Commercial Manager

United Infrastructure; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible / hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

United Infrastructure is seeking a Commercial Manager for Social Infrastructure (Pre-Construction) to shape commercial strategy, manage risk, and influence project viability across healthcare, education, housing, and public sector schemes in the South of England.

You will collaborate with bid, design, operations and client teams to deliver robust, competitive proposals and ensure governance and value engineering are applied throughout the early stages of delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior QS role, ideally in pre-construction or bid environments.
• Strong track record delivering complex infrastructure tenders (£20m+).
• Experience in social infrastructure sectors (healthcare, education, housing, public sector).

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.
• Contribute to value engineering and optioneering to maximise project outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and key partners.

Skills

Commercial management

Bid management

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Tools

Cost modelling

NEC/JCT contract knowledge

Job description

Commercial Manager - Social Infrastructure (Pre-Construction)

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