United Infrastructure
Construction
CommercialManager
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“Commercial Manager at United Infrastructure. Skills: Commercial management, Pre-construction, Bid management, Infrastructure projects. Lead commercial input into pre-construction. Develop project budgets”
What You'll Achieve.
Maximise project outcomes
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven experience in Commercial Manager role, Senior QS role experience, Pre-construction or bid environments experience, Track record delivering major project tenders, Experience in social infrastructure sectors, Excellent understanding of procurement routes, Excellent understanding of contracts (NEC/JCT), Excellent understanding of risk management, Commercially astute, Ability to influence strategic decision-making, Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Degree-qualified in Commercial Management
Nice to Have
Professional membership (RICS or equivalent) desirable
What You'll Do.
Lead commercial input into pre-construction
Develop project budgets
Manage project budgets
Develop financial modelling
Manage financial modelling
Identify commercial risks
Manage commercial risks
Mitigate commercial risks
Identify commercial opportunities
Manage commercial opportunities
Mitigate commercial opportunities
Provide strategic commercial advice
Support procurement strategy development
Support supply chain engagement
Prepare pricing strategies
Review pricing strategies
Prepare tender submissions
Review tender submissions
Prepare contract terms
Review contract terms
Ensure alignment with governance
Ensure alignment with compliance
Ensure alignment with commercial procedures
Contribute to value engineering
Contribute to optioneering
Build relationships with clients
Build relationships with consultants
Build relationships with key partners
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with bid teams; Collaborate with design teams; Collaborate with operational teams; Collaborate with client teams; Cross-functional coordination; Vendor management; Stakeholder management
Process & Methodology
Project delivery
Full Job Description
United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face. Our company is split into two business areas: Utility Infrastructure – Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators. Social Infrastructure - Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance. Commercial Manager – Social Infrastructure (Pre-Construction) 📍 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 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 revie
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