Commercial Manager – Pre‑Contract & Tender Specialist

About the role

RSGx is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to support the front‑end and pre‑contract phases of major projects. You will work closely with operational, estimating and commercial teams to identify, assess and manage commercial risks and opportunities throughout tendering and negotiation.

Key responsibilities

• Provide commercial leadership and oversight during bid preparation, contract reviews, negotiations and project acquisition activities.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies that drive business growth, profitability and risk management.
• Identify, assess and manage commercial, contractual, financial and operational risks throughout the pre‑contract lifecycle.
• Review and negotiate complex contractual terms with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and partners.
• Establish robust governance frameworks and approval processes to support commercial decision‑making.
• Partner with estimating and operational teams to ensure commercial risks and obligations are accurately reflected in bids and delivery strategies.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on commercial matters, opportunities and risk exposures.
• Monitor market trends, contractual developments and industry best practices to enhance commercial performance.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in commercial, contracts or pre‑contract management within construction, engineering, infrastructure, resources or related sectors.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex tendering and bid processes from a commercial perspective.
• Strong understanding of contract law, risk allocation principles and commercial governance frameworks.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex commercial agreements and contractual arrangements.
• Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to balance risk, opportunity and business objectives.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of contract law, risk allocation principles and commercial governance frameworks.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex commercial agreements and contractual arrangements.
• Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to balance risk, opportunity and business objectives.