Senior Commercial Manager

TXM Recruit; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager in Manchester. This role involves managing post-contract activities and leading negotiations in rail infrastructure projects. Applicants should have a relevant degree and strong experience in commercial management, with a competitive salary of up to £65,000 along with flexible working and a good benefits package.

Benefits

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Pension

Healthcare

Performance-related pay

Lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Strong experience in commercial management within rail infrastructure or construction.
• Skilled negotiator with experience resolving contract disputes.
• Knowledge of industry conditions of contract.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-contract commercial activities, frameworks and contracts.
• Lead negotiations, contract reviews, and change control processes.
• Provide commercial strategy, cost management, estimating and risk analysis.
• Support dispute resolution, final accounts, and supplier relationships.
• Lead and mentor commercial staff, ensuring projects are resourced effectively.

Skills

Commercial management

Negotiation

Risk analysis

Education

Degree or professional qualification

Job description

Overview

TXM are working with a major infrastructure client seeking experienced Senior Commercial Managers to join their expanding team. These roles offer the opportunity to lead commercial activities across high-profile projects, driving value, governance and innovation within a complex portfolio of works.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-contract commercial activities, frameworks and contracts.
• Lead negotiations, contract reviews, and change control processes.
• Provide commercial strategy, cost management, estimating and risk analysis.
• Support dispute resolution, final accounts, and supplier relationships.
• Lead and mentor commercial staff, ensuring projects are resourced effectively.

Qualifications / What we're looking for

• Degree or professional qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Strong experience in commercial management within rail infrastructure or construction
• Skilled negotiator with experience resolving contract disputes.
• Knowledge of industry conditions of contract.

What’s on offer / Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Pension, healthcare, performance-related pay and a range of lifestyle benefits