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On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Contracts Manager Inside IR35 for a 6 month contract working on a Hybrid basis (2/3 days per week in Singlewell office and remaining WFH) 

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!

The main duties and responsibilities of the Commercial Contracts Manager would be:

• Contributing and documenting commercial strategy.
• Supporting governance
• Working independently with business stakeholders from across the programme.
• Day-to-day contract management – managing milestones, changes, supplier deliverables
• Support Billing processes
• Support the production and delivery of Contract Management Plans
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external partners to ensure that plans are on track, commercial risks are identified, and mitigations agreed.
• Support your team to deliver contract management activities
• Work with business colleagues and external suppliers to ensure that contracts are closely supervised

Essential:

• Public Sector experience of tendering and contract management
• Previous experience in Construction, Vegetation management, Bridge management, Acoustic barriers, tunnels that need repaired/refurbished.
• NEC3/NEC4 contract knowledge and experience
• Understanding of public procurement regulations PCR2015 and PA2023
• Proficient in MS Office applications including Word and Excel
• Strong Supplier Relationship Management skills
• Strong Stakeholder Management skills

Desirable:

• Previous Rail experience

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".