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On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Programme Commercial Manager - (INSIDE IR35) for a 6 months contract working on a hybrid basis and with an expectation of 3 days per week in either London, Kings Cross or York and 2 days working remotely

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 Programme Commercial Manager - (INSIDE IR35), your main responsibilities will be:

• Commercial Management: Oversee all commercial management work and agree on contract strategies with the Programme Director.
• Commercial and Procurement Strategies: Develop and implement robust commercial and procurement strategies, including work packaging and cost management plans.
• Dispute Resolution: Lead the resolution of legal and commercial disputes in collaboration with functional commercial management and the Programme Director.
• Financial Reporting and Compliance: Ensure financial and commercial reports are clear and accurate, investigate financial variances, and maintain compliance with investment regulations.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor, review, and improve financial and commercial strategies, ensuring appropriate financial budgets and authority are in place.
• Resource and Support Management: Manage the deployment of commercial resources, establish control and audit regimes, and mobilize estimating and risk management support as needed.

Essential

• Extensive railway and construction industry experience: Knowledge of contract conditions, commercial contract management, estimating, and dispute resolution.
• Strong leadership and networking skills: Experienced in staff management, negotiation, coaching, and building internal and external networks.
• Educational and professional qualifications: Degree level education or equivalent, with relevant professional qualifications.

Desirable:

• Experience of the management and review of contractor’s interim and final accounts

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.

Armed Forces Covenant

Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. 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". 

If this role sounds like something that you would be interested in, please click the link to apply or get in touch with Trevor Wilson at Trevor.Wilson@weareams.com