Lead Quantity Surveyor / Lead Project Commercial Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial team for projects in Derby. Responsibilities include overseeing all commercial aspects of construction, managing budgets, and stakeholder relationships. Candidates should have a BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying and significant experience in commercial management within the construction industry. This on-site role requires strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills to effectively mentor the team and manage risks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in construction industries.
• Ability to lead and mentor team members.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all commercial aspects of construction projects.
• Develop and maintain project budgets and forecasts.
• Build relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
• Prepare comprehensive commercial reports including cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Understanding of delay and disruption programmes

Experience in NEC3 management

Cash management

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management

Membership of RICS / CIOB

Tools

Evolution MX System

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Role Purpose

You will be leading the commercial team in delivering and managing varied commercial duties for our Rolls Royce project at Deby, as well as being responsible for procuring and managing our supply chain. You will actively seek to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality for our client.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Management Oversee all commercial aspects of construction projects including contract administration, cost management, and financial reporting. Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections. Lead commercial negotiations with contractors, suppliers, and consultants. Manage change control processes and variations to ensure optimal commercial outcomes.
• Contract Administration Administer the Client NEC Option C contract, and Subcontracts issued to supply-chain. Review contract terms, conditions, and amendments and engage with the business to gain approval. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and manage dispute resolution processes. Coordinate with Senior Leadership Team on contractual matters.
• Risk and Cost Control Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle. Implement robust cost control systems and monitor expenditure against approved budgets. Conduct regular cost-benefit analyses and provide recommendations for cost optimisation.
• Stakeholder Management Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders. Lead commercial discussions in project meetings and present commercial reports to senior management and client boards. Coordinate with quantity surveyors, project managers, and construction teams to align commercial objectives.
• Team Leadership Lead and mentor on commercial issues on the project. Provide guidance on commercial issues and ensure professional development of team members. Foster collaborative working relationships across project teams.
• Financial Reporting and Analysis Prepare comprehensive commercial reports including monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and final accounts. Analyse project performance against commercial targets and identify areas for improvement.
• Pre-construction Provide input to potential tenders on the project and assist in the Go/No-go process.
• Pre-construction Lead on pre-construction activities on the project and work with the Project Managers to deliver quality reports for approval of the Senior Leadership Team

Preferred competences

• Strong commercial acumen
• Be able to review weekly, monthly, programmes of works
• Have an understanding of delay and disruption programmes
• Use the company’s Evolution MX System (Finance)
• Prepares, submits and negotiates claims when required. Including monthly valuations and final accounts
• Collation of Cost and Value Information for monthly reviews
• Experienced in NEC3 - Issue and management of Early Warning Notices / EWN Register, Risk Register, Compensation Events and alike
• Monitors subcontract activities, measure and respond appropriately with applicable notices
• Preparation of Cost reconciliation statements
• Help identify savings and value engineering
• Collect information required to specify procurement requirements
• Record and document information including registration of interest
• Undertakes customer and stakeholder management for their area of responsibility
• Vetting of contractual terms and conditions in accordance with Integral house rules
• Cash management: Commercial processes involved with debt recovery, retentions and cash flow
• Measurement of works and agreements with subcontractors, including placement of sub-contract orders (T&C’s), valuing applications, measurement of variations and final account agreement
• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management
• Membership of professional organisation such as RICS / CIOB
• Proven and demonstrable experience in the role of a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the building/construction/building service industries (essential).

About JLL

If you're looking to step up your career, JLL Workplace Management is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you'll have a chance to innovate with the world's leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing workplace and facilities management initiatives. You'll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you'll be inspired by the best. We're focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions – join us at JLL Workplace Management!

Location

On-site – Derby, GBR

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