Assistant Commercial Manager

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Assistant Commercial Manager for the Transpennine Route Upgrade Programme in Manchester. The role involves supporting commercial activities, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and enhancing customer interactions. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational and problem-solving skills, along with a proactive approach to delivering quality outputs.

Qualifications

• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Basic commercial awareness.
• Effective communication skills at appropriate levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist in measuring and evaluating the commercial value of payments.
• Assist with reporting on all commercial aspects of assigned projects.
• Assist in preparing contract specifications and pre-tender documentation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organisational Skills

Customer Service

Computer literacy

Job description

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Assistant Commercial Manager, Manchester

Client: Network Rail

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c922cf400ac2

Job Views: 3

Posted: 21.05.2025

Expiry Date: 05.07.2025

Job Description:

Brief Description

Do you have experience, or an interest in Commercial Management? Do you want to join a team responsible for providing efficient commercial services as part of a fast-paced, exciting Programme? We are looking for colleagues with the following skills and experience.

Customer Service – Interacting with our customer groups across the Programme Management Office (PMO) and Development teams.

Organisational Skills – Ability to manage all our customer groups on the Programme.

The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) Programme is a major multi-billion-pound upgrade of railway infrastructure from Manchester to York.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the TRU C&P commercial team, supporting the TRU Programme. You will have an engaging and positive attitude and thrive on delivering quality outputs with great attention to detail.

Assist the Commercial team in pre and post-contract activities, evaluating and agreeing the value of payments and variations for various works throughout the Route. This role supports the Development and Programme Management Office portfolios.

About the role (External)

1. Assist in measuring and evaluating the commercial value of payments, ensuring correct certification of works prior to authorization in accordance with contractual obligations.
2. Assist with reporting on all commercial aspects of assigned projects.
3. Assist in preparing contract specifications and pre-tender documentation.
4. Assist with general procurement and commercial management across various contract categories.

We need you to have:

• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Basic commercial awareness.
• Computer literacy, including ability to use in-house and external software.

It would be advantageous if you have:

• Effective communication skills at appropriate levels, both internally and externally.
• Membership of or working towards membership of a relevant professional organization.