Commercial Manager - Rail

TXM Recruit; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Manager for a 6-month contract in Birmingham. This role involves managing various contracts, ensuring compliance, and handling disputes. Ideal candidates should possess a thorough understanding of NEC contracts, web-based management tools, and strong communication skills. Competitive pay rate of up to £500 per day offered.

Qualifications

• Full working knowledge of web-based contract management tools.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel.
• Thorough understanding of NEC suite of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic cost reporting and manage contracts.
• Handle all contract communication and disputes.
• Support project risk management and closeout activities.

Skills

Web-based contract management tools

Strong IT skills

Understanding of NEC contracts

Ability to interpret financial reports

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Adaptability in fast-moving environments

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

• Performing periodic cost reporting, including provision of Anticipated Final Cost, Actual Cost of Work Performed, and Forecast to Completion.
• Managing the administration of contracts of varying values and complexity, driving compliance and contractual performance including NEC Option A, C and E, Construction Purchase Orders.
• Managing all contract communication including creating and distributing action lists, meeting minutes, Early Warnings, Project Managers Instructions and Compensation Events, and accepting/rejecting Contractors Notifications.
• Managing disputes/potential disputes through negotiation, collaborative working, and escalation as required.
• Supporting the maintenance of the project risk and opportunity register, including valuing the likely cost consequence of each risk/opportunity.
• Managing the closeout of all assigned projects, implementing close‑out plan(s) to ensure all defects are recorded, warranties received, and contracts closed, as well as completion of financial close‑out.

What we require

• Full working knowledge and understanding in using web-based contract management tools (eg Cemar).
• Strong IT skills, including a good understanding of Microsoft Excel.
• Thorough understanding of NEC suite of contracts, and associated contract administration and negotiations.
• Ability to understand and interpret mathematical and financial reports.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A good communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work in a fast moving and rapidly changing environment.
• Able to work with high level information.

Main Details

Job Title: Commercial Manager
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Pay Rate: up to £500 per day
Contract: 6 months (ongoing)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, friendly, and fast‑paced team, delivering essential services.

TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long‑term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.

Apply or contact me on the below:

Miren Chauhan
Delivery Consultant
Email: (url removed)
Mob: (phone number removed)