Commercial Director - Pre-Construction in London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; On-site; GBP 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bespoke manufacturing business in the UK is seeking a Commercial Director for Pre-Construction to lead international teams, drive profitability, and oversee tendering processes. Applicants should have significant leadership experience in relevant sectors, excellent financial acumen, and strong technical skills in project management. This is a strategic role with a significant influence on the business's growth and expansion.

Benefits

Car/car allowance

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in a Commercial Director or similar role in engineering/manufacturing.
• Proven success in managing large-scale bids and ensuring accuracy.
• Experience working across UK and international markets is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Leading multi-regional Pre-Construction and Estimating teams.
• Accountability for Gross Profit % performance.
• Overseeing tendering and bid processes to ensure compliance.
• Monitoring commercial performance and project KPIs.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Technical understanding

Proficiency in ERP systems

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in MS Projects

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Projects

ERP Systems

Job description

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Job Description

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR - PRE-CONSTRUCTION MARKET LEADING BESPOKE MANUFACTURING BUSINESS NORTH WEST UP TO £110K + CAR/CAR ALLOWANCE + BENEFITS

THE COMPANY: We''ve been exclusively appointed to conduct a retained search for a Commercial Director to oversee the Pre-Construction and Estimating functions in a highly successful and fast-growing Bespoke Manufacturing business. The business has built a reputation for manufacturing innovative products to a very high standard and as result, they''ve achieved supplier status with some of the world''s leading brands, this has led to consistent year on year growth.

The role will involve leading the Pre-Construction and Estimating function across all international divisions, driving commercial performance, consistency, and profitability as the organisation enters its next phase of expansion. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking, fast-growing business in a senior strategic leadership role with international influence.

THE ROLE

• Leading and developing multi-regional Pre-Construction and Estimating teams to ensure consistent global standards, systems, and processes.
• Full accountability for Gross Profit % performance and value delivery during the pre-construction phase.
• Overseeing all tendering, cost estimation, and bid processes to ensure commercial accuracy and technical compliance.
• Supporting bids with accurate budgeting, risk assessment, and value-engineering solutions.
• Ensuring optimal margin protection through intelligent procurement and supplier negotiation.
• Overseeing technical reviews, material specifications, and compliance with client and industry standards.
• Leading contract and risk reviews to mitigate commercial, legal, and operational exposure.
• Partnering with internal stakeholders across Sales, Operations, Design, and Procurement to deliver a seamless project handover process.
• Managing client and consultant relationships through the bid and clarification stages.
• Monitoring and reporting on commercial performance, pipeline activity, and key project KPIs.

THE PERSON

• Experience in a Commercial Director, Head of Pre-Construction, or Commercial Manager role within a relevant engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership experience with multi-disciplinary, multi-location teams.
• Proven success in managing large-scale bids and ensuring commercial accuracy.
• Excellent financial and commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, margin performance, and risk.
• Strong technical understanding of drawings, project programming, and estimating.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, AutoCAD, and MS Projects.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Quantity Surveying (desirable).
• Experience working across UK and international markets (advantageous).

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