Signalling Commercial Manager

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company is looking for an experienced Commercial Manager for railway signalling projects in Derby. This role entails managing multiple projects, ensuring cost control and contractual compliance. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record within the rail sector, strong logistical skills, and familiarity with NEC contracts. This is a unique opportunity to work in a key position within a growing team on a rolling 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the rail sector.
• Strong background in railway signalling projects.
• In-depth knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of multiple rail signalling projects from pre-contract through to final account.
• Management of budgets, forecasts, CVRs, and cost control.
• Contract administration including change control and claims.
• Supporting project and engineering teams to ensure commercial best practice.

Skills

Commercial management

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Contract administration

Financial acumen

Education

Professional qualification (RICS, CIOB or similar)

Job description

Job Title: Commercial Manager – Rail Signalling Projects

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to support a growing portfolio of railway signalling projects based in Derby. This role will play a key part in the commercial management of multiple signalling schemes, ensuring strong cost control, contractual compliance, and commercial performance across the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience within rail signalling, with a solid understanding of Network Rail frameworks, contracts, and delivery environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial management of multiple rail signalling projects from pre-contract through to final account

• Management of budgets, forecasts, CVRs, and cost control

• Contract administration (NEC preferred) including change control, compensation events, and claims

• Supporting project and engineering teams to ensure commercial best practice

• Managing and mentoring commercial staff where required

• Working closely with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors

• Ensuring compliance with company procedures and rail industry standards

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the rail sector

• Strong background in railway signalling projects (essential)

• In-depth knowledge of NEC contracts

• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong commercial, contractual, and financial acumen

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Eligible to work in the UK

Desirable

• Experience working on Network Rail frameworks

• Professional qualification (RICS, CIOB or similar)

• Knowledge of major rail signalling systems and delivery processes

This is a 6 month rolling contract inside IR35

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.