Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager – Social Infrastructure (Pre-Construction)

📍 South of England (Hybrid Working Available)

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experiencedCommercial Manager to join our growingSocial Infrastructure Pre-Construction team, supporting the development of complex, high-value projects across the South of England.

This is a key strategic role at the front end of project delivery, where you will shape commercial strategy, manage risk, and influence project viability across a diverse portfolio includinghealthcare, education, housing, and public sector infrastructure schemes.

You will work collaboratively with bid, design, operational and client teams to ensure commercially robust, competitive, and deliverable proposals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead thecommercial input into pre-construction activities, including bids, tenders, and early contractor involvement (ECI) engagements
• Develop and manageproject budgets, cost plans, and financial modelling for complex schemes
• Identify, manage, and mitigatecommercial risks and opportunities at early stages
• Provide strategic commercial advice tointernal stakeholders and clients
• Support procurement strategy development andsupply chain engagement
• Prepare and reviewpricing strategies, tender submissions, and contract terms
• Ensure alignment with governance, compliance, and internal commercial procedures
• Contribute tovalue engineering and optioneering to maximise project outcomes
• Build strong relationships withclients, consultants, and key partners

About You

• Proven experience in aCommercial Manager or Senior QS role, ideally within pre-construction or bid environments
• Strong track record deliveringcomplex infrastructure or major project tenders (£20m+)
• Experience insocial infrastructure sectors (e.g. healthcare, education, residential, or public sector schemes)
• Excellent understanding ofprocurement routes, contracts (NEC/JCT), and risk management
• Commercially astute with the ability to influencestrategic decision-making
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
• Professional membership (RICS or equivalent) desirable

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work onhigh-profile, meaningful projects that improve communities
• A collaborative and forward-thinkingpre-construction environment
• Competitive salary and package
• Flexible / hybrid working arrangements
• Clearcareer progression within a growing business

Why Join Us?

This is a chance to play a pivotal role in shaping complex, socially impactful projects from inception. You’ll be part of a team that valuesinnovation, collaboration, and commercial excellence, with the opportunity to influence outcomes at the earliest stages.

Apply

If you are a commercially driven professional looking to step into a strategic pre-construction role, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.