Senior Commercial Manager – Social Infra (Pre-Construction)

United Infrastructure Ltd; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Competitive package

Job summary

United Infrastructure Ltd is seeking a Commercial Manager – Social Infrastructure (Pre-Construction) to lead commercial activity in the South of England. Hybrid working is available, with responsibility for bids, budgets, risk review, and client engagement across healthcare, education and housing sectors.

You will steer pricing, procurement strategy, and contract terms, ensuring robust, deliverable proposals and strong governance adherence throughout the pre-construction phase.

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-construction or bid environments.
• Delivery of complex infrastructure tenders £20m+.
• Social infrastructure sector experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial input into pre-construction activities, including bids, tenders, and ECI engagements.
• Develop and manage project budgets, cost plans, and financial modelling for complex schemes.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities at early stages.
• Provide strategic commercial advice to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Support procurement strategy development and supply chain engagement.
• Prepare and review pricing strategies, tender submissions, and contract terms.
• Ensure alignment with governance, compliance, and internal procedures.

Skills

Commercial Management

Pre-construction

Bid & Tender Management

Risk Management

Contract Knowledge

Stakeholder Engagement

Cost Modelling

Budgeting

Education

Quantity Surveying Degree

Tools

CostX

Excel

MS Project

Job description

United Infrastructure Ltd is seeking a Commercial Manager – Social Infrastructure (Pre-Construction) to lead commercial activity in the South of England. Hybrid working is available, with responsibility for bids, budgets, risk review, and client engagement across healthcare, education and housing sectors.

You will steer pricing, procurement strategy, and contract terms, ensuring robust, deliverable proposals and strong governance adherence throughout the pre-construction phase.