Rail Commercial Manager (12m Secondment)

Mott MacDonald; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Annual bonus schemes

Employee ownership

Pension matching

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a proactive Commercial Manager on a 12 month secondment to support commercial excellence across the Rail Division. You will provide commercial guidance throughout the project lifecycle, undertake reviews, and help teams identify and manage risks and opportunities, contributing to improved performance and profitability.

You will work with project teams, clients, partners, and supply chain, fostering strong relationships and supporting sustainable growth in a dynamic rail

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial or contract management role within a project-based, infrastructure, engineering or professional services environment.
• Good commercial and financial acumen, with experience supporting project performance, profitability, risk management and governance activities.
• Understanding of common forms of contract, including NEC and other collaborative contracting models, with experience of contract administration and commercial management processes.
• Experienced in bidding activities, in particular contract reviews, and the proposal lifecycle.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with project teams, clients, partners and other stakeholders.
• Ability to identify commercial risks and opportunities, provide practical advice and support effective decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
• Demonstrates high standards of integrity, professionalism and ethical business conduct.
• Experienced using financial and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of commercial excellence across the Rail Division from pre-contracts through delivery.
• Undertake commercial reviews and assurance activities to promote governance, risk management and informed decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with project teams, clients and supply chain to support project outcomes and growth.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities to improve profitability and value realization.
• Promote application of best practice and share lessons across the division.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract governance

Risk management

Bids & proposals

Tools

ERP systems

NEC contracts

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking a proactive Commercial Manager on a 12 month secondment to support commercial excellence across the Rail Division. You will provide commercial guidance throughout the project lifecycle, undertake reviews, and help teams identify and manage risks and opportunities, contributing to improved performance and profitability.

You will work with project teams, clients, partners, and supply chain, fostering strong relationships and supporting sustainable growth in a dynamic rail