Commercial Manager - Rail (Client-Side)

People Group Limited; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Manager to work for a Train Operating Company. The role involves managing contracts, performing cost reporting, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have experience with NEC 4 contracts and client-side project work. The position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive rate.

Qualifications

• Must have experience doing NEC 4 contracts.
• Have worked client-side before, preferably for Network Rail or another TOC.
• Full working knowledge of web-based contract management tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic cost reporting and maintain project risk register.
• Manage administration of contracts and compliance.
• Handle disputes through negotiation and collaborative working.

Skills

Experience with NEC 4 contracts

Client-side project management

Knowledge of contract management tools

Development of procurement strategies

Cost reporting and analysis

Education

Membership in The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors

Tools

Cemar

Job description

Position

Commercial Manager

Rate

£450 (Indicative Outside IR35)

Location

Birmingham / Northampton

Start Date

ASAP

Contract Duration

6 months +

Working Arrangements

3 days on site/office, 2 days from home

Overview

People Group is looking to recruit a Commercial Manager from a client-side background to work for a Train Operating Company.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform periodic cost reporting, including provision of Anticipated Final Cost, Actual Cost of Work Performed, and Forecast to Completion.
• Manage the administration of contracts of varying values and complexity, driving compliance and contractual performance, including NEC Option A, C, and E, Construction Purchase Orders.
• Manage all contract communication, including creating and distributing action lists, meeting minutes, Early Warnings, Project Managers' Instructions, Compensation Events, and accepting/rejecting Contractors' Notifications.
• Manage disputes/potential disputes through negotiation, collaborative working, and escalation as required.
• Support the maintenance of the project risk and opportunity register, including valuing the likely cost consequence of each risk/opportunity.
• Manage 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.

Essentials and Desirables

• Must have experience doing NEC 4 contracts.
• Have worked client-side before, preferably for Network Rail or another TOC.
• Full working knowledge and understanding in using web-based contract management tools (e.g., Cemar).
• Hold or be taking a professional stage of membership of The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
• Develop packaging and procurement strategies for large, complex infrastructure projects.
• Cost reporting - including production of cash flow forecasts, variance reporting, and analysis.