At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial strategy for impactful social infrastructure projects across the South of England.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving communities through innovative projects.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, and clear career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and strategic decision-making.
- Why this job: Shape meaningful projects from inception and make a real difference in society.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial management or quantity surveying, especially in social infrastructure.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 £ per year.
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 is a key strategic role at the front end of project delivery, where you will shape commercial strategy, manage risk, and influence 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
Why Join Us?
This is a chance to play a pivotal role in shaping complex, socially impactful projects from inception. You’ll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and commercial excellence, with the opportunity to influence outcomes at the earliest stages.
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