Quantity Surveyor

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to own the commercial delivery of diverse projects from award through final account. You will work with Sales and Projects teams to drive profitability, manage risk, and maximise value across a range of MEP environments.

You will report to the Managing Quantity Surveyor and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver robust financial performance and sustainable outcomes for Johnson Controls.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant QS ready to step up.
• Proven track record on projects ranging from £50k to £10m.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with ability to manage risk.
• Experience within MEP environments.
• Ability to lead and manage complex commercial projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present technical information clearly.
• Strong problem-solving capability and independent decisions.
• Experience across HVAC&R, Security, Fire Detection/Suppression, or BMS/Controls (preferred).
• RICS accreditation or working towards it (preferred).

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, ensuring timely agreement and maximising project value.
• Prepare, submit and agree final accounts to achieve positive financial outcomes.
• Identify, develop and substantiate claims and entitlement opportunities.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts and financial performance.
• Escalate commercial risks and implement corrective actions where required.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve commercial challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice across commercial processes.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor experience

Assistant QS readiness

Commercial and financial acumen

MEP experience

Lead complex commercial projects

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem solving

HVAC/R experience

BMS/Controls exposure

Education

RICS accreditation (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Quantity Surveyor

As a Quantity Surveyor at Johnson Controls, you will take ownership of the commercial delivery of projects from contract award through to final account, driving profitability and protecting the business from risk. You will work closely with Sales and Projects teams, providing expert commercial and contractual guidance across a diverse portfolio of projects. Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be accountable for key projects within your region, influencing business performance, customer satisfaction, and long-term growth.

What You Will Do

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

What We Are Looking For

• Required: Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or an Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to step up.
• Proven track record on projects ranging from £50k to £10m.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with the ability to manage risk effectively.
• 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 the ability to present technical information clearly.
• Strong problem-solving capability and ability to make independent decisions.

• Preferred: Experience across disciplines such as HVAC&R, Security, Fire Detection/Suppression, or BMS/Controls.
• RICS accreditation or working towards it.

About Us

Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions. We specialise in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency and decarbonisation, helping customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions and operate with greater resilience and precision. We support a wide range of industries, including data centres, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it matters most. We help our customers achieve real-world results, enhance operational performance and move society forward.

We are backed by an advanced technology portfolio and a global field organisation that enables us to help customers achieve outcomes that matter. Johnson Controls Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings.