Project Manager

Jacobs Reading, England Dec 23, 2025

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Hybrid

Project Manager focuses on conducting topographical, laser scanning, and deformation monitoring surveys for engineering projects.

What the role involves

  • Conducting topographical, laser scanning, and deformation monitoring surveys for engineering projects.
  • Ensure timely, quality delivery.
  • Assisting with project estimates and monitoring progress.
  • Checking surveys using robust QA procedures before verification.
  • Producing survey drawings, reports, method statements, and risk assessments to ensure safe working practices Onsite.

Skills and requirements

  • A degree or equivalent qualification in Land Survey or Geomatics.
  • Proven experience in land survey procedures and use of industry-standard equipment/software.
  • A full UK driving licence.
  • Experience with Leica or Trimble equipment, LSS or SCC software, and Terrestrial Laser Scanning (advantageous).

Confirmed role details

  • 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.

Candidate fit

  • Membership of a Chartered Institute or a commitment to work towards professional accreditation (desirable).

Additional role context

  • At Jacobs, 90% of our business comes from repeat clients, which speaks volumes about the trust and relationships we’ve built.
  • Collaborating with the survey team to allocate resources.
  • Communicating project updates and issues to the Survey Project Manager.
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