Assistant Commercial Manager

Lendlease; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

About us

Lendlease are a globally integrated real estate group, we draw on decades of experience and the latest thinking in development, design, placemaking, construction and investments to deliver iconic and enormously successful places.

With UK roots going back over 100 years, Lendlease’s Construction business brings deep knowledge and capability to all that we do. We are a trusted construction partner to many of the most respected private and public sector organisations in the UK.

Whether a new build, a repurposed or reconstructed property, a heritage restoration or a multi-phased development, our clients trust us to drive delivery, deal with complexity, and provide strategic and long-term economic and social value with innovative and sustainable solutions.

The role

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Assistant Commercial Manager) to join our construction business on a major project located in Manchester.

What will you do?

• Produce tender lists, invitations to tender and manage tender queries for specified packages £100k - £2m.
• Perform tender analyses to ensure value for money is achieved, that the works have been procured at the best market rates, and that the scope and unpriced elements are fully understood.
• Prepare subcontract documentation and negotiate contract terms to limit risk to the company.
• Prepare cost reports to internal and external clients and create a substantive cost to complete position.
• Observe the change control procedure and manage costs accordingly.
• Agree and issue instructions / variations to subcontractors.
• Perform interim valuations to ensure subcontract payments are made in a timely manner and in accordance with legislation and the subcontract conditions.
• Forecast, monitor, and manage a positive cash flow.
• Prepare and monitor project/package risk registers.

You will bring

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or other construction related degree.
• Similar experience either with a national contractor or on major projects.
• JCT Contract and subcontract experience.
• Advanced word-processing, Excel spreadsheet packages and fully conversant with cost management software / document management software.
• Demonstrable understanding of building programmes, technology and construction methods.

What we provide

• A learning culture where enthusiasm and hard work are rewarded with experience and improvement opportunities
• Flexible and hybrid work options
• Industry leading pension scheme
• Private medical health benefit and dental plan options
• Enhanced parental leave
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
• Wellbeing leave
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
• 24/7 confidential Employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gyms nationwide

Belong at Lendlease

We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm.

We are a disability inclusive employer. If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know if you have a preferred communication method.

We build careers, develop skills, and invest in people. Imagine what more you can do here.

Lendlease is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or disabled.