Graduate Quantity Surveyor

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

Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Program (GDP) and help shape better environments, communities and societies. Bring your passion, creativity and ambition — and together, we’ll create lasting change. 

What will you get?

Our two‑year Graduate Development Program is designed to accelerate your growth as you begin your Jacobs career. Through blended learning, mentoring, progress reviews and networking, you’ll build capability across four key areas: human skills, consulting skills, championing our strategy, and developing your personal passions.

You’ll tailor your learning journey to your interests, career goals and technical strengths — creating a graduate experience that’s uniquely yours. Much of your development will come through real project work, supported by your manager and mentor to ensure you gain the experiences that matter most.

The Graduate Development Program isn’t just a steppingstone — it’s a launchpad. You’ll gain the tools, exposure and support to unlock your potential, working on meaningful projects and collaborating with industry leaders to deliver solutions to complex challenges. 

About the opportunity

In Cities & Places and Major Programmes, we deliver today’s most complex, challenging and iconic infrastructure and transformation programmes. We work with our clients, across multiple sectors, to unlock better social, environmental and economic outcomes. Our dedicated teams have the experience and expertise to integrate and manage the scale, complexity and interdependencies that exist within major programmes. We address global challenges in an integrated way, from urbanisation, climate change, logistics and digital proliferation to security, water scarcity, investment partnerships and mega infrastructure.   

You will join our Project Controls team in London. The team are responsible for the financial monitoring and reporting of projects internally and externally and includes various aspects from invoicing, forecasting, internal controls and financial analysis. As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor you will support a project team, providing financial monitoring and analysis to assist and guide project managers and their teams.   

Here's what you'll need

• Be working towards a relevant Degree or Master’s level qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Commercial Management
• A flexible, proactive mindset and motivation to drive your career forward 
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for learning 
• Permanent right to work in the UK 

What else we provide

• A flexible workstyle, embracing a hybrid working pattern and supporting those who need to balance work/life commitments a bit differently than others   
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service   
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships   
• A focus on safety, health, and wellbeing, prioritising our people through a culture of caring and positive mental health champion network   
• Opportunities to give back to our communities through our Collectively programme, incorporating matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.   

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