Pre Construction Commercial Manager Midlands

Midlands, United Kingdom

https://www.mncjobs.co.uk/company/graham-group

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Job Description

About The Role
Pre-Construction Commercial Manager - Permanent Opportunity
DIVISION: Build
LOCATION: Midlands
BENEFITS: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, 35 days holiday + additional benefits
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Commercial Manager to join our Building Division in the Midlands. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will play a key role in supporting our work-winning activity and ensuring all commercial and contractual elements of building project tenders are fully reviewed, understood, and communicated before bid submission.
This role is central to guaranteeing that our building projects-across sectors such as commercial offices, student accommodation, residential, mixed-use, industrial, and refurbishment-are commercially robust from the outset.
Your involvement will span from early tender analysis through to contract execution, ensuring bids are aligned with commercial strategy and contractual obligations prior to project commencement.
Key Responsibilities

Provide commercial and contractual leadership for all building project tenders
Review tender documents to identify risks, obligations, and commercial opportunities
Draft tender queries and advise bid teams on appropriate qualifications and clarifications
Support development of pricing strategies, commercial narratives, and risk registers
Ensure commercial, contractual, and work-winning systems are consistently applied
Prepare and review the commercial elements of bids, including contract conditions and bespoke amendments
Lead commercial negotiations with clients to resolve outstanding contract issues prior to award
Support the transition from tender to pre-start, ensuring contract documentation reflects the agreed tender position
Maintain strong working relationships with clients, internal teams, and key supply chain partners
Provide commercial advice to estimators, planners, and operational leads throughout the pre-construction phase
Contribute to the development and growth of the Building Division through strong commercial insight

Technical Competencies
Essential

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Law, or similar
Strong commercial and contractual knowledge within building projects
Understanding of construction management practices and pre-construction processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to analyse project risk, cost plans, contract conditions, and procurement strategies

Desirable

Experience in a similar pre-construction commercial role
Knowledge of NEC, JCT, and bespoke building contracts
Experience supporting tenders on high-value building projects

Behavioural Competencies
Essential

Commercial Awareness: Strong business acumen and ability to support strategic tender decisions
Leadership: Able to provide clear direction and influence cross-functional bid teams
Effective Communication: Adapts style to audience; produces clear written and verbal outputs
Customer Focus: Builds strong, trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders
Influencing: Confident in negotiating and resolving commercial issues
Initiative: Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently to deliver outcomes
Team Player: Collaborative and committed to supporting wider business goals

Join us at GRAHAM Construction and help shape the future of construction in the Midlands! Interested in learning more or know someone who'd be a great fit? We'd love to hear from you! Join us and help shape the future at GRAHAM.
Our Commitment:
At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.
If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to making our policies and guidance accessible to all applicants and employees. If you need this document in an alternative format, such as large print, audio, or braille, please contact us at:

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Phone: 07384 916355

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, at:

Email:
Phone: 07384 916355

We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance. A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.
GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant's experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.
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