Framework Commercial Lead – Rail London

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A top tier construction firm in London is seeking a skilled Framework Commercial Lead to oversee a £400m project for Network Rail. You will manage a team and engage in significant budget responsibilities while ensuring effective client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, chartered status through RICS, and extensive experience in the civil engineering/rail sector. Excellent career progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• At least 10–15 years of experience in a similar role.
• Excellent understanding of Network Rail procedures.
• Strong ability to manage a large budget and team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for £400m worth of work for Network Rail.
• Manage a team of Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyors.
• Conduct interviews and recruit when necessary.

Skills

Experience with NEC Target Cost contracts

Client relationship management

Budget management

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Chartered through RICS

Job description

Framework Commercial Lead – Rail London

Salary: £85,000 - £100,000 + benefits DOE
Location: London
Region: London

We are currently looking for a Framework Commercial Lead to work for an industry leading main contractor with offices based across London. In this role, you will be responsible for up to £400m worth of work over a 4 year period for client Network Rail. Reporting into the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for a team of Commercial Managers and Managing Quantity Surveyors.

In order to be considered for this role you must have excellent understanding of NEC Target cost contracts, as well as previous experience within the civil engineering/ rail industry working with a main contractor.

Candidate Profile & Responsibilities

• Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management
• Ideally Chartered through RICS
• At least 10 – 15 years experience, with most recent experience in a similar role
• Understanding of Network Rail procedures
• Understanding of NEC Target Cost
• Be able to effectively manage a large budget & team
• Be able to build and maintain client relationships
• At all times represent core values of the business
• Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Efficiently manage of all financial functions including Cost management of projects, Forecast cost to completion, Management of CV systems and Financial reporting.
• Recruit and conduct interviews where necessary

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong commercial manager to forward their career with a contractor who can offer projects including HS2 as well as continuous high profile frameworks within rail.

To apply, please contact Luke Stone on 0207 401 8886 for a confidential discussion.