Commercial Manager – Rail

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham, East Midlands, Doncaster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established railway contractor in the UK is seeking a Commercial Manager for the REAL Alliance Project. Responsibilities include managing project setups, preparing financial reports, and ensuring timely invoicing to optimize cash flow. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and experience in a commercial environment, particularly within Rail or Construction sectors. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
• Experience managing fluctuating workloads and meeting tight deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Setup and run projects in compliance with company standards.
• Prepare monthly project reports for internal and client purposes.
• Submit accurate invoicing documents to maximize financial position.
• Meet clients to discuss project values and certificates.
• Maximize company’s cash flow position.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Legal and contractual knowledge

Commercial experience in Rail/Construction

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying

Tools

COINS

Job description

Commercial Manager – Rail

Salary:

Location: Doncaster
Regions: Birmingham, East Midlands, Manchester, Midlands, North East, North of England, North West, West Midlands, Wiltshire, Yorkshire

Commercial Manager

Company Information

Our client is an established and experienced railway infrastructure contractor. They have a successful track record of delivering projects across the whole of the UK; working with Network Rail, London Underground as well as light rail and tram operating companies to enhance the national infrastructure.

As one of the UK's oldest railway contractors, with a history dating back over 70 years, they are passionate about the preservation and development of the railways. The years of experience and continued company growth have earned them a reputation within the industry for high performance and innovation, and as a company focused on timely and efficient delivery.

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen within the REAL Alliance Project for a Commercial Manager.

This role will involve:

• All duties required by the commercial department or project team, to ensure successful setup and running of a project or projects in compliance with all company standards and in particular the “Commercial Manual”.
• Responsibility within the Project Team to ensure projects are setup on the company accounting system with a suitable Work Breakdown Structure.
• Responsibility for inputting budget & tender data from successful tenders into the Company accounting/Reporting System.
• Responsibility within the Commercial Department and Project Team with the preparation of the monthly project reports from the Company accounting/Reporting System for both internal & client purposes.
• Responsibility for the preparation of the monthly Applications and Invoicing to ensure submission in a timely manner of an accurate document aimed at maximising the company’s financial position.
• Take responsibility for notifying your client early of any increased project value or delay to project completion.
• Meeting clients and commercial representative on a monthly basis to discuss certificates and discuss agreement and levels of substantiation required to close out change control items and application for payment queries.
• Responsibility for the collection of cash and pursuit of certificates from clients in a timely manner, in order to maximise the company’s cash flow position.
• Responsibility for inputting Applications and invoices (recording accurately) onto the company accounts system including payment certificates.

Job Requirements

You will be self-motivated with a pro-active approach and have experience of managing fluctuating workloads, working under pressure, meeting tight deadlines and working off your own initiative. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is essential.

To be considered for this role you must have:

• Must have Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge and experience.
• Proven and significant experience in a commercial environment. Preferably within a Rail/Construction related industry.
• A creative, strategic and innovative approach to problem solving.
• Confidence and ability to assert influence.
• Computer literate and working knowledge in Microsoft office applications.
• Previous experience of COINs would be advantageous.