Project Surveyor

Johnson Controls; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + company car

25 days annual leave + bank holidays (

Pension (up to 7% match)

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee discounts

Cycle‑to‑work scheme

Comprehensive product and cross‑trai n

Career development pathways

Zero Harm safety culture

Access to Business Resource Groups

Job summary

Asset Plus, a Johnson Controls subsidiary in the UK, is seeking a commercially driven Project Surveyor to lead the financial and contractual success of high‑value decarbonisation projects in Manchester. You will balance strong cost management with client engagement to maximise profitability and deliver sustainable outcomes.

Join a team delivering market-leading energy efficiency solutions, with opportunities for career development, a comprehensive benefits package, and a culture focused on

Qualifications

• Strong cost management and financial reporting skills.
• Solid commercial awareness and financial understanding.
• Excellent numerical and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost and contractual aspects of projects, ensuring financial performance and sustainability targets are met.
• Produce accurate cost plans, forecasts, and budget reports.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, contractors, and clients.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Identify cost efficiencies aligned with decarbonisation goals.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.

Skills

Cost management

Analytical capability

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Financial understanding

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Job description

Asset Plus, a Johnson Controls subsidiary, delivers market‑leading energy efficiency and decarbonisation solutions. We help organisations reduce carbon emissions, lower operating costs, and progress toward the UK’s Net Zero targets. Through data‑driven insight, innovative technology, and high‑quality project delivery, we transform buildings for long‑term sustainable performance.

Join us as a Project Surveyor and play a key role in shaping the success of innovative decarbonisation projects!

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + company car
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with holiday purchase option)
• Benefits package including pension (up to 7% match), life assurance, EAP, employee discounts & cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Comprehensive product and cross‑training
• Opportunity to work on impactful, sustainability‑driven projects
• Clear career development pathways
• Zero Harm safety culture
• Access to Business Resource Groups

About The Role

We're seeking a commercially driven Project Surveyor to lead the commercial success of high-value decarbonisation projects. Combining strong financial acumen with excellent client-facing skills, you'll manage commercial risk, maximise profitability, and build trusted relationships that ensure successful project delivery and long‑term client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cost and contractual aspects of projects, ensuring financial performance and sustainability targets are met
• Produce accurate cost plans, forecasts, and budget reports
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, architects, contractors, and clients
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
• Identify cost efficiencies that align with decarbonisation objectives
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring expectations are consistently met or exceeded

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong cost management, analytical capability, and attention to detail
• Solid commercial awareness and financial understanding

Desirable

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field
• Proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with a passion for sustainability
• Membership of a professional body (e.g., RICS)
• Experience on decarbonisation or sustainability‑focused projects