Preconstruction Commercial Manager

Contract Scotland; Alloa; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working available

Job summary

Contract Scotland is partnering with a Stirling-based construction and development business to recruit an experienced Pre-Construction Commercial Manager.

You will lead the commercial management of projects in pre-construction and bidding stages, delivering competitive tenders, cost plans and value engineering, while working closely with the Pre-Construction Director, Bid Manager, clients and supply chain partners.

Qualifications

• Significant estimating, quantity surveying or pre-construction experience.
• Experience in residential construction or related sectors.
• Strong commercial awareness with ability to identify risk/opportunity.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of multiple projects and tenders from opportunity through to contract award.
• Prepare estimates, cost plans, budgets and tender submissions.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Work with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Develop and maintain strong supply chain relationships.
• Support gateways, bid approvals and commercial handovers.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Tendering experience

Estimating

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Construction/QS

MRICS/MCInstCES qualification

Tools

Causeway

Conquest

Job description

Location: Stirling
Working Pattern: Office/ Hybrid
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pre-Construction Commercial Manager to join a growing construction and development business based in Stirling.

Working closely with the Pre-Construction Director and Bid Manager, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects through the pre-construction and bidding stages, helping to deliver competitive, accurate and commercially successful tenders.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the commercial aspects of multiple projects and tenders from opportunity through to contract award.
• Preparing estimates, cost plans, budgets and tender submissions.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Developing and maintaining strong supply chain relationships.
• Supporting Gateway reviews, bid approvals and commercial handovers.
• Providing accurate turnover, profit and programme projections.
• Maintaining cost databases and ensuring robust commercial information is captured.
• Supporting continuous improvement and lessons learned across the pre-construction function.
• Working with senior management to identify opportunities and support business growth.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor, Pre-Construction QS or Commercial Manager with a strong background in construction.

Ideally, you will have:

• Significant estimating, quantity surveying or pre-construction experience with a contractor or developer.
• Experience within residential construction, ideally alongside wider sector experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and an ability to identify risk and opportunity.
• Experience with estimating software such as Causeway, Conquest or similar.
• Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines effectively.
• A proactive, commercially focused and collaborative approach.
• A relevant professional qualification or degree is desirable.
• A valid driving licence.

The Opportunity

This is a key role within the pre-construction team, offering the opportunity to work closely with senior management and have a direct influence on the commercial success of future projects.

With hybrid working available, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional looking to take the next step in their career within a growing business.

Based in Stirling Hybrid Working Pre-Construction Residential Construction

Legal Information:
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We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.