Pre Procurement Commercial Manager

1st Executive; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Interim Senior Commercial Manager in the UK to provide strategic leadership in pre-procurement phases for significant infrastructure projects. The role entails designing commercial frameworks, influencing sourcing strategies, and advising senior stakeholders. Ideal for candidates with a strong background in commercial strategy and experience in regulated environments. The position offers competitive pay and necessitates S/C clearance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pre-procurement commercial lifecycle.
• Strong background in Infrastructure / Construction sectors.
• Experience within regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead early-stage commercial strategy for large-scale infrastructure.
• Design commercial frameworks and delivery models.
• Influence sourcing strategies in a public-sector context.

Skills

Commercial strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Infrastructure management

Job description

Job Title

Interim Senior Commercial Manager - Infrastructure (Pre-Procurement)

Contract Details

£750-815 per day | Outside IR35 | 6 months initial contract

Overview

We are supporting a major UK Government organisation to appoint an experienced Interim Senior Commercial Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping early‑stage commercial strategy across a significant Construction Infrastructure portfolio. This is a high‑profile, front‑end commercial role, operating well before procurement activity begins. Your work will directly influence how critical national infrastructure is structured, packaged, and delivered‑setting the foundations for long‑term success. You'll provide strategic commercial leadership across framework design, delivery model assessment, market engagement and strategic outline development, operating in a complex and highly regulated environment. This role will particularly suit someone who enjoys ambiguity, operates confidently at pace and brings credibility when engaging senior and executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead early‑stage, pre‑procurement commercial strategy for large‑scale infrastructure programmes
• Design and shape commercial frameworks and delivery models
• Define and influence market engagement and sourcing strategies
• Provide clear commercial insight and challenge within a regulated, public‑sector context
• Operate as a trusted commercial adviser to senior stakeholders

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating at the very front end of the commercial lifecycle (pre‑procurement)
• Strong background in Infrastructure / Construction / Facilities environments
• Demonstrable track record in pre‑procurement strategy and framework design
• Gravitas and confidence to influence senior and executive‑level stakeholders
• Experience working within regulated industries
• Comfortable navigating complexity, ambiguity, and high‑impact decisions

Additional Information

Interviews take place IMMEDIATELY therefore please send your CV now to schedule a call.

***Please note this role will require S/C clearance, therefore please only apply if you already have this or are confident you can pass the checks***.