Pre-contracts Commercial Manager

KBR

Commercial and contractual elements of tender phase
Evaluate and challenge cost and revenue inputs
Identify, evaluate, and mitigate commercial risks
The Pre‑Contracts Commercial Manager is responsible for leading the commercial and contractual elements of the tender phase, ensuring tenders, bids, proposals, and early‑stage project engagements are commercially robust, accurately costed, compliant and aligned to organizational strategy

Job Summary

  • The Pre‑Contracts Commercial Manager is responsible for leading the commercial and contractual elements of the tender phase, ensuring tenders, bids, proposals, and early‑stage project engagements are commercially robust, accurately costed, compliant and aligned to organizational strategy.
  • This role involves working closely with the Pursuit Team, Estimating, Supply Chain, Legal and Operational Teams to secure profitable and deliverable projects, and requires identifying, evaluating, and mitigating commercial, legal, and delivery risks prior to contract commitment.
  • KBR is a global provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, creating sustainable value by combining engineering, technical and scientific expertise to help clients meet their most pressing challenges.

Matching Summary

The Pre‑Contracts Commercial Manager is responsible for leading the commercial and contractual elements of the tender phase, ensuring tenders, bids, proposals, and early‑stage project engagements are commercially robust, accurately costed, compliant and aligned to organizational strategy.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Commercial and contractual elements of tender phase
  • Evaluate and challenge cost and revenue inputs
  • Identify, evaluate, and mitigate commercial risks
  • Lead contractual qualifications and clarification processes
  • Manage commercial aspects of new bids

Nice-to-have

  • Sustainable value creation
  • Mission focus and innovation culture
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Strong client relationships

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Science, Business, Engineering, Law, Finance, Management, or Quantity Surveying
  • Appropriate professional qualifications (preferred)
  • Relevant years of experience in a similar role
  • Deep understanding of different contracting strategies
  • Good knowledge of UK and European site regulations (highly desirable)

Work Rights

Not specified

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