Overview

Graduate Cost Consultant (Birmingham) at Jacobs, Manchester, United Kingdom. Start date: September 2026.

Jacobs is 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.

Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Programme (GDP) and have a meaningful, positive impact on our environments, communities and societies. The programme is a structured two-year scheme designed to support your development at the start of your Jacobs career journey, with blended learning, mentoring, progress reviews and networking across four focus areas: human skills, consulting skills, championing our strategy and your passions.

The GDP is an on-the-job learning experience that lets you customise your learning journey to reflect your interests and career goals, while working with your manager and mentor to collect meaningful experiences. It is a launchpad for your career, offering tools, experiences and support to work on meaningful projects with industry leaders.

About the opportunity: in Major Programmes, Jacobs delivers complex infrastructure and transformation programmes, working with clients across sectors to unlock better social, environmental and economic outcomes. Our Project Controls team in London/Manchester/Birmingham/Glasgow handles financial monitoring and reporting, invoicing, forecasting, internal controls and financial analysis. As a Graduate Cost Analyst you will support a project team with financial monitoring and analysis to assist project managers and their teams.

We look for: collaboration, integrity, and a curious, proactive mindset to grow in a dynamic environment.

The role is based in Birmingham with a start date in September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Support a project team with financial monitoring and analysis to assist project managers and their teams.
• Participate in invoicing, forecasting and financial reporting activities.
• Contribute to internal controls and financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Engage with the Project Controls team to learn governance and reporting processes across major programmes.

Qualifications

• Be working towards a relevant Degree or Master’s level qualification in Quantity Surveying, Estimating, Commercial Management
• A flexible self-starter who is keen to drive your career forward
• Adaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new things
• You must have the permanent right to work in the UK

Selection Process

• Step 1 Apply Online
• Step 2 Solo Video Assessment
• Step 3 Interview

What we provide

• A flexible workstyle, hybrid working
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships
• A focus on safety, health and wellbeing with a culture of caring
• Volunteer and community support through Collectively program with matched funding

We support flexible working and inclusion, with resources to help applicants from diverse backgrounds succeed. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.