Pre-Contract Commercial Manager

Turner Lovell; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading EPC Contractor in the UK is seeking a Pre-Contract Commercial Manager to oversee pre-tender processes for HV substation projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, strong negotiation skills, and experience with NEC and FIDIC contracts. This role offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and involvement in significant energy projects across the UK.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Background in Pre-Contracts Manager, Pre-Construction Manager, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of pre-tender due diligence and negotiate terms.
• Review and refine contract clauses and warranties.
• Prepare commercial summaries for internal approvals.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related business discipline

Tools

NEC standard forms of contract

FIDIC standard forms of contract

Job description

Pre-Contract Commercial Manager (Electricity Transmission Sector)

Location: East Midlands, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Package: 90,000 +

Turner Lovell is recruiting an experienced Pre-Contract Commercial Manager to join a leading EPC Contractor with a turnover exceeding 1 billion in the electricity and renewable energy sector. Following the award of multi-year framework agreements, the company is expanding its team to deliver turnkey HV substation projects across the UK, ranging from 20 million to 150 million.

As Pre-Contract Commercial Manager, you'll be a key member of the Electricity Transmission team, which is working on the design, build and commissioning of substations at voltages up to 400kV, as well as building and maintaining transmission infrastructure to ensure the reliable and efficient delivery of electricity. You'll be at the heart of major projects across the South West and South Wales, with regular visits to regional offices - so if you love variety and being on the move, this role is for you!

Are you a strategic thinker who can inspire and energise a team? This could be the opportunity you've been waiting for!

Key Duties

• Take charge of pre-tender due diligence, negotiating terms that strike the right balance between governance, profitability, and risk
• Review and refine contract clauses, warranties, and guarantees - resolving any discrepancies directly with clients
• Prepare clear commercial summaries to support internal approvals and participate in tender reviews to align key stakeholders
• Work closely with legal teams and clients to ensure contracts are compliant and clearly understood
• Support bid development by identifying risks and shaping mitigation strategies, while managing post-award evaluations and smooth handovers to delivery teams
• Keep documentation accurate and ensure adherence to company policies
• Contribute to Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards, while staying agile to meet evolving business needs

Requirements

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related business discipline is preferred
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities
• Strong working knowledge of NEC and FIDIC standard forms of contract, along with applicable contract law
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively
• Commercially sharp with hands‑on experience in pre‑contract negotiations
• Background in roles such as Pre-Contracts Manager, Pre-Construction Manager, Commercial Manager, or equivalent
• Skilled in analysing complex tender documents and pricing schedules
• Familiarity with the Electricity Transmission industry is a definite plus!
• Confident in building relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Full, clean UK driving licence - travel to various sites and regional offices is part of the role

This is an exciting new opportunity to join one of the leading organisations in the electricity transmission sector and work on projects of significant importance to the energy transmission targets.

If this opportunity sounds right, please reach out to Yana Arif ( (url removed directly to apply or request more information about this role.