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Lendlease is a globally integrated real estate group with core expertise in Investment Management, Development, and Construction. For more than 60 years, we have created thriving places around the globe.
About The Role
With a national delivery capability, Lendlease Construction provides innovative and industry-leading project management, design and construction services driven by sector focused knowledge and experience. We push boundaries and embrace challenges. Our clients come to us when it's important to handle complexity, drive diversity, offer strategic and long-term value, and to create innovative and sustainable solutions.
We're looking for an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial and administration team on a major project. As Senior Commercial Manager, you will be required to take ownership of all commercial aspects of a project including administration of the head contract and subcontracts, developing the procurement strategy and processes, as well as outlining cost controls, budgets and manage project cashflow. You will also be responsible to ensuring that contracts and tender documents contain the necessary risk allocation. As this is a leadership role you will manage and mentor your commercial and administration project team through to handover based on site.
Responsibilities
* Lead all commercial aspects of the project, ensuring financial performance and risk mitigation.
* Manage head contract obligations, variations, and claims to protect the business.
* Oversee procurement and subcontractor agreements, ensuring clarity and compliance.
* Monitor project costs, forecasts, and financial reporting to support decision-making.
* Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
* Mentor and support commercial staff, fostering a high-performing team culture.
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
* Ensure all commercial activities align with company policies and audit requirements.
About You
* Degree in a relevant discipline (preferred).
* Ideally 15 years' experience within a main contract environment
* Experience across major building project is essential so too is the ability to drive forecast and internal reporting to range of Lendlease stakeholders.
* Strong understanding of contracts, financial controls, and risk management, performance reporting, budget preparation and administration
* Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to mentor and develop team members while driving commercial performance.
Benefits
* Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts
* Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits.
* 26 weeks paid parental leave for both parents.
* 3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave).
* Large pipeline of project work for career development and growth opportunities
* Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program and options for salary sacrificing.
To find out more about us and to explore all other opportunities visit www.lendlease.com/careers
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