Senior Commercial Manager

This role will be based in Gloucester. 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.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Commercial Manager (Senior Quantity Surveyor) to join our regional Construction business as part of the public sector projects 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 offices.

You will 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.
• Liaising and communicating with the Client team in accordance with the Contract.
• Converting the Project to an NEC4 Option A Contract for Construction.
• Procurement and preparing contracts for execution for Early Works and Surveys, in line with limits of authority.
• Managing supply chain relationships to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to procurement.
• Robust implementation and management of commercial, legal, insurance and risk controls of the Project (including but not limited to OLi and PMTR/PID’s).
• Accurate commercial reporting and contract administration, including interim payments, management of change accounts, cashflows, final accounting and contract administration.
• Ensuring 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.
• Procurement of work packages in line with the Project Procurement Strategy.
• Conversion of the project from preconstruction to construction.
• Administration of the NEC4 Contracts.
• Production of Tender Recommendation Reports and Contract Sum Analysis.
• Preparation of Subcontracts for execution in line with limits of authority.
• Understanding and applying commercial & financial procedures and reporting systems.
• Maintaining detailed prelim forecasts and actual costs and intervening where negative trends identified.
• Management of bonds, PCGs, warranty insurances and associated risks.
• Management of cost, value and profit.
• Reporting accurately to the monthly forecast final account.
• Procurement of robust packages with an understanding of package interfaces.
• Managing cash flow to the benefit of the project and business.
• Supporting the project manager to manage project risk and opportunities.
• Managing the change process in accordance with the contract.
• Demonstrating skills in the avoidance and defence of claims.
• Preparing 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.

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.