Commercial Officer - Hybrid Contract (Swindon)

Great British Energy Group; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Rail in Swindon is seeking a Commercial Officer on a six-month hybrid contract. You will typically work three days in the Swindon office and the rest from home, supporting project managers with commercial activity.

Key tasks include reviewing contractor payment applications, managing change requests, monitoring budgets and costs, and liaising with suppliers. Strong Excel and Oracle knowledge preferred; experience with POs and tendering is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial roles within large regulated environments.
• Ability to review contractor payment applications and change requests.
• Strong numeracy and financial controls experience.

Responsibilities

• Review contractor payment applications.
• Manage project change requests.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts and costs.
• Support pricing and commercial queries.
• Assist with final accounts and close-out.
• Identify and manage commercial risks.
• Provide commercial support to Project Managers.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Support commercial delivery across infrastructure asset inspections.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving

Deadline management

Negotiation

Stakeholder communication

PO management

Tendering

Tools

Excel

Oracle

Office 365

Job description

Network Rail in Swindon is seeking a Commercial Officer on a six-month hybrid contract. You will typically work three days in the Swindon office and the rest from home, supporting project managers with commercial activity.

Key tasks include reviewing contractor payment applications, managing change requests, monitoring budgets and costs, and liaising with suppliers. Strong Excel and Oracle knowledge preferred; experience with POs and tendering is advantageous.