Rail Commercial Manager – Hybrid, High-Impact Projects

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

WSP My Hour

Gymflex scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Chartership support

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Commercial Manager (Rail) to join our PMCM Rail team in the UK. You will support delivery of major rail programmes, drive commercial governance, manage budgets and procurement, and work with clients, suppliers and delivery partners to optimise commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.

The role offers hybrid working with a strong emphasis on collaboration across client offices and project sites, and opportunities to develop expertise with

Qualifications

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Professional accreditation, MRICS or MCIOB, or working towards it.
• Experience in commercial management within rail or infrastructure.
• Experience delivering infrastructure projects in client, contractor or consultancy environments.
• Knowledge of Network Rail, HS2, TfGM or similar rail bodies is advantageous.
• Track record of achieving commercial outcomes on infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in commercial management systems, tools and software.
• Understanding NEC3 and NEC4 contracts and commercial management principles.
• 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

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

NEC3/NEC4 contracts knowledge

Risk management

Commercial management systems

Procurement

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

MRICS/MCIOB accreditation

Tools

Commercial management software

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Commercial Manager (Rail) to join our PMCM Rail team in the UK. You will support delivery of major rail programmes, drive commercial governance, manage budgets and procurement, and work with clients, suppliers and delivery partners to optimise commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.

The role offers hybrid working with a strong emphasis on collaboration across client offices and project sites, and opportunities to develop expertise with