Commercial Manager

United Infrastructure Ltd; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Competitive package

Job summary

United Infrastructure Ltd is seeking a Commercial Manager – Social Infrastructure (Pre-Construction) to lead commercial activity in the South of England. Hybrid working is available, with responsibility for bids, budgets, risk review, and client engagement across healthcare, education and housing sectors.

You will steer pricing, procurement strategy, and contract terms, ensuring robust, deliverable proposals and strong governance adherence throughout the pre-construction phase.

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-construction or bid environments.
• Delivery of complex infrastructure tenders £20m+.
• Social infrastructure sector experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial input into pre-construction activities, including bids, tenders, and 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 procedures.

Skills

Commercial Management

Pre-construction

Bid & Tender Management

Risk Management

Contract Knowledge

Stakeholder Engagement

Cost Modelling

Budgeting

Education

Quantity Surveying Degree

Tools

CostX

Excel

MS Project

Job description

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 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.