SQS / Commercial Manager (Experience in pre-contract and tendering within major infrastructure projects)

Central Glasgow

£75p/hr – Outside IR35 – Subject to QDOS assessment

ASAP

Project – NTSP

Hours – 40 hour week. – 3 days office, 2 remotely. (Tuesday, Wed, Thurs preferred) Although negotiable.

Duration – 3 years

We are seeking an SQS / Commercial Manager for a 36-month contract, based in Glasgow, Scotland.

Role Overview The role will involve developing procurement strategies, contract management plans and ITT processes (including supporting competitive and compliant tender submissions). The successful candidate will manage the tender process end-to-end, including preparation of documentation,



commercial evaluation of bids, and supplier negotiations to achieve best value outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:
Cost planning, estimating, and benchmarking
Tender preparation, evaluation, and negotiation
Procurement strategy development
Commercial risk identification and pricing
Stakeholder engagement across bid, design, and delivery teams
Experience in pre-contract and tendering within major infrastructure projects, with robust commercial acumen and analytical skills
MRICS and/or MCIPS preferred

📌 Sqs / Commercial Manager Central Glasgow Hybrid Working Surrey
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