Programme Commercial Manager - Central Government

Spinwell Global; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Programme Commercial Manager to oversee commercial management for railway and construction projects. The role involves developing commercial strategies, resolving disputes, and managing procurement and financial processes. Candidates should have relevant experience and a degree-level education. The position is hybrid with 3 days in-office work required.

Qualifications

• Experience in railway and/or construction project management.
• Strong knowledge of procurement strategies and financial reporting.
• Ability to lead and resolve legal/commercial disputes.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial management work for the programme.
• Develop strategies for procurement and cost management.
• Lead resolution of financial and commercial disputes.

Skills

Knowledge of railway and/or construction contract conditions

Team management and negotiation

Dispute resolution

Building internal and external networks

Coaching and assessing team capabilities

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Role: Programme Commercial Manager REF 95384
Contract Length: Until 26/04/26
Location: Hybrid/London or York – 3 days per week in office
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate
Security Clearance: BPSS

Responsibilities

• Functionally responsible for all the commercial management work. Agree with Programme Director the contract strategy for all projects in their area to facilitate timely and efficient implementation.
• Develop and deploy a robust Commercial Strategy for the management and control of the Programme. This will include development of a work packaging strategy together with plans for effective cost management.
• Develop a Procurement Strategy for the Programme, including the processes for the selection of suitable Contractors and Consultants. Agree with the Programme Director the appropriate supplier engagement model for each work package in the Programme. Compliance with the procurement act.
• Lead the management and resolution of legal and/or commercial disputes in own area of expertise in conjunction with Functional commercial management and the Programme Director.
• Confirm that all Financial and Commercial reports produced by the Programme are clear and accurate.
• Check that all Financial variances are investigated and reported accurately to the Programme Finance Director and Programme Director, with appropriate mitigation plans.
• Continuously monitor, review and improve the programme financial and commercial strategies in the interests of the Programme.
• Confirm that appropriate financial budget and authority is in place for all packages in the Programme. Maintain compliance with Investment Regulations.
• Establish appropriate control and audit regimes to achieve adherence to client’s procedures, relevant Group and client company standards.
• Manage the deployment of commercial resources within the Programme and arrange additional support if needed.
• Mobilise Estimating and Risk Management support for Programme activities as required.

Qualifications and experience

• Knowledge of the use and application of railway and / or construction industry conditions of contract
• Educated to degree level or equivalent and professional qualification
• Experienced staff manager and negotiator
• Demonstrate experience of resolution of construction contract disputes and robust post contract management
• Relevant railway and/or construction experience
• Knowledge of railway commercial contract management and estimating
• Demonstrable experience of actively building internal and external networks and partnering across functions and boundaries
• Demonstrable experience of coaching and addressing team and individual capability requirements
• Demonstrable experience of assessing the impact of decisions on customers, with consideration of value for money and business priorities

If you are a Programme Commercial Manager, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

Disability Confident

As a member of the disability confident scheme, the client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.