Location
Blackfriars, GB
Department Name
ET RS CP Commercial (571009) G1
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Vacancy Details
Duration: Permanent
Location: This role is based in London Puddle Dock
This role is a full-time opportunity, flexible working patterns will be considered.
Band & Salary: Band 3C £55,596 - £63,797
Brief Description
Who are we looking for? We’re looking for a seasoned Senior Commercial Manager with a strong background in contract and commercial management, ideally within the rail, infrastructure, or construction sectors. You’ll bring proven experience in leading commercial strategy, managing high-value contracts, and ensuring robust financial governance across complex projects. The ideal candidate will be confident working with NEC contracts, skilled in stakeholder engagement, and committed to driving value for money across the supply chain. This is a key leadership role where strategic thinking and attention to detail are essential.
About The Role (External)
About the team..
You’ll be joining a supportive and collaborative Commercial & Procurement team that plays a key role in keeping Britain’s railways running efficiently and safely. We work closely with a wide range of stakeholders across the business to deliver value for money, ensure compliance, and support strategic objectives. It’s a fast-paced and dynamic environment where your ideas are valued, and professional development is encouraged.
What does the average day look like? In this role, you’ll take the lead on shaping and implementing effective commercial strategies across projects, ensuring strong cost management and driving value throughout the lifecycle. You'll oversee framework agreements and contractor performance, contribute to procurement, and proactively manage estimating, risk and value. By negotiating contract terms and managing reporting, you’ll ensure transparency and timely action on any variances. You’ll lead and support a high-performing commercial team, offer expert guidance on contract changes, and help resolve disputes when they arise. Ensuring compliance, closing out final accounts, and analysing project costs to support continuous improvement will also be key. As a role model, you’ll contribute to developing your team while supporting procurement activities from start to finish.
Essential Criteria
- Knowledge of railway and construction industry conditions of contract
- Educated to degree level or equivalent and professional qualification.
- Experienced negotiator
- 3 years’ relevant railway and/or construction contract management experience
Please See Attached Job Description For Full Details.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of resolution of construction contract disputes
- Knowledge of railway commercial contract management
- Experience of managing and developing a team of staff
- Good communication skills both written and oral
- Experience of contractors accounts
How To Apply (External)
Additional Information…
Closing date: 2 nd July. On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted.
Next Steps: Interviews will be held W/C 7 th July, depending on business requirements.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision
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Some of our great benefits:
🌍 Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.
🌞 Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
🎁 Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
Defined benefit pension scheme
🚂 75% subsidy on train tickets.
🎟 ️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
🕊 ️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
Plus more….
