Commercial Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Hertfordshire based Rail Contractor is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee a portfolio of rail infrastructure projects. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to ensure commercial excellence in the successful delivery of high-profile contracts. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in commercial management within the rail sector and excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term career development opportunities

Collaborative and supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial management within rail or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and Network Rail procedures.
• Membership of a relevant professional body is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activities across rail projects, ensuring governance.
• Manage contract administration including NEC contracts and change control.
• Provide accurate cost reporting and budget management.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

We are currently working with a Hertfordshire based Rail Contractor seeking a Commercial Manager!

Job Title: Commercial Manager
Location: Hertfordshire (with occasional travel to project sites)
Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Commercial Manager to join our team, supporting a portfolio of rail infrastructure projects in partnership with Network Rail. Based in Hertfordshire, this permanent role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the successful delivery of high-profile rail contracts, ensuring commercial excellence and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial activities across assigned rail projects, ensuring alignment with Network Rail frameworks and governance.
• Manage contract administration, including NEC3/4 contracts, change control, early warnings, and compensation events.
• Provide accurate and timely cost reporting, forecasting, and budget management.
• Support tendering and procurement processes, including subcontractor engagement and contract negotiation.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities, ensuring mitigation strategies are in place.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, planners, and engineers to ensure commercial objectives are met.
• Prepare and present commercial reports to internal stakeholders and client representatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and client requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a commercial management role within the rail or infrastructure sector.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and Network Rail procedures.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, ICES) is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term career development opportunities within a growing rail contractor.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• The chance to work on nationally significant rail infrastructure projects.

Please apply today to avoid missing out on this opportunity - Interviews to be booked in this week!