Project Quantity Surveyor Ready to move beyond spreadsheets and actually shape major UK infrastructure?
At Jacobs, we're delivering some of the UK's most complex highways projects - and we're looking for a Quantity Surveyor early in their career who wants to do more than just cost reporting
What's In It For You
At Jacobs, you'll be part of a team that's reimagining infrastructure - solving some of the UK's biggest transport challenges while developing your skills fast
You won't be a number here - you'll be trusted, supported, and exposed to real project responsibility early
Accelerate your development on nationally significant projects
? Gain consultancy exposure and broaden your career options
Build highly sought-after skills in cost intelligence & strategic estimating
Join a company committed to your growth, wellbeing, and purpose-driven work
We Offer
Competitive salary: We offer compensation that reflects your skills and experience
24 days holiday + option to buy a further 10 days
Robust Pension Contributions: We offer enhanced pension contributions up to 10% to secure your future
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Single medical cover and Digital GP service, with options to add your partner and family
Employee Networks: We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds
Family Planning Support: Access to fertility healthcare and family planning services
Enhanced Parental Leave: Enjoy enhanced parental leave pay and free membership to employee assistance and parental programs
4 Life assurance at 4x your salary
Income Protection: Financial security in case of long-term illness or injury
Wellbeing Hub: Free access to wellbeing apps like Calm and Daily Burn
Professional Development: We cover professional membership fees and provide continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
Community Engagement: Participate in charity matched-funding, paid volunteering time, and charitable donations
What You'll Be Doing
• Supporting delivery of major highways schemes across the Midlands
• Applying cost intelligence principles to improve project performance
• Working across both pre contract and post contract phases
• Producing cost estimates, forecasts, and reports that drive decision-making
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across clients, consultants and contractors
Grade: Consultant
Location: Birmingham Midlands Region
Discipline: Consultancy Quantity Surveying (RICS Accredited)
Department: Commercial Funding & Finance (Programmes & Advisory) A degree in Quantity Surveying or qualified by experience
Consultant level in Quantity Surveying with experience in highways
Experience in both pre-contract and post-contract estimating
Exposure to consultancy environments (or a mix of consultancy + contractor experience)
Understanding of data-driven cost management
A proactive mindset: someone who wants to learn, question, and grow
Midlands based - Birmingham National Highways Schemes
Ready to Build What Matters?
If you're at that point in your career where you want more responsibility, better experience, and meaningful projects - this is it.
Apply now and take the next step with Jacobs
Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week
Good luck with your application
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