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Scotland's Railway is part of this large family and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.

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Brief Description

To provide post-contract commercial management of activities and post provision of specialist commercial advice, guidance and recommendations to maximise commercial opportunities and mitigate risks.

About the role (External)

Here are some of the duties your role will include: -

• Support the functional teams in monitoring for breaches of corporate governance - compliance with Network Rail Corporate Governance rules in a timely manner.

• Manage cost reporting of all allocated accounts within the Network Rail reporting framework including Cost Forecasting, Anticipated Final Cost, Cost of Work Done, Gross Billing and Current Contract Value.

• Monitor, manage and report on all commercial aspects of allocated portfolio providing accurate positions of Cost Of Work Done, Cost Forecasting and relevant risks to all relevant parties, including but not limited to: Senior Commercial team, Project Delivery team & Asset Management team.

• Be aware of Project Delivery Team's activities, be available to provide commercial guidance where required. Lead commercial review of contractor delivery; attending all progress meetings to actively influence contractor's commercial behaviours, delivery and activity.

• Manage assessment and valuation of contractor's applications and processing of payment certification in accordance with Network Rail processes, contractual terms and conditions and commensurate with contractual entitlement. Cost elements should be challenged, audited where appropriate and valuations should be consistent with agreed site progress, looking to collaboratively work with the Project Delivery Team to provide and accurate assessment of payment applications.

• Provide pro-active advice and guidance to the budget holders on all change including proposed scope changes, recommending appropriate action in accordance with Network Rail change control systems and produce all required documentation for approval in accordance with levels of delegated authority including comparative estimates where required in a timely manner. Understand and provide periodic/monthly cost-to-date advice, including current commitments and unremitted budget.

• Produce of applications for payment/invoices to outside clients in accordance with relevant funding agreements, including supporting documentation as appropriate.

• Identify and advise on all commercial risk/claim events.

• Provide of ad-hoc management information and analysis to promote informed decision-making.

• Produce appropriate commercial correspondence and contractual notices for issue in accordance with contractual conditions. Commercial records should be retained and archived properly upon close out.

• Undertake final account settlements and internal reconciliation for contract close-out (per the project authority, project plan) as required and within agreed timescales. For multi-year framework agreements, agree and reconcile annual accounts within 6 months of each year-end.

• Support demonstration of efficiencies and continual improvement of estimating by undertaking cost analysis of completed accounts and feedback as per Cost Allocation Feedback process.

• Support with pre and post contract procurement activities as appropriate.

• Provide support to estimating resources, offering guidance and advice on account scale/scope as required.

• Support the negotiation of all prices under existing contracts/framework agreements (including the negotiation of target costs) and fully participates in the associated quantitative risk assessment and value management workshops, as required. Provide advice on best suited route to market for Project Delivery team.

What you will bring to the role: -

Essential

• Extensive experience in commercial management.

• Demonstrable relevant experience

• Good understanding of NR Suite and construction industry forms of contract

• Good understanding of the construction/railway industry

• Good negotiation skills

Desirable

• Educated to degree standard in related subject

• Membership of a relevant professional institute, chartered status

• Significant experience of working within a generalist commercial environment

• Awareness of industry issues

• Six Sigma Yellow Belt

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How to apply (External)

Salary: £43,588 - £50,018

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Closing date: Midnight of 21.05.25

Please note proof of all essential qualifications will be required.

Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted.

Please note the recruitment process for this role is a competency based interview.

We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone!

Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

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