Senior Commercial Manager - Rail
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Salary
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£50,100
Going rate
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SOC 2432 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 27% sure that is the right code. Skanska is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2432 (Marketing and commercial managers) · 27% match
- Likely 2440 (Business and financial project management professionals) · 20% match
- Likely 1131 (Financial managers and directors) · 19% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2432 Marketing and commercial managers Most likely code | £35,000 | £40,000 | £45,100 | £50,100 |
2440 Business and financial project management professionals Also possible | £39,500 | £45,200 | £50,800 | £56,500 |
1131 Financial managers and directors Also possible | £52,600 | £60,100 | £67,600 | £75,100 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
You will be working in the Infrastructure OU in the Commercial team based in Leavesden (Watford) in where we are responsible for building world-class rail solutions nationwide — from new stations and bridges to major network upgrades. With safety, efficiency and sustainability at the heart of our work, we collaborate closely with customers to meet passenger and freight needs while leaving a lasting positive impact on communities and the environment.
We are currently looking for a Senior Commercial Manager - Rail who will successfully manage a project commercial delivery team, project finances and contractual obligations internally and externally, including all subcontract packages as a member Project Management Team.
As The Senior Commercial Manager - Rail, You Will
- Set a commercial strategy that sets challenging financial targets that achieve the best case gross project margin and where possible outperform Targets.
- Have an objective view on programme period and critical path activities in line with the contract obligations.
- Be able to analyse a proposed contract and understand risks and opportunities available.
- Set a commercial strategy with operations lead and present to senior leadership team.
- Manage and report the end life forecasting implemented through internal procedures, the monthly cost / value reconciliations, the variation's procedures and the risk and opportunity management procedures.
- Undertake line management responsibilities for direct report staff ensuring each is effectively managed, have a current performance review and learning plan and are able to carry out the duties assigned to them.
- Experience working on large projects £100m+ (ideally within a rail environment).
- 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
- Professional development
- Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d l
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Where this offer sits in the market
Marketing and commercial managers (SOC 2432) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~108k in sample- Middle half £40,664–67,912
- Median £53,404
- Going rate £50,100
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £35,000–45,100
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2432 going rate of £50,100. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.