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Quantity Surveyor

Johnson Controls
Manchester, England, United KingdomFull timePosted yesterday
Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Type
Full time

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.

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 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

Requirements

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

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

About Johnson Controls

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.

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls designs, manufactures, and services HVAC systems, building management systems, controls, security systems, and fire detection and suppression systems for commercial and industrial buildings. The company also provides energy management consulting and lifecycle services to help customers reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.

Industry
Building Technologies and Solutions
Head office
Cork, Ireland
Company size
87,000
Founded
1885
HVAC systemsBuilding automation and controlsFire detection and suppression systemsSecurity systemsEnergy efficiency consultingThermal managementDecarbonization solutions
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