Commercial Manager
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Occupation Type
Construction project managers and related professionals
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£44,300
(£22.72 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
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Description
Location
London, GB
Department Name
Strategic Sourcing
About Network Rail
🌟 Join our Commercial and Procurement Team at Network Rail High Speed – (Commercial Manager)
Who We Are
Network Rail High Speed Ltd. (NRHS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the UK’s only international high-speed railway (HS1) owned by London St. Pancras Highspeed.
The 109km London St. Pancras Highspeed infrastructure consists of a diverse range of railway assets such as the track, signalling, overhead line, lineside buildings, depots, viaducts and long tunnels. NRHS is also responsible for operating and maintaining three international stations; St Pancras, Stratford and Ebbsfleet International.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, NRHS is privately financed under an agreement with our client London St. Pancras Highspeed, undertaking a diverse range of activities from railway infrastructure maintenance and operations - through to station facilities management and retail on behalf of our client.
Our Vision: For everyone to love High Speed rail!
https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-routes/network-rail-high-speed/
Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more!
Brief Description
The role
We have an exciting opportunity within Network Rail High Speed for a Commercial Manager.
We are looking for a Commercial Manager, to act as a commercial support resource for the route/programme. You will provide professional commercial expertise and guidance to enable the route/programme to achieve compliance with relevant business targets, processes and procedures.
You will assist in the resolution of commercial issues and also act as the champion within the function when these issues require escalation.
Key accountabilities:
London, GB
Department Name
Strategic Sourcing
About Network Rail
🌟 Join our Commercial and Procurement Team at Network Rail High Speed – (Commercial Manager)
Who We Are
Network Rail High Speed Ltd. (NRHS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the UK’s only international high-speed railway (HS1) owned by London St. Pancras Highspeed.
The 109km London St. Pancras Highspeed infrastructure consists of a diverse range of railway assets such as the track, signalling, overhead line, lineside buildings, depots, viaducts and long tunnels. NRHS is also responsible for operating and maintaining three international stations; St Pancras, Stratford and Ebbsfleet International.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, NRHS is privately financed under an agreement with our client London St. Pancras Highspeed, undertaking a diverse range of activities from railway infrastructure maintenance and operations - through to station facilities management and retail on behalf of our client.
Our Vision: For everyone to love High Speed rail!
https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-routes/network-rail-high-speed/
Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more!
Brief Description
The role
We have an exciting opportunity within Network Rail High Speed for a Commercial Manager.
We are looking for a Commercial Manager, to act as a commercial support resource for the route/programme. You will provide professional commercial expertise and guidance to enable the route/programme to achieve compliance with relevant business targets, processes and procedures.
You will assist in the resolution of commercial issues and also act as the champion within the function when these issues require escalation.
Key accountabilities:
- Support the programme and project teams in monitoring for breaches of compliance with Network Rail High Speed corporate governance and rules in a timely manner.
We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here .
Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!
About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us , whilst you have a healthy work life balance.
We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer 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.
About The Role (External)
The person
So, who are we looking for? If you can answer ‘yes’ to the following questions, then we look forward to receiving your application.
Do you have the following essential criteria?
Desirable criteria
The important stuff
What can we offer you in return?
We follow a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay range:
Salary: £43,588 - £51,719 plus inner London allowance (£3,270)
The role will be based at One Stratford Place, with frequent travel to other office and site locations along the High Speed route.
If successful at shortlisting stage, you will be invited to an interview.
In addition, we can offer you a rewarding career with excellent benefits, including:
🌞 Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days) with the option to buy/sell days.
✨ Defined benefit pension scheme.
🚂 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
🚂 Up to 75% off leisure travel.
🎟️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
🎁 Discounts at some stations with your Network Rail pass
🌍 Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
🕊️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact
❤ Healthcare scheme, GymPass discounts, cycle to work scheme - plus more
🧸 We offer generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
In addition to the excellent benefits listed above, please click on the link below to read on what we offer to our employees:
Life at Network Rail
We want all our people to feel empowered to succeed, so we provide solid training and development opportunities to enhance your knowledge, increase your confidence, and enable you to achieve your career ambitions.
If you have been referred for a job vacancy in the Southern region of Network Rail, please complete the form below:
So, who are we looking for? If you can answer ‘yes’ to the following questions, then we look forward to receiving your application.
Do you have the following essential criteria?
- Demonstrable experience in commercially managing investment projects?
- Demonstrable relevant experience?
- Good understanding of railway and construction industry forms of contract?
- Good understanding of the construction/railway industry?
- Good negotiation skills?
- A good knowledge of the construction industry and relation supply chains (including commercial and contract administration processes)?
- An excellent understanding of works delivery contracts?
- Are you highly numerate?
- The ability to communicate at all levels (both internally and externally)?
- Effective and proven negotiation skills?
- NEC experience?
Desirable criteria
- Significant experience of working within a generalist commercial environment
- Awareness of industry issues
The important stuff
What can we offer you in return?
We follow a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay range:
Salary: £43,588 - £51,719 plus inner London allowance (£3,270)
The role will be based at One Stratford Place, with frequent travel to other office and site locations along the High Speed route.
If successful at shortlisting stage, you will be invited to an interview.
In addition, we can offer you a rewarding career with excellent benefits, including:
🌞 Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days) with the option to buy/sell days.
✨ Defined benefit pension scheme.
🚂 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
🚂 Up to 75% off leisure travel.
🎟️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
🎁 Discounts at some stations with your Network Rail pass
🌍 Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
🕊️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact
❤ Healthcare scheme, GymPass discounts, cycle to work scheme - plus more
🧸 We offer generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
In addition to the excellent benefits listed above, please click on the link below to read on what we offer to our employees:
Life at Network Rail
We want all our people to feel empowered to succeed, so we provide solid training and development opportunities to enhance your knowledge, increase your confidence, and enable you to achieve your career ambitions.
If you have been referred for a job vacancy in the Southern region of Network Rail, please complete the form below:
Targeted Diversity Employee Referral Form
If you are successful in your application, you may be required to go through a security vetting process (depending on the role).
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for our people.We want our employees to reflect the diverse communities that we serve. We welcome different and fresh ways of thinking and encourage a culture where people feel empowered to act and we would consider flexible working.
Closing date and application process
The closing date will be 27 March 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. Network Rail High Speed retains the right to close the advert early depending on application volume.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard
All prospective candidates who are offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
You can visit Evenbreaks 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.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
If you are successful in your application, you may be required to go through a security vetting process (depending on the role).
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for our people.We want our employees to reflect the diverse communities that we serve. We welcome different and fresh ways of thinking and encourage a culture where people feel empowered to act and we would consider flexible working.
Closing date and application process
The closing date will be 27 March 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. Network Rail High Speed retains the right to close the advert early depending on application volume.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard
All prospective candidates who are offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
You can visit Evenbreaks 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.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information