Senior Commercial Manager – Rail Infrastructure

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager for rail infrastructure projects in London. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing large projects and commercial teams while maintaining client relations. This role offers a salary of £110,000 plus benefits, and immediate start is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying.
• At least five years experience at Commercial Manager level.
• Previous main contractor experience on major rail projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large commercial team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Negotiate contracts and manage change effectively.
• Ensure timely issue of required notices and compliance.

Skills

Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying

At least five years experience at Commercial Manager level

Previous main contractor experience working on major rail projects

Experience managing high profile clients

Experienced with multiple forms of contract including NEC

Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (Desirable)

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Senior Commercial Manager – Rail Infrastructure

Salary: £110,000 + benefits DOE
Location: London
Region: London

We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Commercial Manager with previous experience of running major projects with values up to £250m, working for main civil engineering contractors. This project is part of a wider area redevelopment which will include the construction of 10,000 new homes.

Candidate Profile

• Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying
• At least five years experience at Commercial Manager level
• Previous main contractor experience working on major rail projects
• Experience managing high profile clients such as Network Rail and TFL
• Experienced with multiple forms of contract including NEC (various options) NR, ICC, Target Cost etc.
• Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (Desirable)

Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for managing a large commercial team of Quantity Surveyors of all levels.
• Reporting into the Commercial Director of the Rail business
• Understand the contractual requirements of project documents including the roles and responsibilities of all involved and the notices required to record change etc. Ensure all required notices are issued in a timely manner.
• Identify unacceptable terms and conditions and negotiate contracts with clients and employers
• Identify unacceptable wording in bonds, warranties and other guarantees
• Liaise with the customer, his representatives and other 3rd parties on commercial issues, including the agreement of additional monies.
• Cost management for project
• Understand allowances for elements of work (Preliminaries, materials, subcontract etc.)
• Understanding of cost to end of reporting period and comparison with allowance
• Understand forecast cost to completion
• Establish and use cost management systems
• Value management for project
• Prepare interim and final account and ensure payment
• Understanding of true value to end of reporting period and comparison with actual cost expended
• Understanding of forecast final value at completion
• Change management for project

The client is looking for someone to start as soon as possible, taking into account relevant notice periods etc.