Senior Commercial Manager - C&P

Network Rail; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to provide strategic commercial support for significant rail projects. This role involves overseeing commercial management, leading negotiations, and ensuring compliance throughout the project lifecycle. With a focus on enhancing railway infrastructure, the position offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to transformative projects valued at billions. Enjoy a hybrid working model and a range of benefits, including generous annual leave and travel discounts. If you have a passion for the railway industry and a proven track record in commercial management, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

75% discount off leisure travel

75% discount on season tickets

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in railway or construction industry.
• Knowledge of railway and construction industry contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-contract commercial activities and support pre-contract activities.
• Lead risk, value management, and cost estimation during project lifecycle.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Dispute Resolution

Commercial Management

Risk Management

Cost Estimation

Education

Degree or Equivalent Qualification

Job description

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Location

Leeds, GB

Department Name

IN TRU - West 2BC (457350) G2

About Network Rail

Key Information

• Role: Senior Commercial Manager x 2
• Salary: £55,596 to £63,797 per annum
• Location: Leeds Whitehall Quay
• Contract type: Permanent
• Office Requirement: Hybrid. Minimum of 3 days per week in the office

Important notice: This vacancy is for 2 Senior Commercial Manager roles.

Benefits include 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, a discretionary 75% discount off leisure travel, and 75% discount on season tickets. Network Rail Benefits

About the Role

This role provides commercial support for the TRU central portfolio, managing several commercial managers and assistant commercial managers. The portfolio includes diverse projects such as rail depot enhancements, station platform extensions, and upgrades to improve resilience.

Key projects include the Digital programme, valued at circa £500m, focusing on digital technology implementation across the route, and the W2BC programme, valued at circa £1.5bn, aiming to transform the TransPennine main line for more frequent, faster, and greener trains.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-contract commercial activities and support pre-contract activities for frameworks and contracts.
• Oversee commercial management of frameworks, including negotiations, valuation, and progress meetings.
• Lead risk, value management, and cost estimation during project lifecycle.
• Negotiate prices and manage contractual variations and claims.
• Ensure accurate project reporting and variance analysis.
• Lead and resource the commercial team effectively.
• Handle contract changes, contractual notices, and dispute resolution.
• Establish compliance controls and manage project closeouts.
• Support continual improvement in estimating and procurement processes.

Candidate Requirements

• Knowledge of railway and construction industry contracts.
• Degree or equivalent qualification, with professional accreditation.
• Experience in negotiation and dispute resolution in construction.
• At least 5 years’ relevant railway/construction experience.
• Understanding of railway commercial contract management.

Desirable Skills

• Experience managing and developing teams.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with contractor accounts.

Application Process

Network Rail is an inclusive employer, encouraging flexible working and applications from all backgrounds. For accessibility support, contact [e-mail]. All offers are conditional upon pre-employment checks, including drugs and alcohol testing. The closing date is 15th May 2025, but early closing may occur depending on application volume.