Senior Associate Quantity Surveyor/Estimator

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

When it comes to delivering a brighter, smarter tomorrow, our Project and Program Delivery Solutions team is at the heart of the solution. From the pre-construction phase to construction to post-construction, we partner seamlessly with our clients to coordinate and safely and successfully deliver projects and programs. Our collaborative and flexible teams work across diverse markets and geographies delivering bespoke solutions to our clients' most complex problems through a combination of significant experience and expertise and leading-edge technology – ensuring we deliver on tomorrow, together.

We are currently seeking a Specialist Electrical or Building Services Senior Associate Quantity Surveyor/Estimator to join our team. In this key role, you'll provide strategic estimating leadership and key client engagement primarily across either High Voltage Transmission/Substations and Renewables or Building Services (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing, (MEP)) projects. You'll have the freedom to work across multiple projects and sectors, broadening your experience and impact while delivering estimating excellence.

The right candidate will be able to take on the role of Project Estimate Manager and be able to undertake client facing responsibilities both during projects, and the development of ongoing strategic client relationships.

Here's what you'll need

Australian Citizenship is preferred for the role and you will be based in one of our major city offices (Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney or Perth). You will ideally have a Tertiary Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Project Management, and have experience in Quantity Surveying or First-Principles Estimating with a passion to

• Lead the end-to-end estimating process on a project, directing the production of Quantity Surveying/Estimating deliverables.
• Be responsible for producing technical deliverables, applying industry experience autonomously with limited guidance.
• Ability to manage and deliver work across projects simultaneously.
• Develop and implement the Project Execution Plan, including verification and review of procedures
• Identify and mitigate potential financial risks through proactive planning.
• Forecast and assess costs, timelines, quality parameters, and constructability factors.
• Participate in value management and risk workshops as a subject matter expert.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external project teams, as well as technical leaders, to plan, develop, deliver, and operate a range of multidisciplinary projects.
• Recommend changes to current or new directions, ensuring Jacobs is applying the latest technical developments.
• Mentor and assist in the development of junior QS/Estimators within your specialist discipline
• During the bid phase of projects, be responsible for bid preparation and/or management, running a bid team or providing input to a larger bid team.

Jacobs. A world where you can.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs here.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment.

We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Cultural Support
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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