Commercial Manager, Social Infrastructure — Pre-Construction

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

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.