Rail Framework Commercial Lead — Hybrid & People Leader

Octavius Infrastructure Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Pension and Life Assurance

25 days' Annual Leave, plus birthday

Hybrid working where possible

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Personal and professional development

Job summary

Octavius Infrastructure Limited seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial management of a defined rail framework in London and its surroundings. You will drive commercial performance, governance and risk management, while building a high-performing team and maintaining strong client relationships.

You will guide pre-delivery activities, support commercial decision-making, and ensure delivery remains profitable and sustainable amid project dynamics.

Qualifications

• Proven commercial management experience within civil engineering, infrastructure or complex projects.
• Experience leading, managing and developing commercial teams.
• Strong knowledge of cost management, forecasting, CVRs and contract administration.
• Experience managing commercial risk, change and opportunities.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients, operational teams and senior stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with sound commercial judgement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial performance of the framework, including forecasting, cost control, cash flow and reporting.
• Manage the monthly CVR process, identifying variances and ensuring remedial actions.
• Provide commercial insight and advice to support effective decision-making.
• Manage contractual risk, change and commercial opportunities.
• Support pre-delivery activity, including estimates, contract reviews and supply chain considerations.
• Maintain strong commercial governance, compliance and audit standards.
• Build effective relationships with clients, project teams and supply chain partners.
• Support resolution of commercial issues and disputes.
• Lead and develop a capable commercial team with clear expectations and development plans.

Skills

Commercial management

Team leadership

Cost management

CVR process

Contract admin

Risk management

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical skills

QS degree

Rail experience

Professional body membership

Education

Quantity Surveying or Construction Management degree

Job description

Octavius Infrastructure Limited seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial management of a defined rail framework in London and its surroundings. You will drive commercial performance, governance and risk management, while building a high-performing team and maintaining strong client relationships.

You will guide pre-delivery activities, support commercial decision-making, and ensure delivery remains profitable and sustainable amid project dynamics.