At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial strategies for impactful social infrastructure projects across the South of England.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to improving communities through innovative projects.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, and clear career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on professional growth and meaningful project delivery.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare, education, and public sector schemes while shaping project viability.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial management or senior QS roles, ideally in pre-construction environments.
Location: South of England (Hybrid Working Available)
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join our growing Social Infrastructure Pre-Construction team, supporting the development of complex, high-value projects across the South of England. This key strategic role at the front end of project delivery shapes commercial strategy, manages risk, and influences project viability across a diverse portfolio including healthcare, education, housing, and public sector infrastructure schemes. You will work collaboratively with bid, design, operational and client teams to ensure commercially robust, competitive, and deliverable proposals.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the commercial input into pre-construction activities, including bids, tenders, and early contractor involvement (ECI) engagements
- Develop and manage project budgets, cost plans, and financial modelling for complex schemes
- Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities at early stages
- Provide strategic commercial advice to internal stakeholders and clients
- Support procurement strategy development and supply chain engagement
- Prepare and review pricing strategies, tender submissions, and contract terms
- Ensure alignment with governance, compliance, and internal commercial procedures
- Contribute to value engineering and optioneering to maximise project outcomes
- Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and key partners
About You
- Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior QS role, ideally within pre‑construction or bid environments
- Strong track record delivering complex infrastructure or major project tenders (£20m+)
- Experience in social infrastructure sectors (e.g. healthcare, education, residential, or public sector schemes)
- Excellent understanding of procurement routes, contracts (NEC/JCT), and risk management
- Commercially astute with the ability to influence strategic decision‑making
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
- Professional membership (RICS or equivalent) desirable
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on high‑profile, meaningful projects that improve communities
- A collaborative and forward‑thinking pre‑construction environment
- Competitive salary and package
- Flexible / hybrid working arrangements
- Clear career progression within a growing business
Commercial Manager employer: United Infrastructure Ltd
United Infrastructure is an excellent employer, offering a competitive salary and benefits package alongside ample career progression opportunities within a supportive and collaborative work environment. As a Major Works Supervisor, you will play a vital role in delivering impactful projects that enhance homes and communities, while benefiting from ongoing training and professional development to further your career in the dynamic infrastructure sector.
