Preconstruction Commercial Manager

Kier Group plc.; Austhorpe; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Preconstruction Commercial Leader to lead commercial strategies and manage risks in key projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Tier 1 contractors and a degree in Quantity Surveying. Responsibilities include managing bids, stakeholder engagement, and team collaboration. This role promotes diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Disability-confident employer

Qualifications

• Proven experience in preconstruction commercial management within Tier 1 contractors.
• Experience in two-stage tendering and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI).
• Strong understanding of NEC3/4, JCT, and bespoke contract forms.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial input into bids, tenders, and feasibility studies.
• Shape subcontractor and supplier engagement strategies.
• Identify and assess commercial risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants.

Skills

Preconstruction commercial management

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Risk management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

In the role you will be in a key position that will own preconstruction commercial management strategy and execution.

Preconstruction Commercial Leadership

• Lead commercial input into bids, tenders, and feasibility studies.
• Develop and maintain cost plans and commercial risk registers.
• Advise on contract forms (NEC, JCT, bespoke) and procurement routes.
• Support early‑stage contractual negotiations with clients and supply chain partners.

Procurement Strategy

• Shape subcontractor and supplier engagement strategies.
• Oversee preparation and evaluation of tender packages.
• Ensure alignment of procurement with project objectives and governance.

Risk, Change & Value Management

• Identify and assess commercial risks and opportunities.
• Lead value engineering workshops and implement cost‑saving initiatives.
• Maintain change control internally and externally and ensure commercial compliance.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal teams (estimating, production, planning, design) and external consultants.
• Present commercial strategies with continual updates to senior leadership.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, consultants and partners.

Team Collaboration & Development

• Mentor junior commercial staff involved in preconstruction.
• Ensure collaboration within bid teams.
• Promote a culture of commercial excellence and continuous improvement.
• Share expertise, knowledge and best practices across teams and region.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in preconstruction commercial management within Tier 1 contractors.
• Demonstrable experience delivering preconstruction commercial leadership on relevant projects – New Build Schools, Healthcare Facilities, Universities, Leisure Facilities, etc.
• Strong understanding of NEC3/4, JCT, and bespoke contract forms.
• Experience in two‑stage tendering and ECI.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage cross‑departmental staff input to ensure risk management and realization of commercial opportunities.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Driving licence.

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees shape our diversity and inclusion initiatives and have had a huge impact on how we work, using their experiences to shape our policies.

As a Disability‑confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.