Overview
In this role you support work-winning activity in a diverse portfolio, providing commercial input throughout the pre-contract phase. You review and negotiate pre-contract documents, shape commercial strategy with bid teams, and ensure a smooth handover to delivery after award. You will identify risk, drive value through cost optimisation, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships. This is an opportunity to contribute to large-scale infrastructure projects within a collaborative, values-driven environment.
Pay / Benefits
- bonus
- private healthcare
- electric car scheme
- flexible benefits
- hybrid working
- Wellbeing programme
Responsibilities
- Review and negotiate pre-contract documentation (NDAs, MoUs, Teaming Agreements, Design Services Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements)
- Support preparation and commercial review of tender and bid documentation
- Perform commercial and contractual risk assessments; propose practical solutions
- Negotiate contract terms with clients, supply chain partners and joint venture stakeholders
- Define and implement bid commercial strategies with bid teams and senior colleagues
- Contribute to pricing strategy and broader work-winning activity
- Coordinate with internal legal teams for contract review, approvals and governance
- Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimisation without compromising outcomes
- Support handover of awarded contracts to project commercial teams and escalate issues as needed
- Maintain strong commercial relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, and delivery partners
- Contribute to monthly commercial reporting and ensure compliance with internal processes (change and risk management)
- Promote a collaborative, high-performing culture aligned with company values
Key requirements
- Proven experience in a commercial, contracts or procurement role within infrastructure markets (rail, highways, water, environment, energy, consultancy, PMO services)
- Strong understanding of NEC contracts and related service/consultancy agreements
- Experience supporting bids, tenders and pre-contract activity
- Strong commercial awareness with ability to identify risk and negotiate balanced outcomes
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building across internal and external parties
- Interpersonal, collaborative and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple opportunities in a fast-paced environment
- Degree in a relevant discipline; chartership or professional membership desirable
- Proactive, professional approach with governance, quality and continuous improvement mindset
- Commitment to safe working practices and an inclusive working environment
- Stakeholder management
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- NEC contracts
- Risk assessment
- Contract negotiation
Commercial Manager (Pre-Contract) in Birmingham employer: SYSTRA
SYSTRA is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in London where innovation and sustainability are at the forefront of our engineering projects. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a diverse team dedicated to delivering impactful transport solutions. Join us to be part of a company that values your contributions and fosters a culture of excellence and teamwork.
