Skip to content

General information

Posting ID
PSR1JP00100442
Type of employment
Contract
Organisation
Network Rail
Contract duration
6 months
Location
London
Workplace Type
Hybrid

Description & Requirements

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Senior Commercial Manager (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract on a hybrid basis (3 days in London or George Stephenson House)

 

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're 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!

 

The role:

We are seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to play a key role in linking tactical supplier management with the strategic partnerships of the ETCS supply chain. The successful candidate will work within a regulated environment, managing both standard procurement activities and externally funded delivery activities for third parties. This role supports the East Coast digital programme, promoting commercial management, business change contract arrangements, and franchise and stakeholder engagement.

 

As Senior Commercial Manager, your main responsibilities will be: 

  • Articulate and manage the importance of stakeholder engagement within a regulated environment. 
  • Distinguish between standard post-contract procurement activities and externally funded delivery activities. 
  • Support and evaluate procurements in a commercial environment. 
  • Manage cost, profiling, and reporting, including invoice activation and train operator accounts. 
  • Evaluate risks and provide mitigation strategies. 
  • Oversee programme and schedule management in a commercial context. 
  • Promote commercial management and business change within franchise and stakeholder frameworks. 
  • Provide insight into regulation, particularly relating to signalling and railway contracts. 

 

Essential:

  • Knowledge of railway and construction industry conditions of contract. 
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent, with a professional qualification. 
  • Experienced negotiator. 
  • Experience in resolution of construction contract disputes. 
  • Knowledge of railway commercial contract management, stakeholder engagement, and communication. 
  • Strong understanding of contracts and railway industry practices. 

 

Desirable:

  • Experience managing and developing a team of staff. 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
  • Experience handling contractors’ accounts. 
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Oracle. 
  • Railway and regulatory experience; airline experience is a plus.

 

 

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.

Apply