Principal Quantity Surveyor (Critical National Infrastructure)

Jacobs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid work

Pension contributions

Health cover

CPD support

Life assurance

Wellbeing resources

Volunteer & charity

Job summary

Jacobs is expanding its UK team and seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support major Critical National Infrastructure projects.

You will provide commercial and contractual guidance across the full lifecycle, lead procurement activities and drive value through rigorous cost control. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, robust risk management and a commitment to professional development within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• MRICS status or actively pursuing it is required.
• Experience managing end-to-end procurement aligned to NEC principles.
• Solid understanding of commercial management, procurement and contract administration.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong cost, risk, change and project performance management.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and contractual support throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Lead cost planning, estimating and benchmarking activities.
• Manage procurement, tender governance and commercial assessment.
• Drive cost management, value optimisation and governance processes.
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to team capability growth.
• Prepare accurate financial reporting, forecasting and performance analysis.

Skills

MRICS status

NEC procurement

Commercial management

Stakeholder management

Cost/risk management

Learning mindset

CostX proficient

Tools

CostX

Job description

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

Supporting the continued growth of our Glasgow team, this newly created opportunity offers the chance to play a key role in shaping and delivering some of the UK's most complex and high-profile Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) programmes.

Working alongside industry-leading clients and multidisciplinary project teams, you will contribute to the successful delivery of major programmes across our core sectors, including

• Large-scale Transportation programmes, including Rail, Metro, Airport and Highways.


• Nationally significant Defence infrastructure projects.


• Clean Energy and Renewable Power development.


• Strategic Water infrastructure programmes.


• Science and Technology estates.


• Opportunity to support wider UK, Ireland and International Flagship programmes.

As an experienced Quantity Surveyor, you will bring demonstrable industry expertise, strong commercial acumen and established stakeholder management capabilities. Combining your sound commercial judgement with excellent communication skills, you will build trusted, collaborative relationships with clients, contractors and project teams, helping to drive successful project outcomes from inception through to completion.

Your remit will include

• Provide commercial and contractual support throughout the full project lifecycle.


• Passion for delivering value through cost engineering and commercial insight


• Deliver cost planning, estimating and benchmarking activities.


• Lead procurement activities, tender governance and commercial assessment.


• Drive robust cost management, value optimisation and commercial governance processes.


• Identify, assess and manage project risks and opportunities.


• Manage early warning procedures, change control processes and corrective action plans.


• Prepare and present accurate financial reporting, forecasting and performance analysis.


• Foster a collaborative, partnership-based culture with clients, project stakeholders and wider supplychain.


• Support, mentor and develop colleagues and peers, contributing to the growth and capability of the wider team.

Here's what you'll need

• MRICS Chartered status or actively working towards it


• Demonstrable experience of managing end-to-end procurement aligned to NEC principles


• Robust understanding of commercial management, procurement and contract administration.


• Comfortable engaging and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels.


• Sound cost, risk, change and project performance management experience.


• A passion for continuous learning and supporting the development of others.


• Proficient with CostX or equivalent measurement/estimating tools

What we offer

• Competitive salary aligned to your experience and professional accreditations


• Flexible working arrangements - hybrid, part time, flexible hours and locations


• Income protection for long-term security


• 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 4x salary


• 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

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