Senior Commercial Manager at Lendlease

Canberra, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Management, Contract Administration, Procurement Strategy, Cost Controls, Budgeting, Cashflow Management, Risk Allocation, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Financial Performance, Risk Mitigation, Subcontract Management, Financial Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Company Policies Adherence

Industry

Real Estate

Description

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, long-term project in Canberra. 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 include but not limited to: 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 qualification in a relevant discipline (preferred). Ideally 15+ years’ experience within a main contractor environment. Experience across major building projects is essential. Preferred but not essential will be experience on Defence/Government project or with Managing Contractor contract models. Experience driving forecast and internal reporting to a 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. About Us: 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. 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. If you are interested, please apply via the link today, or reach out to Ben Gisik in the Lendlease Recruitment team 0407 463 835 for a confidential discussion today. At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We remain committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, our Bronze Award with the Australian Workplace Equality Index by Pride in Diversity, and our generous parental leave policy of 26 weeks to any parent regardless of gender. Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion. Lendlease is a globally integrated real estate and investment group with core expertise in shaping cities and creating strong and connected communities. Being bold and innovative characterises our approach and doing what matters defines our intent. We create award-winning urban precincts, new communities for older people and young families just starting out, retail precincts, and work places to the highest sustainability standards. We are also privileged to create essential civic and social infrastructure including state-of-the-art hospitals, universities and stadiums around the world. Headquartered in Sydney, our people are located in four operating regions: Australia, Europe, the Americas and Asia

Responsibilities

The Senior Commercial Manager will lead all commercial aspects of a major project, including administration of head and subcontracts, developing procurement strategies, and managing cost controls, budgets, and project cashflow. This leadership role also involves managing and mentoring the commercial and administration team through to project handover.