Senior Commercial Manager

In the Senior Commercial Manager role, you will manage the post contract commercial contract management and support pre-contract activity of all frameworks and contracts related to the programme of works., 1. Establish and implement appropriate commercial strategies including effective project cost management and provide feedback into subsequent procurement processes. 2. Provide commercial management of framework agreements and supporting contracts leading the commercial review of contractor delivery, attending valuation and progress meetings as necessary. 3. Initiate estimating and risk and value management of projects in a timely manner during the project life-cycle, recommending appropriate mitigating actions on commercial/risk events at the earliest opportunity. 4. Lead the negotiation of all prices under existing contracts/framework agreements (including the negotiation of target costs) and fully participate in the associated Quantitative Risk Assessment and Value Management Workshops. 5. Monitor and manage all project reporting such that it is accurately maintained and recorded in accordance with company reporting systems. Explain all variances to outturns, period forecasts, AFCs and budget/authority to Commercial Director, proposing mitigating actions at the earliest opportunity. 6. Lead and deploy the commercial team in the management of all live projects ensuring they are adequately resourced from a commercial perspective. 7. Provide pro-active expertise, advice and governance on all contract/scope changes in accordance with change control systems, recommending or authorising appropriate action within delegated authority and progressing the timely resolution of contract variations. 8. Manage all commercial correspondence and contractual notices issued in accordance with contractual conditions to confirm whether Network Rail's contractual position is clearly defined. 9. Identify emerging problems, report contractual claims and support in the management and resolution of legal and/or commercial disputes in conjunction with Functional management as appropriate. 10. Establish appropriate compliance controls and audit regimes to achieve adherence to Network Rail's relevant procedures, Group and company standards. 11. Lead the final account settlements on all projects to manage close out as per the project authority, project plan and within agreed timescales. Monitor all multi-year framework agreements, to agreement and reconciled annual accounts within 6 months of each year-end. 12. Support demonstration of efficiencies and continual improvement of estimating by undertaking cost analysis of completed projects and feedback as per Cost Allocation Feedback process. 13. Support with pre and post contract procurement activities as appropriate acting as role model for commercial staff, providing coaching and development as appropriate.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.,

• Knowledge of railway and construction industry conditions of contract
• Educated to degree level or equivalent and professional qualification
• Experienced negotiator
• Experience of resolution of construction contract disputes
• 5 years' relevant railway and/or construction experience
• 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
Please note: Applicants must provide proof of essential qualifications and/or competencies where required, or demonstrate active progress toward obtaining them, or evidence their applicable experience as a condition of employment., Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should be able to demonstrate your personal commitment to safety and awareness of our safety vision., An ideal candidate will have strong organisational and stakeholder management skills, be able to manage high volumes of workload and prioritise tasks effectively. An ideal candidate will be able to initially work on their own but with a view to build a team of capable and reliable commercial professionals who will support the business from route to market selection & contract formulation through to final accounts and project close out.

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits including a choice of contributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package, a bonus scheme and an annual 75% subsidy on season tickets costing up to £3,333 (to a maximum amount of £2,500). You will also be entitled to 28 days annual leave Salary: £55,596 to £67,813 per annum.
• Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure travel, this includes off peak and super off peak tickets
• Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.
Closing date: 17^th August 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes. Here are a few of the benefits we offer
• 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
• Choice of pension schemes
• 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
• Private Healthcare
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
• Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
• My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount
Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you. Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer.