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Commercial Manager (Quantity Surveyor)

Employer
Lendlease
Location
London
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
26 Feb 2020

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Sector
Construction & Property, Project Management
Hours
Full Time
Flexibility
None
Contract Type
Permanent

Job Details

For over 50 years we have used our imagination to create the best places, state-of-the-art buildings, thriving communities and ingenious infrastructure solutions. Our journey has taken us across the globe, from Australia to Asia, the Americas and Europe. And along the way we have set new standards by challenging conventional thinking for the better. What makes us different is that we understand and can deliver the whole process - or just part of it - from Investment to Development to Construction. But most importantly, with everything we do, we leave a positive sustainable legacy for future generations to enjoy…

We are always looking for people to come with us on the journey.

We are currently recruiting for a Commercial Manager (Quantity Surveyor) to work on our KGX1 project in London. Main duties is to apply advanced knowledge in a specialist stream of Commercial Management and basic to intermediate knowledge in more than one other job category to difficult and varied business issues, requiring broad-based solutions and an understanding of other job areas. Works independently within established guidelines, and recommend appropriate alternatives. May instruct or coach others, direct projects or assignments.

Accountabilities

  • Assists / Leads (as necessary) the management of the cash position across Project with focus at trade package level to deliver profit to business in accordance with Business Unit plan.
  • 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 PCP and PMTR/PID's)
  • Procure 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
  • 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
  • Adhering (and where necessary put in place) to structures and processes to ensure consistency of delivery across the project
  • Where the position has direct reports; developing team members to enhance the overall performance of the Project and ensuring that project teams are appropriately resourced and that succession plans are in place
  • Managing supply chain relationships at package level to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to procurement

Key Competencies

 

  • Big Picture Thinking Embraces Change Focus Makes Evidence Based Quality Decisions Team Building Engages Stakeholders

 

Essential/Desirable Criteria

Essential:

  • Expert knowledge of the construction industry.
  • Strong subject matter knowledge across multiple functions, in particular, Commercial, Procurement, Contractual / Legislative, and Project Management
  • Good planning and organisation skills with ability to manage competing and diverse work effectively within strict timeframes.
  • Good knowledge of Structures and Facades.

Company

Lend Lease’s founder, an innovative young Dutch engineer named Dick Dusseldorp, dreamt of building an organisation that would be measured not just on its financial returns, but on its positive contribution to the environment and society.

 

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