UK Commercial Lead QS (MAC)
| Posting date: | 12 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 July 2025 |
| Location: | London, UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Omni RMS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 144979 |
Summary
MAC Commercial Manager
Location: London, E14 5HP
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
The MAC Commercial Lead will play a pivotal role within the Project Commercial Team, providing commercial oversight and management across the full lifecycle of all Move and Change projects.
This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a prestigious blue-chip client as part of a collaborative and high-performing team.
Job Description
As MAC Commercial Lead, you’ll enjoy variety in your day-to-day work, gaining exposure to different types of projects, including M&E, fabric, and furniture works, while developing your commercial acumen in a dynamic environment.
ISS also supports professional development, offering excellent opportunities to undertake job-related qualifications funded by the company.
This is a great chance to grow your career in a role that blends commercial expertise with hands-on project involvement.
Key Responsibilities
Build and manage detailed project costs (BoQs) for capital projects (£100k–£3M).
Negotiate daily with suppliers to maintain strong margins.
Identify and mitigate commercial risks across project lifecycles.
Maximise commercial opportunities in the MAC environment.
Deliver accurate reporting on revenue and cash targets to leadership.
Supervise and support Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
Align project milestones and financials with the Project Management team.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (or equivalent).
Extensive post-qualification experience, ideally in building maintenance.
Proven ability to manage construction contracts up to £10m.
Strong pre-construction knowledge: procurement, planning, contracts.
Skilled in estimating, tendering, and managing projects from concept to design approval.
Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD; Intellect experience is a plus.
Strong commercial acumen with a track record of margin improvement and MRICS (or working towards).
The Company
ISS 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 #PeopleMakePlace
ISS 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 background
Our 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@uk.issworld.com
Location: London, E14 5HP
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
The MAC Commercial Lead will play a pivotal role within the Project Commercial Team, providing commercial oversight and management across the full lifecycle of all Move and Change projects.
This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a prestigious blue-chip client as part of a collaborative and high-performing team.
Job Description
As MAC Commercial Lead, you’ll enjoy variety in your day-to-day work, gaining exposure to different types of projects, including M&E, fabric, and furniture works, while developing your commercial acumen in a dynamic environment.
ISS also supports professional development, offering excellent opportunities to undertake job-related qualifications funded by the company.
This is a great chance to grow your career in a role that blends commercial expertise with hands-on project involvement.
Key Responsibilities
Build and manage detailed project costs (BoQs) for capital projects (£100k–£3M).
Negotiate daily with suppliers to maintain strong margins.
Identify and mitigate commercial risks across project lifecycles.
Maximise commercial opportunities in the MAC environment.
Deliver accurate reporting on revenue and cash targets to leadership.
Supervise and support Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
Align project milestones and financials with the Project Management team.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (or equivalent).
Extensive post-qualification experience, ideally in building maintenance.
Proven ability to manage construction contracts up to £10m.
Strong pre-construction knowledge: procurement, planning, contracts.
Skilled in estimating, tendering, and managing projects from concept to design approval.
Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD; Intellect experience is a plus.
Strong commercial acumen with a track record of margin improvement and MRICS (or working towards).
The Company
ISS 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 #PeopleMakePlace
ISS 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 background
Our 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@uk.issworld.com