Network Rail
Job title:
Senior Commercial Manager – C&P
Company
Network Rail
Job description
At Network Rail, we’re dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you’re not just part of a team – you’re part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.We’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we’ll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you! to learn about our vision for a simpler, better, greener railway, and to learn about our approach to safety and how it’s at the heart of everything we do.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.If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!Brief Descriptionplease to watch our video.This role sits within Supply Chain Operations (SCO), an area of the business which supplies and delivers the logistics, materials, components, rail and road fleet that enable the maintenance and renewal of the railway.SCO keeps the materials, machinery and components required by its customers moving – making sure they are on-site when needed so work can go ahead as planned and on schedule. Watch our videoAbout the role (External)The role sits within the Commercial team as part of the overall Capital Programmes team within Network Rail’s Supply Chain Operations organisation, which in turn is part of Route Services.You will be responsible for a portfolio of projects and associated contracts, which are focussed on the delivery of improvements to plant, depots and operational facilities.The portfolio may have in excess of 30 contracts at any given time, with values ranging from £50k to £10m and varying levels of complexity. Many of the contracts are based on the NEC4 form, and so a strong understanding of this contract is essential, together with Contract Event Management and Reporting software (CEMAR). The portfolio is worth an estimated £80m across the remaining 4 years of control period 7.There is a strong emphasis on financial control and cost reporting, and the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate considerable agility and knowledge of all aspects of the projects’ finances, including cost of work done (COWD) forecasting, management of accruals, estimating, change management and cost control against an agreed budget. Cost control will also involve the valuation of contractor’s costs to ensure value for money.The role will require frequent written and verbal communication with various key stakeholders, including internal customers, project delivery teams, procurement teams and internal assurance providers. Oracle is the principle platform used for reporting, together with data analysis through Business Analytics and PowerBI. You will be responsible for a small team of commercial managers to assist you in this task.The role is based in Milton Keynes, and you will be required to attend the office on average two days per week, as required with the rest of the time working from home. Some of the commercial team, are based in Birmingham and London so consideration can be given to this acting as a base office location.Key Accountabilities1. Establish and implement appropriate commercial strategies including effective project cost management and provide feedback into subsequent procurement processes.2. Provide commercial management of framework agreements and supporting contracts leading the commercial review of contractor delivery, attending valuation and progress meetings as necessary.3. Initiate estimating and risk and value management of projects in a timely manner during the project life cycle, recommending appropriate mitigating actions on commercial/risk events at the earliest opportunity.4. Lead the negotiation of all prices under existing contracts/framework agreements (including the negotiation of target costs) and fully participate in the associated Quantitative Risk Assessment and Value Management Workshops.5. Monitor and manage all project reporting such that it is accurately maintained and recorded in accordance with company reporting systems. Explain all variances to outturns, period forecasts, AFCs and budget/authority to Commercial Director, proposing mitigating actions at the earliest opportunity.6. Lead and deploy the commercial team in the management of all live projects ensuring they are adequately resourced from a commercial perspective.7. Provide pro-active expertise, advice, and governance on all contract/scope changes in accordance with change control systems, recommending or authorising appropriate action within delegated authority and progressing the timely resolution of contract variations.8. Manage all commercial correspondence and contractual notices issued in accordance with contractual conditions to confirm whether Network Rail’s contractual position is clearly defined.9. Identify emerging problems, report contractual claims and support in the management and resolution of legal and/or commercial disputes in conjunction with Functional management as appropriate.10. Establish appropriate compliance controls and audit regimes to achieve adherence to Network Rail’s relevant procedures, Group and company standards.11. Lead the final account settlements on all projects to manage close out as per the project authority, project plan and within agreed timescales. Monitor all multi-year framework agreements, to agreement and reconciled annual accounts within 6 months of each year-end.12. Support demonstration of efficiencies and continual improvement of estimating by undertaking cost analysis of completed projects and feedback as per Cost Allocation Feedback process.13. Support with pre and post contract procurement activities as appropriate acting as role model for commercial staff, providing coaching and development as appropriateJob Skills, Experience and QualificationsEssential
- Knowledge of railway and construction industry conditions of contract
- Educated to degree level or equivalent and professional qualification.
- Experienced negotiator
- Experience of resolution of construction contract disputes
- 5 years’ relevant railway and/or construction experience
- Knowledge of railway commercial contract management
Desirable
- Experience of managing and developing a team of staff
- Good communication skills both written and oral
- Experience of contractors accounts
How to apply (External)Vacancy type: This role is permanent.Location: This position is based in The Quadrant, Milton Keynes. Birmingham or London may be considered as base locations.Hours: up to 35 hours per week with hybrid working average two office days a week and travel as required.Salary range: £55,596 to £63,797 per annum, depending on skills and experience.Closing date: 24 February 2025. Late applicants will not be accepted. This role is being advertised internally and externally.You will need to complete a supporting statement addressing how you meet the essential criteria, please complete this as part of the application process and also add this to your CV in one document. Applicants who do not complete this statement will not be shortlisted. Please see attached guide – How to complete Supporting Statement.If you cannot access the guide please contact and we will send you a copy.Click ‘Apply now’ to submit your application. If you would like to speak the Resourcing Team, please contactIf you would like to know more about the role, please contact Tony Winn at [email protected]If you would like any reasonable adjustments support during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcing Team who will happily assist.Below are some examples of adjustments we can make: * Changing a provision, practice or ‘the way things are done’For example, we can give candidates extra time to complete online, tasks or interviews as needed. * Changing a physical feature of our workplaceFor example, office/room layout can be adapted to accommodate individual needs. * Providing extra equipment or assistanceFor example, we can provide sign language interpreters and support workers where needed. Alternative document formats can be made available.There are lots of other adjustments we can consider – please just ask!The recruitment process will consist of shortlisted candidates being invited to take part in the following;· Competency Based Interview·Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by phone or email.For further information about how we recruit, please visit:Drugs and Alcohol Standard:All prospective external candidates offered a conditional role 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.More information can be found in our document.You can visit for advice on accessibility support if you’re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.Network Rail Benefits –All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Expected salary
£55596 – 63797 per year
Location
Milton Keynes
Job date
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 06:19:48 GMT
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