available to join the 8-week programme starting 29th June 2026 – 21st August 2026
You must have the full right to work in the UK
You need to be a penultimate year student, finishing your degree in 2027
Selection Process
Step 1 Apply Online
Step 2 Solo Video Assessment
Step 3 Interview
Apply before 21st November 2025, for your application to be considered in the first assessment window. You can still apply after this date if the role remains open to applications. However, you do so with the knowledge that we may not proceed with your application if the role is filled in the first assessment window.
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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.
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About the Company
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow - delivering outcomes and solutions for the world's most complex challenges. 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.
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