Rail Replacement Contract & Commercial Lead

GTR; Crawley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Final salary pension

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Healthcare

Free travel for you and family on GTR

75% off travel on other TOCs

Discounted Oyster Card

Family-friendly policies

StarHub discounts

Career development opportunities

Opportunity to make a real difference

Job summary

Greater Thameslink Railway (GTR) is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee the Rail Replacement contract, ensuring value for money and regulatory compliance.

You will lead governance, manage supplier performance and collaborate with Procurement, Operations, and Finance to deliver safe, reliable rail replacement services. This role offers progression within the UK's largest rail operator and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of contract management principles and governance.
• Experience with rail industry operations and disruption management.
• Understanding regulatory frameworks and passenger obligations.
• Strong ability to interpret complex contracts.
• Proven track record in negotiating commercial terms.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the commercial and contractual lifecycle of the Rail Replacement contract, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and governance standards.
• Lead supplier governance through regular performance reviews, service meetings and contractual engagement, ensuring suppliers deliver agreed service levels and continuous improvement.
• Manage contract performance against agreed KPIs, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to improve operational performance and customer experience.
• Lead the management of contract variations, contractual change mechanisms and commercial negotiations, providing appropriate commercial challenge where required.
• Review and validate supplier invoices, management fees and contractual charges, ensuring accuracy, transparency and value for money.

Skills

Contract management

Supplier governance

Commercial risk

Rail industry operations

Negotiation & influencing

Job description

Greater Thameslink Railway (GTR) is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee the Rail Replacement contract, ensuring value for money and regulatory compliance.

You will lead governance, manage supplier performance and collaborate with Procurement, Operations, and Finance to deliver safe, reliable rail replacement services. This role offers progression within the UK's largest rail operator and a comprehensive benefits package.