Commercial Manager – Social Infrastructure (Pre-Construction)

📍 South of England (Hybrid Working Available)

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join our growing Social 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 including healthcare, 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 the commercial input into pre-construction activities, including bids, tenders, and early contractor involvement (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 commercial procedures
Contribute to value engineering and optioneering to maximise project outcomes
Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and key partners

About You

Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior QS role, ideally within pre-construction or bid environments
Strong track record delivering complex infrastructure or major project tenders (£20m+)
Experience in social infrastructure sectors (e.g. healthcare, education, residential, or public sector schemes)
Excellent understanding of procurement routes, contracts (NEC/JCT), and risk management
Commercially astute with the ability to influence strategic 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 on high-profile, meaningful projects that improve communities
A collaborative and forward-thinking pre-construction environment
Competitive salary and package
Flexible / hybrid working arrangements
Clear career 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 values innovation, 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.

Why work here?

Here at United Infrastructure, we invest in our people and firmly believe that our workforce is our most valuable asset. A driving force for success and the core to achieving our vision of creating a connected and sustainable future, our team is the heart of our organisation.

Are you looking to be part of an exciting journey within an evolving business? Want to learn something new, every single day? Then you’ve come to the right place.