Pre Construction Commercial Manager

Galliford Try Holdings plc; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Preconstruction Commercial Manager to join their team. This role offers the chance to work on significant projects across various sectors, including Education and Health. You will coordinate commercial activities, support tender submissions, and engage with clients and industry peers. With a commitment to employee development and well-being, the company offers a dynamic work environment and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about construction and want to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Share purchase scheme

Private medical scheme options

Paid professional association membership

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial role within the construction industry is essential.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and ability to advise on payment mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of project submissions and collaborate with teams.
• Provide contractual support and develop best practice content for bids.

Skills

Commercial Role Experience

Knowledge of NEC Option A and C

Contractual Payment Mechanisms

MS Excel Proficiency

Framework Contracts Experience

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

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Job Description

Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable - please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Preconstruction Commercial Manager

UK

Galliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction businesses with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

We carry out building and infrastructure works across the UK through the extensive knowledge and expertise of several regional offices.

This approach enables us to deliver schemes of national distinction, with a local approach across a wide range of markets. Our spread of work for both public and private sector clients is well-balanced and widespread, and we are renowned for our ability to provide sustainable, whole-life solutions. We pride ourselves on our collaborative approach, as demonstrated by our record for repeat business and our position on key frameworks.

What you will be doing:

The Preconstruction Commercial Manager supports the national pre-construction function within Integrated Solutions, the team leading our work across frameworks and the key sectors of Education, Health, Defence, Secure & Custodial, and Affordable Housing. Reporting to the Strategic Preconstruction Director, the role provides commercial and contractual support for strategic project and framework bids. It also works closely with sector leads and the wider business to support tender and delivery-stage activities for our national frameworks, and plays a key role in sharing cost data and commercial knowledge across the business.

You Will:

• Coordinate and manage the commercial and contractual aspects of framework and strategic project submissions, collaborating closely with bid teams, commercial, estimating, legal, and finance functions.
• Act as a key member of the bid team, providing commercial input at bidder events and framework working groups alongside clients and industry peers.
• Develop and deliver presentations on proposed commercial strategy for tender submissions.
• Contribute to the creation of best practice commercial content for bid submissions, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Provide commercial and contractual support to sector teams and the wider business, to support the implementation of our strategy at both tender and delivery stages.
• Coordinate the collection and analysis of tender and outturn cost data to enhance business intelligence and inform future strategy.
• Produce cost plans and feasibility cost advice, with support from the estimating function, and develop benchmarking intelligence for specific project opportunities.
• Investigate and resolve a wide range of commercial queries, supporting the business in maximising commercial benefits from framework positions.
• Support research of industry trends and best practices to ensure the business remains informed and adopts.
• Engage with suppliers and consultants, compiling and managing their appointment documents.
• In conjunction with the Legal Team, conduct thorough reviews of contract terms and conditions to identify potential commercial risks and ensure alignment with company policies and risk appetite.
• Maintain a strong understanding of client's commercial priorities and industry trends to inform the work-winning function and drive innovation.
• Analyse tender feedback and perform sensitivity analyses against client scoring criteria to refine future submissions.
• Ensure compliance with the Business Management System (BMS) processes, maintaining appropriate governance and record-keeping for areas of responsibility

About You:

• Previous experience in a commercial role in the construction industry
• Relevant Degree or experience
• Knowledge or experience of NEC Option A and C, JCT and PPC2000 contracts
• Understanding to advise on the commercial implications of contractual payment mechanisms
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and working knowledge of MS Word and MS Power point
• Experience of Framework contracts

What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Integrated Solutions Division please contact Laura Mitchell on [e-mail].

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours and / or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don't meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

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