Pre-Construction Commercial Manager

About Us: Watkin Jones Group, the UK\’s leading developer, builder, and manager of rental homes, is on the lookout for a Pre-Construction Commercial Manager to join our dynamic Commercial team. Established in 1791, we\’ve been building homes since 1927 and listed on the AIM market in 2016. With over 52,000 homes developed across 135 schemes and Fresh managing £1.7bn of assets, we have unique insight into tenant and investor desires. The Role: As a Pre-Construction Commercial Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our Delivery function, analysing cost plans and producing cost-effective estimates for various developments. This is a new role, offering a unique opportunity to make your mark and become a key player in our Commercial team. Key Responsibilities: Cost Analysis: Evaluate cost plans produced by Costing Managers to ensure estimates meet business needs. Budget Development: Collaborate with team members to align budgets with build strategies. Tender Preparation: Prepare take-offs, Bills of Quantities, and tender adjudication packs. Present tender basis, key assumptions, and identify risks and opportunities. Cross-functional Liaison: Work with various Watkin Jones departments to review drawings, specifications, and client requirements, ensuring compliance with BSI/ISO building regulations. About You: We’re looking for a confident, experienced estimator with a thorough understanding of the estimating process from start to finish. You should have: Strong knowledge of estimating software packages. Excellent communication skills for liaising with different business areas. A keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset. What We Offer: Join us and enjoy: Professional Growth: Access to our in-house Learning & Development team for personal and professional development, including vocational qualifications. Generous Leave: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 2 years’ service up to 29 days. Health & Well-being: A health cash plan, discounted gym memberships, and life insurance and  access to ‘Your Wellbeing’ programme & OpenUp – a confidential wellbeing platform. Financial Benefits: Exclusive shopping discounts, a contributory pension scheme, a generous car allowance or company car, and a discretionary annual bonus. Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking company focused on high-quality rental homes, community engagement, and sustainable development. Why Watkin Jones? Our success is built on trust, customer focus, and a forward-thinking approach. We aim to create the future of living through quality rental homes and sustainable development. With over 230 years of experience and a current market cap of approximately £550m, we generated gross revenue of £407m and a gross profit of £67m in FY2022