Overview
Jacobs is 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.
You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering projects large and small, including major infrastructure programmes across energy & power, transportation, and water, contributing to work that positively impacts communities and transforms the built environment. You will join a dynamic, diverse consultancy team with a clear, supported career path, where your professional growth truly matters. You will gain cross‑sector exposure, building both your capability and your CV as you work within multiple high‑profile infrastructure domains. You will contribute to some of the most influential programmes and landmark projects across the UK & Ireland.
Responsibilities
- Work on short‑term localised projects or long‑term national programmes across large‑scale local authority transportation and highways schemes.
- Work on clean energy and renewable power developments.
- Work on strategic water infrastructure programmes.
- Work on advanced facilities, science and technology estates.
- Possibly contribute to major flagship civil infrastructure projects such as Lower Thames Crossing, King Salman International Airport and Dublin BusConnects.
Qualifications
- RICS or equivalent accredited degree in Quantity Surveying.
- MRICS Chartered status or actively working towards it.
- Experience in a consultancy environment with proven client‑facing exposure.
- Experience in energy & power, transportation, water, highways or wider infrastructure sectors.
- Proficiency in delivering early cost estimates, cost plans and supporting budget management.
- Understanding of measurement techniques, market factors, risk allowances and preliminaries.
- Demonstrable experience of managing end‑to‑end procurement aligned to NEC principles.
- Ability to evaluate supplier capability, conduct negotiations and provide accurate cost analysis.
- Proficiency with CostX or equivalent measurement/estimating tools.
- A passion for delivering value through cost engineering and commercial insight.
Benefits
- Competitive salary aligned to your experience and professional accreditation.
- Flexible working arrangements – hybrid, part‑time, flexible hours and locations.
- 24 days holiday plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days.
- Up to 10% employer pension contributions.
- Comprehensive health cover including single medical cover & Digital GP (with options to add dependants).
- Family planning support including fertility healthcare.
- Employee Networks to support colleagues from all backgrounds.
- Enhanced parental leave and free access to support programmes.
- Life assurance at 4× salary.
- Income protection for long‑term security.
- Wellbeing hub with free access to Calm, Daily Burn and more.
- Professional development – we pay your professional membership fees and offer extensive CPD opportunities.
- Community Engagement – matched charity funding, paid volunteering days and corporate giving schemes.
Location & Team
Grade: Principal Consultant.Location: Birmingham, Midlands Region.Discipline: Consultancy Quantity Surveying (RICS Accredited).Department: Commercial Funding & Finance (Programmes & Advisory).
EEO Statement
Jacobs is a disability confident employer and welcomes applications from candidates seeking flexible working or who may not meet all the listed requirements. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process with support from Careers Support.
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