Principal Quantity Surveyor; Critical National Infrastructure

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.

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.
• Opportunitiy to support wider Uk, Ireland and International Flagship programmes.

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

As a dynamic, diverse consultancy team with a clear, supported career path, where your professional growth truly matters, we would be delighted to hear from and speak to commercially focused Quantity Surveyors with experience supporting the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects who have a real blend of the following skills, experience and attributes

• 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

• 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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