Commercial Manager - Pre-Contracts
Core
Strategic commercial manager supporting major transport infrastructure projects from early stages through pre-contract phases.
Role type
Senior IC commercial manager (pre-contracts)
Builds
Commercially robust tender submissions, joint venture/consortium arrangements, and long-term value for major transport infrastructure projects.
Domain
Transport infrastructure, engineering, construction, and complex project environments.
Required skills
Contract administration, commercial risk management, tendering, procurement, complex contract models (D&C, EPC, Alliance), negotiation, relationship building, strategic analysis, stakeholder communication.
Preferred skills
Experience in rail, transport, defence, aviation, resources, or utilities; background in engineering, commerce, law, or quantity surveying.
Technologies
MS Office Suite, contract management software, project management tools.
Responsibilities
Develop competitive tender submissions; assess and mitigate contractual/commercial risks; negotiate commercial outcomes with clients and partners; coordinate joint venture arrangements; contribute to commercial strategies; ensure governance compliance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC