Pre Con Commercial Manager - Estimating

Skilled Careers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A national construction firm is hiring a Senior Pre-Construction Commercial Manager to lead their Estimating team in North London. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in managing multiple complex bids. This role offers a competitive salary package of GBP100,000 to GBP120,000, alongside a car allowance and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Car allowance

Profit share scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven track record in building and leading estimating or pre-construction teams within maintenance, FM, or construction.
• Experience managing multiple complex bids simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Head of Estimating, leading a team delivering 50+ bids concurrently.
• Oversee pre-construction commercial strategy for Planned and Reactive Maintenance.
• Ensure robust commercial governance and competitiveness across all tender submissions.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Risk management

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Senior Pre-Construction Commercial Manager
GBP100,000 GBP120,000 + Car Allowance + Profit Share + Flexible Working
North London (UK-wide remit)

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Pre-Construction Commercial Manager to act as second-in-command within our national Estimating team. This is a senior leadership role for an accomplished professional with the drive and expertise to deliver excellence across a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

The Role

• Deputise for the Head of Estimating, leading a team delivering 50+ bids concurrently across the UK.

• Oversee pre-construction commercial strategy for projects within the Planned and Reactive Maintenance sector.

• Develop, mentor, and expand a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and innovation.

• Ensure robust commercial governance, accuracy, and competitiveness across all tender submissions.

• Work closely with senior stakeholders to align bids with business growth objectives.

About You

• Proven track record in building and leading estimating or pre-construction teams within the maintenance, FM, or construction sectors.

• Experience managing multiple complex bids simultaneously.

• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to balance competitiveness and risk management.

• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

• A strategic thinker who thrives under pressure and motivates others to achieve excellence.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of GBP100,000 GBP120,000

• Car allowance and profit share scheme

• Flexible working arrangements

• The opportunity to shape the future of a national pre-construction function from our North London office