Commercial Quantity Surveyor

3 weeks ago


Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Jacobs Full time
About the Opportunity:
The Commercial function within the Enterprise Asset Solutions division of Jacobs CMS provides support to the Commercial and Procurement teams, as well as the wider personnel outside of the Commercial function, with a full range of pre and post contract commercial services.

The candidate will develop a close working relationship with project teams, finance, sales departments, and both Clients' and Subcontractors' representatives. They will demonstrate suitable technical qualities for the role, including an excellent understanding of construction contracts and the importance of adhering to the principles of good contract management. A detailed knowledge of various construction methods and experience in a variety of projects is preferable, but not essential.

The role requires engagement on multiple projects, initially supporting senior Quantity Surveyors with client/main contract activities, as well as taking ownership of procurement and management of subcontractors from project commencement through to delivery and completion. As such, the candidate will undertake travel to various project locations to execute the works on an as required basis.

The role offers significant progression opportunities, developing from an initial supporting role on larger projects to whole project accountability in a commercial capacity.

Key Responsibilities include:
  • Work with the Commercial Manager to ensure consistency and best practice ways of working across the business unit to achieve continuous improvement;
  • Review, understand and communicate Subcontract requirements to the Delivery Team;
  • Ensure effective change control process and management of is embedded within the relevant projects/contracts you are responsible for;
  • Ensure Sub-Contract arrangements are put in place when required using the NEC suite of Contract Documents;
  • Ensure correct administrative processes are put in place for management of these Sub-Contracts, paying attention to change controls, early warning, compensation events, changes to scope of works and payment;
  • Provide support for Project Controls and Cost Engineers in order to submit cost reports for review by the Commercial Manager, to enable the utilization of the data for cost forecasts, revenue, and gross margin assumptions/submissions;
  • Manage subcontracts from initial placement of order to final account, including close liaison with procurement, planning and delivery teams to ensure that the order meets project requirements;
  • Maintain effective, accurate cost control, registers of variations, delay, extension of time, early warnings, and claims.

Here's What You'll Need:
  • Degree educated in Quantity Surveying or other relevant qualification;
  • Previous experience in a similar role and working knowledge of Construction Contracts, with specific focus on the NEC forms of contract;
  • Security Cleared or the ability to obtain the required level of clearance;
  • Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail;
  • Ability to communicate confidently and work well under pressure;
  • Hands on with a can-do attitude and excellent work ethic;
  • Ability to work autonomously;
  • Flexible with working hours.


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