About Us
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We are LANSERRING, providers of bespoke kitchens and exceptional joinery. With over 100 years of heritage, we combine timeless Austrian craftsmanship with a forward-thinking approach to design. Headquartered in London, with studios in New York and Vienna, we bring our elevated craftsmanship to the world’s most prestigious residential spaces. We collaborate with the most discerning clients globally to craft distinctive kitchens, dressing rooms, and extraordinary joinery for private homes, setting a new standard for contemporary craftsmanship.
The role
We are seeking a collaborative, detail orientated and motivated Project Commercial Manager/Quantity Surveyor to join our London-Notting Hill office, contributing to world-class projects for a leading luxury brand. Please include in your CV a brief cover statement explaining why you're perfect for this role. Highlight how your skills and experience align with the role description - and feel free to tell us about any unique talents, perspectives, or ideas that make you stand out! Please also share your availability and salary expectation.
You will be the financial linchpin for our custom-made joinery projects, working alongside our cross functional team and international teams in Austria and the US. Reporting directly to our Director of Finance, you will ensure each project is cost-effective, compliant with regulations, and delivered to the highest standards.
You will play a key role from the start of each project - consulting with the client and contractors on preliminary costs, supporting decisions with transparent reporting and ensuring ongoing expenses stay on track. You’ll also contribute valuable insights into cost planning, tendering, contract management, and overall commercial strategy, helping us deliver exceptional results.
You will also provide adhoc support to the finance department when required. This will be a great opportunity for you to learn further about our business.
This is an exciting new role in our company with excellent opportunities for growth. We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences and backgrounds, including those looking for a full-time role or a four-day working week.
Responsibilities
* Manage project costs and cash flow throughout the project lifecycle.
* Offer expert advice on legal, tax, insurance, risk, value engineering, and cost control for tenders and estimates.
* Prepare tender packages and contracts, including bills of quantities.
* Support and monitor subcontractor payments and supplier selection.
* Lead contract negotiations and management, ensuring fair and beneficial outcomes for all parties.
* Handle payment applications, valuations and invoicing processes.
* Collaborate with client commercial teams to understand and meet their needs.
* Ensure projects comply with legal and quality standards.
* Analyse project outcomes and prepare clear and actionable budget and progress reports.
* Partner with Project Managers to ensure consistent compliance across all projects.
* Deliver monthly project cost reviews and share insights with senior leadership.
* Provide occasional support to the finance department and act as a backup for critical tasks.
Candidate requirements
* Experience: A background in Quantity Surveying or Project Commercial Management within kitchen, joinery or construction sector, with experience in managing costs, contracts (especially JCT contracts) and project budgets. Whether you are early in your career or a seasoned professional, we’d love to hear from you.
* Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with lifecycle costing, tendering processes, cost planning, and contract administration. Knowledge of legal and regulatory compliance for construction projects is a plus.
* Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients, contractors, and internal teams. You should be comfortable presenting budgets, reports, and recommendations to stakeholders. German speaking is an advantage, but not essential.
* Organisational Skills: The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
* Problem-Solving Ability: A proactive mindset, with the ability to anticipate potential challenges, offer solutions, and keep projects on track.
* Teamwork and Collaboration: A willingness to work closely with a cross-functional team, sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive and supportive workplace culture.
* Flexibility and Adaptability: A responsive approach to changing project requirements and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
* Qualifications: A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred, but we value experience and skills just as highly.
* Eligible to work in the UK.
Competitive salary and attractive benefits package including:
25 days per year holiday allowance (plus bank holidays), hybrid working, flexible start/finish times, performance-related bonuses, private healthcare, life insurance, critical illness cover, pension contribution, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity & paternity leave, child nursery discounts, recruitment referral bonus, counselling via our Employee Assistance Programme, health cash plans (dental, optical, physiotherapy, shopping discounts). We also hold regular socials including Friday drinks & fortnightly breakfast and our Summer and Christmas parties.
Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, so please don't hesitate to submit your application. No agencies.
We want you to have every opportunity to shine and show us your talents - please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.
We are excited to hear from you. If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality projects and enjoy working in a collaborative and detail-driven environment, this role is for you!