Preconstruction Commercial Manager

Overview

Lead preconstruction commercial strategy, bids, risk, procurement & stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• cost planning
• change control
• tender preparation
• risk assessment
• value engineering
• contract advisory

Tasks

-Ensure alignment of procurement with project objectives and governance. -Mentor junior commercial staff involved in preconstruction. -Lead value engineering workshops and implement cost-saving initiatives. -Build trusted relationships with clients, consultants and partners -Collaborate with internal teams (estimating, production, planning, design) and external consultants. -Develop and maintain cost plans and commercial risk registers. -Maintain change control internally and externally and ensure commercial compliance. -Support early-stage contractual negotiations with clients and supply chain partners. -Ensure collaboration within bid teams -Oversee preparation and evaluation of tender packages. -Present commercial strategies with continual updates to senior leadership. -Lead commercial input into bids, tenders, and feasibility studies. -Identify and assess commercial risks and opportunities. -Share expertise, knowledge and best practices across teams and region -Promote a culture of commercial excellence and continuous improvement. -Advise on contract forms (NEC, JCT, bespoke) and procurement routes. -Shape subcontractor and supplier engagement strategies.

Requirements

• quantity surveying
• two‑stage tendering
• nec3/4
• jct
• risk management
• tier 1

What You Bring

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

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About Kier Group

-Kier undertakes a wide range of projects—from hospitals and schools to roads, rail links, and prisons. -Their 360° model spans develop, design‑build, maintain and operate services across sectors like aviation, water, energy and nuclear. -They’ve delivered landmark schemes such as the Luton DART airport‑rail link and the UK’s first all‑electric prison. -Property division focuses on urban regeneration, mixed‑use residential and commercial developments. -Headquartered in Manchester (Salford Quays) with enduring influence across the UK infrastructure landscape.

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