UK COMMERCIAL LEAD QS (Moves & Changes)London, E14 5HP35 Hours Per WeekPermanentCompetitive salary, Car, Pension, Private Healthcare, Life Assurance + 25 days leaveWe have a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Lead to join our team, delivering commercial management across all Move and Change (MAC) projects for a prestigious blue-chip client.This is an ideal role for someone looking to broaden their commercial knowledge and gain exposure to different areas of workplace transformation.Job DescriptionThis is a varied and hands-on role where you’ll be involved in the full project lifecycle—overseeing costs, contracts, and commercial compliance across multiple workstreams, including M&E, fabric, and furniture.You'll be part of a supportive and knowledgeable team, with access to excellent training and development opportunities—including job-related qualifications fully funded by ISS. Working closely with the Project Commercial Team, you’ll ensure robust financial oversight while helping to drive value and efficiency across the MAC portfolio.If you're commercially astute, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, this role offers the perfect platform to develop and make a real impact.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild accurate project costs for capital works between £100k–£3mMaintain strong profit margins through proactive cost controlNegotiate daily with suppliers to secure best valueCollaborate with project teams to meet commercial milestonesReport weekly on revenue, margin and cash targetsSupervise and support Assistant Quantity SurveyorsIdentify and mitigate commercial risks and maximise opportunitiesAbout YouA degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or Commercial ManagementSignificant post-qualification experience, ideally in building maintenance or corporate environmentsA proven track record managing construction contracts up to £10 millionExpertise in procurement, supplier negotiation, project planning, and contract proceduresStrong estimating and tender preparation skillsEnd-to-end project experience—from concept and full design to final approval/handover - with a keen eye on hitting key milestonesA sharp commercial focus, with a history of driving margin improvements in a MAC environmentExcellent presentation, communication, and reporting abilitiesProficiency in MS Office and MS ProjectAbility to read and measure from technical drawings using AutoCADMRICS qualified or actively working toward chartered statusThe CompanyISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlaceISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste) religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational backgroundOur passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@
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UK Commercial Lead QS (Moves & Changes)