Commercial Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a permanent Commercial Manager to join the Rail Systems business in the UK. You will oversee commercial performance across a portfolio of design and build rail projects, ensure robust contract management, cost control and value optimisation, and drive opportunities with clients while managing risk.

The role reports to the Senior Commercial Manager and requires extensive experience in a consultancy or contractor environment within UK Rail or infrastructure, with NEC4

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management of rail or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of NEC4 contracts preferred.
• Ability to manage change control and claims.
• Experience in client engagement and bid support.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful bidding and delivery of commercial performance within a range of contracts / projects, safeguarding the interests of the business.
• Relationship management with clients, driving resolution of project-level issues and realisation of opportunities.
• Lead Commercial support on and delivery on projects and be an integral member of the Commercial team, supporting business objectives and KPIs.
• Implementation of effective commercial controls across the portfolio ensuring efficiency and accuracy of data.
• Support the resolution of claims and disputes.
• Review and negotiate main and sub-contract terms, managing risk and approvals.
• Support strategic bids in negotiations and dialogue with clients and sub-contractors, ensuring contracts align with group requirements.
• Promote compliance with governance processes and procedures.
• Lead and develop a commercial team to meet objectives and grow.

Skills

Contract knowledge

NEC4 experience

Change control

Claims management

Client facing

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree or professional qualification (RICS, CICES)

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRealis are recruiting for a permanent Commercial Manager to join their growing Rail Systems business, supporting the delivery of complex design & build projects.

This role will take responsibility for the commercial performance of projects, ensuring robust contract management, cost control, and value optimisation while supporting successful delivery in a highly regulated railway environment.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience within a consultancy or contractor environment, preferably within the UK Rail or infrastructure, with experience of public sector procurement processes and must understand commercial drivers such as balancing risk, opportunity and financial returns within project delivery.

The candidate should have extensive experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor role with a track record of tendering and/or delivering projects. They report to the Senior Commercial Manager and will become an integral member of a growing commercial team.

AtkinsRéalis are the largest consultancy in the UK Rail market, with ambitions to grow further in the next few years. Due to several framework wins and an expansion of workload, we are looking for a Commercial Manager to join the team to oversee delivery of a growing portfolio of design and build rail projects.

This is an opportunity for a talented and ambitious individual to join a business with an expanding project portfolio in a busy area of capital spend in the Rail sector. It will suit someone who excels in driving growth, cultivating client relationships, and delivering results. The Rail Systems business operates as its own P&L business, delivering design & build contracting to UK&I rail clients, specialising in the design, construction, testing, and commissioning of rail systems projects; primarily serving as a Principal Contractor for Network Rail.

We recognise the importance and benefits of helping our employees balance work and home life and we offer flexible working arrangements. We operate flexibly across multiple UK offices and hybrid working is also an option.

Your role

• Ensure successful bidding and delivery of commercial performance within a range of contracts / projects, safeguarding the interests of the business.
• Relationship management with clients, driving resolution of any project-level issues and realisation of opportunities.
• Lead Commercial support on and delivery on projects and be an integral member of the Commercial team, supporting the achievement of the business objectives and KPI's.
• Implementation of effective commercial controls across the portfolio ensuring efficiency and accuracy of data.
• Support the resolution of claims and disputes.
• Review and negotiate proposed main and sub-contract terms and conditions, managing risk to the business and any escalated approvals.
• Support strategic bids in negotiations and dialogue with clients and sub-contractors, and to ensure contracts are executed in line with group requirements.
• Promote compliance with the AtkinsRéalis governance processes and procedures.
• Lead and support a commercial team ensuring individuals are meeting their objectives and ensuring continued development and growth.

About you

• Strong knowledge of common forms of Contract (NEC4 experience is ideal).
• Experience in change control and claims management.
• Customer facing experience with a "win-win" philosophy and proactive attitude.
• Good understanding of client behaviours and drivers in a capital project environment.
• Capable of managing and developing a team of surveyors to ensure commercial performance.
• Excellent understanding of commercial processes, cost control and contract administration.
• Commensurate IT skills.

Qualifications:

• Appropriate Degree and/or appropriate professional qualification (RICS, CICES).

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.