Commercial Manager

Siemens; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Annual bonus

Pension match

Job summary

Siemens Mobility is hiring across multiple locations in the UK for Commercial Managers. The role focuses on commercial delivery, cost control, and stakeholder liaison across rail infrastructure projects.

The position requires hybrid working with a minimum in-office presence each week. The successful candidate will bring proven experience in quantity surveying or commercial management, with strong financial acumen and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and contracts across large-scale

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline with ideally RICS/CICES or working towards.
• Proven track record delivering commercial outcomes on complex projects.
• Experience in multi-stakeholder project environments with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead project and work package change control and management.
• Present periodic project commercial performance to stakeholders.
• Provide contractual and commercial support to Project Managers and Engineering teams.
• Manage work package costs including forecasting, budgeting and change management.
• Maintain auditable records in line with contract requirements.

Skills

Commercial management

Stakeholder management

Forecasting

Change control

Project collaboration

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

RICS/CICES membership (or working towards)

Tools

Costing software

Project control tools

Job description

Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Siemens Mobility. We are on a quest to solve the most complex mobility challenges with groundbreaking technology and creative solutions. As part of our diverse and driven team, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of transportation. Imagine contributing to innovations that touch millions of lives – ready to make that a reality?

We have multiple opportunities for Commercial Managers to join us at Siemens Mobility UKI, our teams support projects in major cities, regional networks and emerging transport programmes nationwide. These roles require hybrid working and a minimum of three days per week in the office.

A career in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management at Siemens Mobility means working on projects that make a real difference. Our teams support the delivery of major rail and infrastructure programmes across the UK, partnering with organisations such as HS2, Network Rail, Transport for London, ScotRail and Transport for Wales. From large-scale enhancements to landmark transport schemes, you'll help shape the future of sustainable mobility while developing your career with a global industry leader.

We’re hiring across Glasgow, Ireland, Manchester, York, Derby, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Birmingham, Chippenham, London and Croydon, supporting technologies including signalling, electrification, telecoms, SCADA, digital railway and traffic management.

Join Siemens Mobility's Rail Infrastructure business and help deliver some of the UK's most exciting transport projects.

You’ll make a difference by …

• Being responsible for project and work package change control and management
• Presenting periodic project commercial performance
• Providing key commercial interface for responsible work package manager
• Providing contractual & commercial support to Project Managers and Engineering
• Responsible for work package cost management, including forecasting, budget management and control
• Monitor and actively manage and mitigate work package risks
• Provides input to internal and external commercial reports as required by Commercial Delivery Strategy
• Ensure processes and contract administration complies with the appropriate Company standards
• Establish and maintain leadership interfaces with key stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, project management, engineering, and finance teams
• Responsible for maintaining auditable records for responsible work packages in accordance with contractual requirements

Your role profile may vary from time to time in accordance with business needs. Your annual objective setting with your line manager will outline any additional responsibilities required to meet business or individual development needs for the forthcoming financial year.

What You’ll Need To Succeed...

• Experience gained within rail, engineering, defence, construction, IT or a similar project-based industry.
• Experience working on complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Opportunity to work towards or holding a professional membership such as RICS, CICES.
• Experience collaboratively managing multiple stakeholders across project delivery teams.

Must Haves:

• Previous Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor experience within a contractor-side project environment, with a proven track record of successful commercial delivery.
• Degree qualified (or equivalent higher education) in a relevant discipline and/or working towards or holding a professional qualification such as RICS, CICES, or similar.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including experience managing both internal and external resources such as direct labour and subcontract costs, forecasting costs, measuring completed work, and estimating/managing change and variations.
• Experience developing and implementing commercial strategies, alongside identifying and proactively managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to report commercial performance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, build collaborative relationships, manage expectations, prioritise workloads effectively, and thrive in high-performing environments while promoting Siemens’ high standards and reputation.
• Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites across the region.
• Desire to be a key role in a high performing team.

At Siemens Mobility, we believe that work should work for you. We go beyond standard benefits to create an environment where our people feel supported, empowered and valued both professionally and personally.

Wellbeing

• Flexible working
• 24/7 Mental health support
• Subsidised gym memberships
• Subsidised Bupa healthcare
• Enhanced sick pay

Financial

• Match and More pension
• Life assurance
• Perks at Work discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Annual Bonus

Family

• Day-one paid parental rights
• Shared parental leave
• Extra holidays for length of service
• Enjoy 26 days annual leave (plus public holidays), with the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 days each year
• volunteering days and sabbaticals

Personal Growth

• Access to online learning
• Support for external training and development opportunities
• Inclusive culture promoting equality and belonging
• Active employee networks
• Opportunities to grow your skills and career

Join Siemens Mobility where your wellbeing, growth, and future matter.

Transform The Everyday with us

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and transform the every day with us!

We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter, who will be happy to support you.

At Siemens, we promote a growth mindset, the self-belief that we can learn and grow, take on new challenges and adapt to change. If you don’t match all the criteria for this role but feel you have transferable skills to enable you to succeed, we encourage you to apply