Assistant Commercial Manager - Bristol or Swindon

Network Rail; Swindon; Presencial; GBP 31.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Network Rail in Swindon (with Bristol as an alternative) is seeking an Assistant Commercial Manager to support commercial activities across multiple projects. The role involves assisting in payment valuation, certification, reporting and procurement administration, ensuring compliance with contract obligations.

The successful candidate will have basic commercial awareness, ability to meet deadlines, and strong communication skills.

Formación

• Ability to work to deadlines.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Deadlines

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Software literacy

Communication

Descripción del empleo

Assistant Commercial Manager - Bristol or Swindon

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Who We Are

At Network Rail, we're part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain and operate our network.

About our people and the recruitment process-We're an inclusive employer of choice and wewelcome applications from everyone!We look for opportunities to offer great opportunities to learn and grow through personal and professional development. And, if you make the grade then you can look forward to a rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that joined the top 50 in the Glassdoor's 2021 Best Places to Work.

We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone.For more information about Network Rail

About the role

• 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

Salary: £31 - 35k per annum

We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.
In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.
At Network Rail we promote a diverse and inclusive organisation. We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team to support black, Asian and minority ethnic colleagues. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact Wales&[e-mail]

The location of the role can be Bristol or Swindon

Your experience and skills

• Ability to work to deadlines
• 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
• 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

Key Information

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Location:

Swindon Western House, Swindon

Geographical Area:

South West England

Closing Date:

20-OCT-2026

Job Category:

Business, Commercial and Project Management