Senior Commercial Manager – Rail Infrastructure

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks an experienced Senior Commercial Manager for a high-profile rail infrastructure project in London. This role involves managing a commercial team, overseeing contract negotiations, and ensuring effective cost management throughout the project lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and relevant experience working with main contractors on significant rail projects.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience at Commercial Manager level.
• Previous main contractor experience on major rail projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large commercial team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Negotiate contracts with clients and identify unacceptable terms.
• Prepare interim and final accounts, ensuring payment.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Cost Management

Team Management

Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Senior Commercial Manager – Rail Infrastructure

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Salary: £110,000 + benefits DOE

Location: London

Region: London

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

Candidate Profile

• Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying
• At least five years of experience at Commercial Manager level
• Previous main contractor experience 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:

• Manage a large commercial team of Quantity Surveyors of all levels
• Report to the Commercial Director of the Rail business
• Understand contractual requirements of project documents, including roles, responsibilities, and notices required to record changes. Ensure timely issuance of notices.
• Negotiate contracts with clients and employers, identifying unacceptable terms and conditions
• Review bonds, warranties, and guarantees for unacceptable wording
• Liaise with customers, their representatives, and third parties on commercial issues, including agreement of additional monies
• Cost management for the project, including understanding allowances for work elements, cost to end of reporting period, and forecast cost to completion
• Establish and utilize cost management systems
• Value management for the project
• Prepare interim and final accounts, ensuring payment
• Understand true value to end of reporting period, compare with actual costs, and forecast final value at completion
• Manage project changes

The client is looking for someone to start as soon as possible, considering relevant notice periods. Please apply or call 0207 401 8886 to register your interest in this role.

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