Senior Commercial Manager (Route)

Job title:

Senior Commercial Manager (Route)

Company

Network Rail

Job description

Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter.We’re continuing to build a diverse organisation which is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone. To learn why inclusion is important to us, please click .About our people and the recruitment process – We’re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don’t always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we’ll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.We’re also a employer and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.Brief DescriptionAs a successful candidate you will possess strong Senior Commercial Manager capabilities, including expertise in applicable regulations, governance, and best practices across both Pre and Post Contract environments. With experience working within complex, multi-organisational business directorates. They will demonstrate a proactive approach in understanding industry business models and addressing the priorities of diverse stakeholders. Critical think and the ability to influence others in solving novel problems are essential.A strong understanding of governance controls when managing public money is crucial, as being a trusted expert in both Pre and Post Commercial activity. Whilst knowledge of railway legislation is desirable.About the role (External)· Establish and implement commercial strategies, ensuring effective cost management and feedback into procurement processes.· Provide commercial management of framework agreements, leading reviews of contractor delivery and attending progress meetings.· Lead negotiation of prices under existing contracts/framework agreements, participating in risk assessments and value management workshops· Manage cost reporting across all allocated projects including Cost Forecasting, Anticipated Final Cost, Cost of Work Done, Gross Billing and Current Contract Value explaining variances and proposing mitigating actions where necessary.· Oversee commercial correspondence, contractual notices, and the resolution of contractual disputes.· Manage assessment and valuation of contractor’s applications and processing of payment certification in accordance with Network Rail processes, contractual terms and conditions and commensurate with contractual entitlement. Challenge cost elements, audit where appropriate and check valuations are consistent with agreed site progress.· Ensure compliance with company standards and lead final accounts settlement on all projects.· Support both pre and post contract procurement activities, acting as a mentor and coach for commercial staff.ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE· Proven negotiation skills and experience in managing contracts.· Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence contractor behaviour.· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to risk management.· Capable of working independently as well as demonstrating strong teamwork, leadership, and collaborative skills.· Excellent IT skills and experienceDESIRABLE SKILLS· Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or something similar (RICS membership desirable).· Membership to a professional institute or chartered status.· Familiarity with common Forms of Contract, including NEC Contract Suite.· Extensive experience in a generalist commercial environment· Awareness of industry issues within the railway and construction sectors.How to apply (External)Salary: £55596 – £63797Drugs and Alcohol Standard:Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All propective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.Network Rail adheres to pre-employment Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS), this is government standard for pre -employment vetting. BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting requires Network Rail to screen a potential employee’s unspent criminal convictions and undertake 3 year career checks. Employment at Network Rail is subject to employees meeting the BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting.Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other irrelevant factor. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.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. Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety in their application.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 subsidy on season tickets.Network Rail positively embraces flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.Closing date: 20th February 2025, late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.

Expected salary

£55596 – 63797 per year

Location

Basingstoke, Hampshire

Job date

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 06:34:28 GMT

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