Commercial Quantity Surveyor – Lead Project Commercials

jci; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Company car

Pension

Training & development

Career progression

25 days holiday

Job summary

Johnson Controls currently seeks a qualified Quantity Surveyor in Manchester to own the commercial delivery of diverse projects from award to final account. You will work with Sales and Projects teams to protect profitability and manage risk, reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor.

Key responsibilities include contract administration, variation management and final accounts, with a focus on strong commercial discipline and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to step up.
• Projects ranging from £50k to £10m require strong commercial control.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with ability to manage risk
• Experience within Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) environments
• Ability to lead and manage complex commercial projects
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to present technical information clearly
• Strong problem-solving capability and independent decision making

Responsibilities

• Manage the full commercial lifecycle of projects from award through to completion
• Administer contracts in line with company policies and procedures
• Lead variation management, maximising project value
• Prepare, submit and agree final accounts to achieve positive financial outcomes
• Identify, develop and substantiate entitlement opportunities
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts and financial performance
• Escalate commercial risks and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve commercial challenges
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice across commercial processes

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

MEP experience

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Johnson Controls currently seeks a qualified Quantity Surveyor in Manchester to own the commercial delivery of diverse projects from award to final account. You will work with Sales and Projects teams to protect profitability and manage risk, reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor.

Key responsibilities include contract administration, variation management and final accounts, with a focus on strong commercial discipline and stakeholder collaboration.