Assistant Commercial Manager

Network Rail; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation organization is seeking an Assistant Commercial Manager to assist with pre-contract activities and evaluate payments throughout the Route. The role involves monitoring commercial aspects, preparing contract specifications, and generally managing procurement activities. The ideal candidate should possess good problem-solving skills and the ability to work proficiently with software tools. Benefits include flexible working arrangements and significant discounts on travel.

Benefits

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

75% discount on rail leisure travel

75% subsidised Season Ticket for work travel

Flexible working arrangements

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Ability to work to deadlines and tackle challenges.
• Good problem-solving skills essential for evaluating projects.
• Basic level of commercial awareness required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in measuring and evaluating commercial projects.
• Report on all commercial aspects of allocated projects.
• Help prepare contract specifications and pre-tender documentation.

Skills

Deadline management

Problem-solving skills

Basic commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team at Network Rail!

Vacancy: Assistant Commercial Manager

Location: York, Derby, London or Manchester

Salary: Circa £31,000 per annum depending on experience (+£3200 for London based roles)

Role Type: Permanent, Full time

Please note there are multiple roles available.

We connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation and to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace that reflects the passengers we serve.

Responsibilities

In the Assistant Commercial Manager role, you will assist the Commercial Manager in pre-contract activities and evaluating and agreeing the value of payments and variations for a variety of works throughout the Route.

Key Accountabilities:

• Assist in the measurement and evaluation of the commercial value of payments, monitoring the correct certification of works prior to authorisation in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Assist with the reporting on all commercial aspects of allocated projects.
• Assist in the preparation of contract specification and pre-tender documentation.
• Assist with the general procurement/commercial management on a variety of contract categories.

Essential

• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Basic level of commercial awareness.
• Basic negotiation skills with ability to influence decision making.
• Computer literate including ability to utilise in-house and external software.

Desirable

• Able to effectively communicate at the appropriate levels, both internally and externally.
• Membership of an appropriate professional organisation, or working towards membership.
• Experience of using electronic sourcing and/or procurement systems.

Additional information

Please note: Applicants must provide proof of essential qualifications and/or competencies where required, or demonstrate active progress toward obtaining them, or evidence their applicable experience as a condition of employment.

Internal and External apply: Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex, employment status, or other irrelevant factor. We are a Disability Confident Leader employer and will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We are here to support you through every step of the recruitment process and can provide adjustments or modifications if required.

We encourage flexible working and work to support a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Network Rail Benefits – 28 days annual leave + bank holidays; 75% discount on rail leisure travel for you and your family; 75% subsidised Season Ticket for work travel (includes Underground); a range of pension options; Annual Performance Related Pay package; Flexible and agile working arrangements; Discounts on shopping; Discounted gym memberships and more.

For the full range of our benefits, more information is available in the candidate pack and on request.

Application process and closing date

Closing date: 8th October 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. Some roles may close earlier based on volumes. Salary is within a structured pay framework and will be within the advertised range.

Contact information for further information: Paul Rowley, Head of Commercial Delivery, and Mark Holt, Resourcing Business Partner (phone numbers available in the original posting) or email addresses are provided in the candidate pack. External applicants should follow the external application process as described in the pack.