Preconstruction Commercial Manager - Hybrid (Residential)

Contract Scotland; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Commercial Manager for our Stirling office. You will lead the commercial management of multiple projects through pre-construction and bid stages, aiming for competitive, accurate tenders and successful outcomes.

You will collaborate with the Pre-Construction Director and Bid Manager, manage risks and opportunities, and drive value engineering while supporting senior management growth in a hybrid, office-based role in Stirling.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Estimating experience

Pre-construction

Commercial management

Residential construction

Communication skills

IT skills

Driving licence

Education

Relevant professional qualification or degree

Tools

Causeway

Conquest

Job description

Contract Scotland is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Commercial Manager for our Stirling office. You will lead the commercial management of multiple projects through pre-construction and bid stages, aiming for competitive, accurate tenders and successful outcomes.

You will collaborate with the Pre-Construction Director and Bid Manager, manage risks and opportunities, and drive value engineering while supporting senior management growth in a hybrid, office-based role in Stirling.