Senior Commercial Manager – Rail London

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A top recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead major rail infrastructure projects in London. The role involves managing commercial operations, supporting project management teams, and ensuring financial efficiency. Candidates should be degree qualified and have strong experience in the rail sector and contract management. This full-time position offers a salary of £80,000 - £90,000 plus package depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified, ideally RICS or ICES member.
• Experience in using major forms of contract including NEC.
• Strong appreciation of the Rail sector from direct project experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial operation for major rail infrastructure projects.
• Provide support and advice to commercial and project management teams.
• Manage all financial functions including cost management and reporting.

Skills

Senior Commercial leadership of Rail/Civil Engineering projects

Negotiation and adjudication knowledge

Cost management of project

Contract analysis and risk management

Education

Degree qualified, ideally RICS or ICES member

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Senior Commercial Manager – Rail London

Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + pkg DOE
Location: London
Region: London

One of our top clients is currently seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to spearhead their major rail infrastructure projects based in London and the South East. Working with the Commercial Lead for rail, you will play a major part in the commercial operation of projects ranging from £30m – £100m from start to finish.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Lead for the framework
• Provide support and advice to commercial and project management teams.
• Efficiently manage all financial functions including:
• Cost management of project
• Forecast cost to completion
• Management of CV systems
• Financial reporting
• Liaise with client and stakeholders on all commercial matters.
• Management of change control

What We Are Looking For

• Degree qualified, ideally RICS or ICES member
• Experience in using major forms of contract including NEC
• Senior Commercial leadership of Rail/Civil Engineering projects
• A strong appreciation of the Rail sector, ideally from direct project experience
• Ability to demonstrate claims production, negotiation and adjudication knowledge
• Extensive working knowledge of commercial processes, including contract analysis and risk management

To apply, please submit a copy of your CV. You must be eligible to live and work in the UK, have a background as a main contractor, and be seeking a permanent position.