Commercial Pre-Construction Manager

12 hours ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Howells Recruitment Full time £100,000 - £120,000 per year

Commercial Pre-Construction Manager (Estimating) - Property Services

£100,000 – £120,000 + Car Allowance + Profit Share + Flexible Working

Hybrid - North London (National Role)

We are recruiting for an experienced
Senior
Estimating Manager – Pre Construction
to serve as deputy leader of our national Estimating team.

Our client is a market-leading, national contractor at the forefront of improving the communities they serve. As a key member of the leadership team, you will report to the Estimating Director and play a crucial role in driving a successful commercial pricing strategy for circa
£600m of bids per annum in the social housing sector
, including planned maintenance, reactive repairs, voids, decarbonisation, gas servicing and installation and specialist public sector refurbishment works.

Commercial Pre-Construction Manager (Estimating) Role:

  • Develop and execute tender strategies covering risk, opportunities, CVRs, and cash flow.
  • Partner with senior management and client stakeholders to align with growth plans and operational performance.
  • Direct, coach, and develop the pre-contract team to meet tender volume, quality, and growth targets, including bid/no-bid decisions.
  • Ensure full compliance with tender governance, frameworks, industry practice, and delegated authority.
  • Monitor estimation processes through KPIs, bid outcomes, and feedback, embedding continuous improvement.
  • Act as client commercial lead in meetings, shaping commercial position and influencing sector changes.
  • Evaluate client strategies, recommending adjustments based on market insight and bid performance.
  • Oversee risk management in estimation, including approvals, modelling scenarios, risk assessments, and commercial strategy sign-off.
  • Attend settlement and strategic meetings; approve client commercial proposals on Social Value.
  • Review and challenge bids over £10m to maximise operational and commercial value.
  • Lead post-tender reviews to drive continuous improvement.
  • Manage premobilisation training and mobilisation reviews, ensuring tender strategies are understood and implemented.

Commercial Pre-Construction Manager (Estimating) Experience:

  • Demonstrated success in developing and managing estimating or pre-construction teams across maintenance, FM, or construction sectors.
  • Skilled in overseeing numerous complex bids at the same time.
  • Strong commercial insight, adept at balancing competitive positioning with effective risk control.
  • Exceptional leadership, organisational, and communication abilities.
  • Strategic and resilient, with a talent for inspiring teams to deliver outstanding results under pressure.

Commercial Pre-Construction Manager (Estimating) Offer:

  • Attractive salary package of £100,000 – £120,000
  • Car allowance plus profit share bonus scheme
  • Home / Office (Hybrid) - Flexible work options to support work–life balance

To secure this fantastic role, apply today or contact Gary for more information on

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