Senior Rail Commercial Leader for £100m+ Projects

Skanska View All Jobs; Watford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Skanska is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager - Rail to lead a project commercial delivery team, oversee project finances, and manage contractual obligations for multi-million pound rail initiatives from Leavesden/ Watford.

The role requires setting commercial strategy, analysing contracts for risks and opportunities, reporting end-life forecasts, and ensuring performance reviews for direct reports. Experience on large rail projects (£100m+) and NEC contract knowledge are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large projects (£100m+) in rail is desirable.
• Experience leading commercial teams of 5+ members.
• Proficiency in NEC contract and commercial law is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set a commercial strategy with operations lead and present to senior leadership team.
• Manage project finances, end life forecasting, cost/value reconciliations, variations, and risk and opportunity management procedures.
• Oversee subcontract packages and procurement for public tenders that contain a PQQ and ITT phase.

Skills

Team leadership

Commercial strategy

Risk & opportunity management

Cost/value reporting

Education

Degree in commercial related subject

MRICS or CICES desirable

Job description

Skanska is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager - Rail to lead a project commercial delivery team, oversee project finances, and manage contractual obligations for multi-million pound rail initiatives from Leavesden/ Watford.

The role requires setting commercial strategy, analysing contracts for risks and opportunities, reporting end-life forecasts, and ensuring performance reviews for direct reports. Experience on large rail projects (£100m+) and NEC contract knowledge are highly valued.