Senior Rail Commercial Manager – Hybrid

Arriva Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Competitive salary

Job summary

RTS Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial delivery of major rail infrastructure and depot projects across the UK. The role reports to the Head of Commercial and offers flexible hybrid working, with home working, head office attendance and site visits as required.

You will own the full commercial lifecycle from pre-contract to final account, manage CVRs and forecasting, and build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and stakeholders in the rail

Qualifications

• Significant commercial management experience within rail infrastructure, construction or engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Proven experience managing project commercial performance, CVRs and financial reporting.
• Experience leading contract negotiations, claims management and final account settlements.
• Strong procurement and supply chain management experience.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Excellent commercial awareness and risk management capabilities.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of rail infrastructure and depot projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Manage Depot Access Agreements (DAAs) and ensure contractual and operational compliance.
• Oversee commercial arrangements for depot services, including maintenance, cleaning, stabling and specialist rail equipment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Train Operating Companies, Network Rail and key service providers.
• Lead procurement activities, subcontractor appointments and supplier negotiations.
• Take ownership of CVR reporting and forecasting.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans, cash flow forecasts and financial reports.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks whilst maximising growth opportunities.
• Lead and develop commercial teams, supporting professional growth and high performance.
• Administer NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, including compensation events, claims and final accounts.
• Support strategic planning, bid submissions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Rail infrastructure

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

CVR reporting

Budgeting & cost control

Procurement & supplier negotiations

Leadership & people management

Stakeholder relationship management

Contract negotiations & final accounts

Risk management

Communication & negotiation

Job description

RTS Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial delivery of major rail infrastructure and depot projects across the UK. The role reports to the Head of Commercial and offers flexible hybrid working, with home working, head office attendance and site visits as required.

You will own the full commercial lifecycle from pre-contract to final account, manage CVRs and forecasting, and build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and stakeholders in the rail