Rail Project Commercial Lead – Flexible Work

VolkerWessels; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Competitive annual leave

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Shopping and restaurant vouchers

Training and development opportunities

Family friendly policies including...

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Mental health support

Job summary

VolkerRail is seeking a Project Commercial Manager to lead the commercial strategy across a portfolio of rail infrastructure projects. You will manage a team, drive forecasting, change control, client relationships and ensure governance, profitability and cash generation throughout project lifecycles.

Experience in construction, infrastructure or rail sectors is essential; degree or professional qualification is preferred. The role offers embedded career development within VolkerWessels UK.

Qualifications

• Significant commercial management experience within construction, infrastructure or rail projects.
• Strong contractual and financial acumen with leadership ability to develop high-performing teams.
• Experience managing client relationships and leading commercial negotiations.
• Knowledge of change controls, claims, extensions of time and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of a portfolio of rail projects to meet financial and contractual objectives.
• Maximise profitability, turnover and cash flow through governance and control.
• Oversee forecasting, budgeting, cost management and monthly reporting.
• Lead change control, compensation events, claims and time extensions negotiations.
• Manage subcontractor procurement and ensure best value and compliance.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders across project lifecycles.
• Develop and mentor commercial teams and support business development.

Skills

Commercial management

Rail projects

Forecasting

Budgeting

Change management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in construction/engineering

Job description

VolkerRail is seeking a Project Commercial Manager to lead the commercial strategy across a portfolio of rail infrastructure projects. You will manage a team, drive forecasting, change control, client relationships and ensure governance, profitability and cash generation throughout project lifecycles.

Experience in construction, infrastructure or rail sectors is essential; degree or professional qualification is preferred. The role offers embedded career development within VolkerWessels UK.