Commercial Manager

This role will be based in Kent. 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 involves 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 Stratford office, East London.

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.
• Accurate commercial reporting and contract administration with focus on trade packages and other supply orders.
• 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.

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.