Hybrid Rail Commercial Manager — Lead Major Projects

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development and Chartership

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Commercial Manager (Rail) to support the PMCM Rail team in delivering major UK rail programmes. You will work with client Project Managers, suppliers and delivery partners to drive commercial performance from initiation through to close-out.

The role focuses on governance, financial control, change management and risk mitigation across multi-disciplinary programmes, with hybrid working and opportunities to develop professional accreditation and Chartership

Qualifications

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Professional accreditation, working towards MRICS or MCIOB.
• Experience in commercial management within the rail or wider infrastructure sector.
• Experience delivering infrastructure projects in a client, contractor or consultancy environment.
• Knowledge of organisations such as Network Rail, HS2, TfGM or other rail delivery bodies would be advantageous.
• A track record of contributing to successful commercial outcomes on infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in commercial management systems, tools and software.
• A good understanding of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts and commercial management principles.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, risk management and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, providing commercial support and advice.
• Prepare monthly commercial, cost and risk reports to support project decision-making.
• Support commercial management activities in line with contractual requirements and client governance processes.
• Manage project budgets, cost forecasting, tracking and reporting activities.
• Support procurement activities, including reviewing and negotiating commercial terms with suppliers and contractors.
• Contribute to effective supply chain management, promoting collaboration and positive working relationships.
• Ensure compliance with client commercial procedures and standards.
• Review project expenditure, invoices and commercial submissions.
• Participate in commercial meetings with contractors, suppliers and delivery partners.
• Administer contracts throughout the project lifecycle, from award through to final close-out.
• Support the management of change events, including variations, claims and compensation events.
• Monitor contract performance and assist with resolving commercial issues and contractual correspondence.
• Undertake financial forecasting and support risk identification and mitigation activities.
• Support resource planning to help achieve commercial and programme objectives.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, supporting early warning processes and risk reduction activities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Risk management

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management

MRICS/MCIOB accreditation track

Tools

Commercial management software

Procurement tools

Contract management systems

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Commercial Manager (Rail) to support the PMCM Rail team in delivering major UK rail programmes. You will work with client Project Managers, suppliers and delivery partners to drive commercial performance from initiation through to close-out.

The role focuses on governance, financial control, change management and risk mitigation across multi-disciplinary programmes, with hybrid working and opportunities to develop professional accreditation and Chartership