Senior Quantity Surveyor

Jacobs

The Role

Overview

Prepare Bills of Quantities and cost estimates for diverse infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • code compliance
  • quantity takeoff
  • boq preparation
  • cost estimating
  • client coordination
  • cost database

Tasks

-Maintain self-discipline in managing daily work allocation and contribute positively to team efforts. -Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations, including CESMM3, NRM, POMI, MMHW (UK) and Indian codes. -Assist in the preparation of quantity takeoff, Bill of Quantities and cost estimates for infrastructure projects. -Collaborate with counterparts in the lead office/Client and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to gather project inputs and clarify requirements. -Actively seek guidance from senior quantity surveyors and participate in training opportunities to build technical and professional skills. -Support in preparing detailed quantity takeoffs and cost breakdowns for various project components across different stages of project completion. -Preparation of comprehensive Bills of Quantities by accurately measuring and estimating items and quantities based on project specifications and drawings. This includes exposure to diverse infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, railways, aviation, buildings, ports & marine works, and other civil engineering domains. -Update and maintain cost databases with relevant information. -Manage assigned tasks efficiently, working under guidance to meet deadlines and maintain quality standards.

Requirements

  • revit
  • autocad
  • itwo
  • civil 3d
  • navisworks
  • problem solving

What You Bring

-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. -Understanding of relevant infrastructure construction regulations and standards -Exposure to Civil 3D, Navisworks is a plus. -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills -Strong attention to detail and accuracy -Demonstrate proficiency in industry-standard software, such as iTWO Cost X, REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu & MS office. -Demonstrate a clear understanding of standard work procedures and contribute to project delivery within expected timelines and budgets.

The Company

About Jacobs

-Headquartered in Dallas, it has evolved into a global powerhouse delivering consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services. -Its portfolio spans transformative projects—clean water systems, data centers, rail expansions, offshore wind roadmaps, and wastewater plants. -Specialising in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, national security & defense, life sciences, transportation and water sectors. -Jacobs has reshaped itself via key moves—spinning off government services, acquiring CH2M in 2017, and exiting traditional oil & gas units. -Projects often tackle high-stakes, complex challenges: wastewater treatment in Vancouver, LIRR station upgrades, and AI data centres in Portugal. -Unusually, the firm shifted its HQ from California to Dallas in 2016 to align with its expanding national and global reach.

Sector Specialisms

Advanced Manufacturing

Cities & Places

Energy

Environmental

National Security & Defense

Life Sciences

Transportation

Water

Cybersecurity and Operational Technology