Commercial Manager

Lendlease; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking a Commercial Manager (Quantity Surveyor) for a major heritage refurbishment project in Manchester. The role involves leading commercial management, ensuring compliance and financial soundness, and reporting. The company promotes diversity and offers flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid work options

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Private medical health benefit

Enhanced parental leave

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

3 days wellbeing leave annually

Discounted gym memberships nationwide

Qualifications

• Experience with reputable Main Contractors as a Commercial Manager or Quantity Surveyor.
• Hold or be working towards RICS or CIOB membership.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of work packages on a £300m heritage refurbishment project.
• Manage works contracts and collaborate with Project Managers.
• Prepare tender documentation and manage work contracts throughout delivery.

Skills

Communication

Risk Management

Cost Forecasting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

time left to apply End Date: June 30, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

job requisition id REQ-7063902

About us

Bovis builds enduring partnerships, bringing together the right expertise, the right capabilities and the right resources to deliver the most complex projects.

We know from decades of experience that successful delivery of multi-year complex projects requires close working relationships and collaboration through the supply chain. That’s why we share risk and invest in people and relationships at every level.

We make things happen, anticipating challenges before they arise. Drawing on our highly experienced, multi-disciplinary teams, we bring a fresh perspective, tailoring our approach to the specific demands of the project, helping to simplify complexity and minimise risk.

What we are recruiting for:

We are recruiting a Commercial Manager (Quantity Surveyor / Project Surveyor) to join our UK Regions Construction business on a circa £300m major heritage refurbishment project in Manchester City Centre.

The Commercial Manager will lead the commercial management of work packages of significant scope, complexity, and value. Responsibilities include managing works contracts, collaborating with the Project Manager(s) to ensure compliant, coordinated, and commercially sound proposals and outputs in terms of design and cost, and undertaking all levels of internal and external reporting.

• Understand and implement commercial & financial procedures and reporting systems.
• Maintain detailed cost forecasts and reconcile between value and actual cost.
• Report accurately on monthly forecast final accounts.
• Understand the relationship between cost, value, and profit.
• Forecast and monitor cash flow.
• Support the project manager in managing risks and opportunities.
• Perform risk modelling.
• Understand JCT notices and payment criteria.
• Carry out interim valuation of work to ensure timely payments to contractors.
• Manage early warning and change processes per project controls.
• Be skilled in claims avoidance and defense.
• Procure robust packages, understanding package interfaces and design risks.
• Prepare tender documentation, applying principles of lump sum, re-measurable, and provisional allowances.
• Manage work contracts effectively throughout the project delivery.

Experience & background:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant academic achievement.
• Hold or be working towards RICS or CIOB membership.
• Experience with reputable Main Contractors as a Commercial Manager or Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of building programmes, technology, and construction methods.
• Ability to read drawings and design information.
• Experience in variations and Loss & Expense processing.
• Confidence in preparing monthly cost reports and forecasts.
• Knowledge of measurement, valuation, contractual laws, and legislation.

We will provide:

• Flexible and hybrid work options
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical health benefit
• Enhanced parental leave
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave, with options to buy or sell additional days
• 3 days wellbeing leave annually
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including Talking Therapies and Coaching
• Discounted gym memberships nationwide

Belong at Bovis

We promote workplaces that embrace diversity, respect, and equal opportunity. We are a disability inclusive employer. If you need adjustments, please contact us via email.

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

Bovis is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from under-represented groups, including women, BAME, LGBTQ+, and disabled individuals.

Our Values

We do what’s right, always

We succeed together

We bring energy

We are Bovis