Quantity Surveyor: Drive Project Profitability & Risk

Alloy Enterprises; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension plan

Career progression

Job summary

Johnson Controls, a global leader in building solutions, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor in Manchester. You will own the commercial delivery from award to final account, guiding contracts and protecting project value.

Reporting to the Managing QS, you will collaborate with Sales and Projects, manage budgets and risks across ME PT environments, and drive continuous improvement while supporting career development within the group.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or an Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to step up.
• Proven track record working 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.
• Experience across disciplines such as HVAC&R, Security, Fire Detection/Suppression, or BMS/Controls.
• RICS accreditation or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Own 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.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor experience

Budget management

Risk management

MEP familiarity

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Decision making

Job description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in building solutions, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor in Manchester. You will own the commercial delivery from award to final account, guiding contracts and protecting project value.

Reporting to the Managing QS, you will collaborate with Sales and Projects, manage budgets and risks across ME PT environments, and drive continuous improvement while supporting career development within the group.