Commercial Manager

Lendlease; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Commercial Manager (Quantity Surveyor) to join their dynamic team. This role involves overseeing procurement and contract management for public sector projects, ensuring that all operations align with strategic goals and deliver exceptional value. You'll play a crucial part in managing supply chain relationships and implementing robust commercial controls. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, this firm offers a supportive environment for career growth and development. If you have a passion for construction and a drive to achieve excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Flexible Work Options

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Health Benefit

Dental Plan Options

Enhanced Parental Leave

Life Assurance

25 Days Annual Leave

Wellbeing Leave

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field required.
• Experience as a commercial manager or quantity surveyor is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and contract execution for construction projects.
• Ensure timely and efficient project delivery while meeting client expectations.

Skills

Commercial Management

Quantity Surveying

Contract Administration

Change Management

Tendering

Cost Management

Building Technology

Valuation Techniques

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS or CIOB Certification

Tools

Excel

Cost Management Software

Word Processing Software

Job description

This role will be based in Doncaster, Yorkshire.

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 a Commercial Manager (Quantity Surveyor) to join our regional Construction business as part of our public sector project team. All projects are currently in a preconstruction phase, with a start on site late 2025. During the initial preconstruction phase, this role will need to be based in our Leicester Site Office, with the teams moving to site location as the project preconstruction develops.

What will you do

• Procurement of the project in accordance with approved strategy, ensuring that orders are fully scoped, bought at best value and are correctly contracted in accordance with limits of authority.
• Procurement and preparing contracts for execution for Early Works and Surveys, in line with limits of authority.
• Managing supply chain relationships at package level to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to procurement.
• Contributes to the robust implementation and management of commercial, legal, insurance and risk controls at package level feeding into the wider management of the Project (including but not limited to OLi and PMTR/PID’s).
• Accurate commercial reporting and contract administration with focus on trade packages and other supply orders. This includes (but is not limited to) interim payments, management of change accounts, cashflows, final accounting and contract administration.
• You will ensure that the project is delivered in a safe, timely, efficient and sustainable manner, whilst achieving project targets, meeting client expectations and enhancing the reputation of the business.
• Production of Tender Recommendation Reports and Contract Sum Analysis.
• Preparation of Subcontracts for execution in line with limits of authority.
• Maintains detailed prelim forecasts and actual costs and intervenes where negative trends identified.
• Reports accurately to the monthly forecast final account.
• Manages cash flow to the benefit of the project and business.
• Supports the project manager to manage project risk and opportunities.
• Manages the change process in accordance with the contract.
• Prepares bid documentation to ensure a fully defined tender.

You will bring

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or other construction related degree.
• Holds or working towards RICS or CIOB.
• Experience working for a reputable main contractor as a commercial manager or quantity surveyor.
• Tendering subcontract works packages of medium to high value.
• Able to prepare subcontract documentation ready for engrossment by external parties.
• Advanced word-processing, Excel spreadsheet packages and cost management software.
• Good understanding of building technology / construction methods.
• Ability to read drawings and construction design information.
• Valuing interim applications.
• Change management in accordance with the contract.
• Preparation of internal monthly cost reports / cost to complete forecasts.
• Measurement and valuation techniques.
• NEC4 Contract experience and knowledge.

What we provide

• Car allowance.
• 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 including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services.'
• 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.