Senior Quantity Surveyor

Johnson Controls International; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

25 days' holiday

Pension and benefits

Training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the commercial delivery of projects from award through to final account in a busy, global organisation based in the UK. You will work with Sales and Projects teams to provide expert commercial guidance and protect profitability across a diverse portfolio of projects.

Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will manage budgets, contracts and claims, lead variation management and drive best practice across commercial

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant ready to step up.
• Projects range from £50k to £10m.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with risk management.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the commercial delivery of projects from award through to final account.
• Provide expert commercial and contractual guidance across projects.
• Manage full commercial lifecycle of projects from award through to completion.
• Administer contracts in line with company policies and procedures.
• Lead variation management and final accounts to maximise project value.
• Identify claims and entitlement opportunities and monitor budgets and forecasts.
• Escalate commercial risks and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve challenges.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem solving

MEP experience

Independent decision making

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

What You Will Do

As a Quantity Surveyor at Johnson Controls, you will take ownership of the commercial delivery of projects from contract award through to final account, playing a pivotal role in driving profitability and protecting the business from risk. Working closely with Sales and Projects teams, you will provide expert commercial and contractual guidance across a diverse portfolio of projects. Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will have accountability for key projects within your region, making a direct impact on business performance, customer satisfaction, and long‑term growth. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a role where your decisions influence outcomes and your expertise shapes project success.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus plan

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

• Company car

• Pension and comprehensive benefits package

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Career progression within a global organisation

How You Will Do It

• 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 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

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. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry‑leading field organisation, we help our customers achieve real‑world results, enhance operational performance and move society forward.

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