Commercial Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Remote; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation is seeking a Pre-Contract Commercial Manager to spearhead commercial strategies for complex bids in the FM and built environment sectors. This remote-based role offers competitive remuneration, flexibility, and significant career progression opportunities within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Long-term development opportunities

Collaborative commercial team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-contract or commercial roles within FM, construction, or built environment sectors.
• Strong understanding of pricing and contract terms (NEC, JCT).
• Ability to manage multiple bids and work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial input into bids and tenders.
• Develop and review pricing models and cost plans.
• Negotiate pre-contract terms with suppliers.

Skills

Commercial analysis

Stakeholder management

Pricing strategies

Job description

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Boden Group are partnering with a market-leading organisation to recruit a Pre-Contract Commercial Manager to join their expanding commercial team. This is a remote-based opportunity offering autonomy, flexibility, and a clear progression path within a forward-thinking business.

The Role

This is a key role within the commercial function, responsible for leading the pre-contract commercial strategy on a range of complex bids and tenders across the FM and built environment sectors. Working closely with bid, operational, and finance teams, you’ll ensure commercial solutions are robust, competitive, and aligned with the company's growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial input into bids, tenders, and new business opportunities
• Develop and review pricing models, cost plans, and contractual terms
• Engage with operational and technical teams to align pricing strategies with deliverable solutions
• Manage commercial risk and ensure compliance with internal governance and client requirements
• Negotiate pre-contract terms with suppliers and subcontractors
• Provide detailed commercial analysis and support to senior stakeholders during the bid process
• Maintain strong market awareness to ensure competitiveness and innovation in bid submissions

About You

• Proven experience in a pre-contract or commercial role within the FM, construction, or built environment sectors
• Strong understanding of pricing, cost modelling, and contract terms (NEC, JCT, etc.)
• Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and work to tight deadlines
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• FM sector experience is desirable, but not essential

What’s on Offer

• Up to £75,000 basic salary, depending on experience
• Remote-based role with flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work with a high-performing, collaborative commercial team
• Long-term development opportunities within a growing, progressive business

If you’re looking for your next challenge in pre-contract commercial management and want to play a key role in winning work with a respected industry leader, we’d love to hear from you.

? Apply now or reach out to the Commercial team at Boden Group for a confidential conversation.