Senior Interim Commercial Lead – Rail Infrastructure

Ganymede Solutions; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Ganymede Solutions in Birmingham is seeking an Interim Head of Commercial to take ownership of the commercial function across a growing rail infrastructure portfolio. This senior leadership role demands strategic oversight, governance and strong financial control to drive project profitability.

You will lead commercial teams, shape strategy, manage risk and stakeholder relationships with clients and contractors, and work in a hybrid model requiring office and home-based collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior commercial management roles.
• Strong knowledge of rail industry commercial landscape.
• Experience leading commercial teams and governance.
• MRICS or equivalent chartership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commercial function.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies.
• Provide senior-level commercial advice across the project portfolio.
• Oversee commercial governance, financial performance, risk management and contractual compliance.
• Drive effective cost control, forecasting, change management and commercial reporting.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients, contractors and rail industry stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve commercial processes, performance and profitability.
• Work alongside senior leadership to support business development and growth.

Skills

Senior commercial management

Rail industry knowledge

Stakeholder management

Contractual governance

Leadership

Education

MRICS or equivalent

Job description

Ganymede Solutions in Birmingham is seeking an Interim Head of Commercial to take ownership of the commercial function across a growing rail infrastructure portfolio. This senior leadership role demands strategic oversight, governance and strong financial control to drive project profitability.

You will lead commercial teams, shape strategy, manage risk and stakeholder relationships with clients and contractors, and work in a hybrid model requiring office and home-based collaboration.