Commercial Director – Pre-Construction

CREWE

Up to £110k + car/car allowance + benefits

About the Company

We are a market‑leading bespoke manufacturing business that has built a reputation for delivering innovative products to a very high standard. Our preferred supplier status with some of the world’s leading brands has driven consistent year‑on‑year growth.

The Role

• Lead and develop multi‑regional Pre‑Construction and Estimating teams to ensure consistent global standards, systems and processes.
• Full accountability for Gross Profit % performance and value delivery during the pre‑construction phase.
• Oversee all tendering, cost estimation and bid processes to ensure commercial accuracy and technical compliance.
• Support bids with accurate budgeting, risk assessment and value‑engineering solutions.
• Ensure optimal margin protection through intelligent procurement and supplier negotiation.
• Oversee technical reviews, material specifications and compliance with client and industry standards.
• Lead contract and risk reviews to mitigate commercial, legal and operational exposure.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across Sales, Operations, Design and Procurement to deliver a seamless project handover process.
• Manage client and consultant relationships through the bid and clarification stages.
• Monitor and report on commercial performance, pipeline activity and key project KPIs.

The Person

• Experience in a Commercial Director, Head of Pre‑Construction or Commercial Manager role within a relevant engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership experience with multi‑disciplinary, multi‑location teams.
• Proven success in managing large‑scale bids and ensuring commercial accuracy.
• Excellent financial and commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, margin performance and risk.
• Strong technical understanding of drawings, project programming and estimating.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, AutoCAD and MS Projects.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Quantity Surveying (desirable).
• Experience working across UK and international markets (advantageous).

We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.