AMS PSR

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Commercial Manager for a 3 month hybrid contract London based, 3 days per week and the remainder is working from home.

Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail – Europe’s largest civil engineering project – to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!

As a Commercial Manager , your main responsibilities will be:

• Cost Management & Reporting: Lead cost forecasting, reporting, and analysis for signaling projects using Network Rail’s reporting framework and Oracle systems. Ensure accurate tracking of Anticipated Final Cost, Cost of Work Done, and Contract Value

• Project Collaboration: Work closely with Project Managers to review and challenge contractor applications, validate progress against site delivery, and ensure payment certifications align with contractual entitlements.

• Commercial Oversight: Monitor commercial performance across signaling projects, flag risks early, and propose mitigation strategies. Attend progress meetings to influence contractor behavior and ensure compliance with delivery expectations

• Change & Risk Control: Advise on scope changes and commercial risks, prepare documentation for approvals, and support change control processes in line with delegated authority.

• Contractor Engagement: Lead valuation of medium-risk contracts, support negotiation of prices under existing frameworks, and participate in risk and value management workshops.

Essential: 

• NWR Project Knowledge: Proven understanding of Network Rail (NWR) standards and procedures

• Procurement in Signaling Projects: Familiarity with sourcing and procurement processes specific to signalling infrastructure.

• Advanced Excel Skills: Proficient in Excel, including the use of pivot tables for data analysis and reportin

• Contract Management: Experience raising and managing contract orders within project environments.

• Cost Reporting: Ability to compile, interpret, and present cost reports to stakeholders.

• Flexibility and Initiative: Willingness to take on ad hoc duties and support evolving project needs.

Desirable:

• Oracle Expertise: Demonstrated experience working with Oracle project modules and systems

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".