Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
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Jordan Colgan

Watford,Hertfordshire

Summary

A highly skilled professional with expertise in cost and value reporting, stakeholder engagement, and change management. Demonstrates resilient and effective communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring successful project outcomes. Proficient in project and commercial management tools, with extensive knowledge in tendering and procurement processes. Committed to leveraging these competencies to drive organisational success and achieve strategic goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Commercial manager

Mace Group
Heathrow Airport , London
03.2025 - Current

Project: London Heathrow Airport | Border Force Holding Rooms Project | Value £10m | Reported to: Commercial Operations Director | NEC Contracts

  • Continued to grow the long standing Client Contractor relationship at Heathrow for added business value and confidence.

Quantity Surveyor/ Commercial Lead

Criterion Capital Ltd
London, Piccadilly
08.2024 - Current

Project: London Pavilion | Zedwell Premium Capsule Hostel | Value £20m | Reported to: Commercial Director | JCT Contracts

  • Led commercially for London Pavilion Project, utilising systems such as Procure Pro for procurement, tendering, cost control, budget management, achieving cost-value reconciliation and exploring saving opportunities.
  • Prepared and presented detailed reports on project status, cash flow forecasts, and performance metrics, ensuring stakeholders remained informed of progress and milestones.
  • Mentored graduate quantity surveyors, administered JCT Subcontracts (Design, Non-Design, Small Works Orders), and managed major subcontract accounts, including MEP works, Capsules and Drylining.
  • Collaborated with Project Lead for cost analysis, resource allocation, and project budgeting to improve cost-effectiveness and verify project viability.
  • Analysed tenders and procurement strategies to ensure value for money, while maintaining strict budget adherence and commercial subcontract management.

Quantity Surveyor

Regal London
Watford, Hertfordshire
09.2022 - 02.2024

Project: Clarendon | Mixed Use Development | Value £85m | Reported to: Managing Quantity Surveyor | JCT Subcontracts

  • Focused on broadening supply chain while engaging repeat tenderers, leading procurement of subcontractors for Regal projects.
  • Produced tender lists, compiled associated documents and drawings, and communicated with subcontractors throughout tender stage.
  • Procured key fit-out work packages (e.g., Doors, Flooring, Carpentry), managing all stages from drafting tender lists to final presentations and drafting of JCT Design, Non-Design and Small Works Order Subcontracts.
  • Developed accurate pricing schedules, reviewed quotes, and processed payments and invoices using COINS.
  • Managed subcontract administration using Procore, overseeing cost control, risk management, and updating liabilities and forecasts.
  • Conducted overseas vesting trips, certified material receipts, and collaborated with internal teams to assess project viability and improve cost-effectiveness.

Quantity Surveyor

Skanska UK PLC
London, Camden
07.2021 - 08.2022

Project: HS2 Main Works | Canterbury Road Vent Shaft Works | Value £50m | Reported to: Commercial Manager | NEC Contracts

  • Managed project forecasts in alignment with contract programme, presenting monthly reports to senior management.
  • Efficiently administered and managed change effectively with subcontractors to ensure a controlled and accurate submissions of subcontract final accounts.
  • Collaborated on-site with Construction and Project Manager to deliver project on time and within budget.
  • Ensured compliance with main contract and subcontract processes while managing project schedules and deadlines.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining workflows using cost systems like iTWO and CEMAR, and liaised with subcontractors for smooth operations.
  • Assessed applications, valuations and cost reconciliations and drafted reports with findings.
  • Analysed historical cost data to inform and improve future project estimates.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Skanska UK PLC
Euston , City of London
06.2020 - 08.2021

Project: | HS2 Enabling Works - Euston Utilities | Value £15m | Reported to: Managing Quantity Surveyor | NEC Contracts

  • Cost Management and Reporting including Monthly CVR's, Commercial Report and Forecasting for Performance Management Updates.
  • Producing and Submitting Application for Payment to Client to Ensure Positive Cash Position Monthly.
  • Change Management both up and down Supply Chain with Client and Subcontractors including Subcontract Compensation Events and Contractor to Client Submissions.
  • Processing Monthly Subcontract Payments, Control of Liabilities and Monitoring Account Ledgers to Ensure Accurate Actual Cost to responsible Packages.

Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Skanska UK PLC
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
09.2017 - 05.2020

Project: Thames Water SMBJV AMP 6 | Sewage Treatment Refurbishment Works | Value £40m | Reported to: Managing Quantity Surveyor | NEC Contracts

  • Assisted in managing and recording changes across multiple subcontracts and led management of subcontract monthly payments and valuation assessments and submission of subcontractor final accounts.
  • Monitored subcontract performance regularly and engaged with supply chain for status updates and commercial discussions.
  • Supported Quantity Surveyors in preparing tenders, commercial documentation, and maintaining records of compensation events and project folders.
  • Administration of NEC3 Subcontracts contract daily, liaising with site team on health, safety, and completed works, and utilised commercial software like Excel, IFS, and CEMAR.

Education

BSc Honours degree in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management - Architecture and the Built Environment

University of Westminster
City of London
07.2020

Skills

  • Cost and Value Reporting
  • Resilient
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Change Management
  • Proficient in Project and Commercial Management Tools
  • Tendering and Procurement Knowledge

Certification

Current Certificates

  • CSCS White Card (Academically Qualified) Expiry May 2026
  • Procore User Training
  • SMSTS Expiry December 2025

Timeline

Commercial manager

Mace Group
03.2025 - Current

Quantity Surveyor/ Commercial Lead

Criterion Capital Ltd
08.2024 - Current

Quantity Surveyor

Regal London
09.2022 - 02.2024

Quantity Surveyor

Skanska UK PLC
07.2021 - 08.2022

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Skanska UK PLC
06.2020 - 08.2021

Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Skanska UK PLC
09.2017 - 05.2020

BSc Honours degree in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management - Architecture and the Built Environment

University of Westminster
Jordan Colgan