Commercial Manager

As a Commercial Manager, you will be integral to managing post-contract commercial activities and supporting pre-contract efforts for medium-value and medium-risk projects. You will leverage your expertise to ensure cost efficiency and adherence to governance standards. You will bring experience from complex programmes or business change environments and will be keen to understand industry business models and partner priorities across various sectors. A strong grasp of governance and assurance controls for managing public money is essential, as is being a trusted expert in both pre- and post-commercial management.,

• Support the programme and project teams in monitoring compliance with Network Rail corporate governance and rules.
• Manage cost reporting for allocated projects, including Cost Forecasting and Anticipated Final Cost.
• Monitor and report on all commercial aspects of projects, proposing mitigation actions for any issues.
• Influence decision-making from a commercial perspective and review contractor delivery.
• Manage the assessment and valuation of contractor applications and payment certifications.
• Provide advice on change management and produce documentation for approval.
• Produce payment applications/invoices and manage commercial risk and claims.
• Provide management information and analysis for informed decision-making.
• Ensure proper retention and archiving of commercial records and undertake final account settlements.
  
  Demonstrable experience in commercially managing investment projects.
• Strong knowledge of railway and construction industry contracts and best practices.
• 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.
Desirable Skills:
• Degree in a relevant subject.
• Membership of a professional institute or chartered status.
• Significant experience in a generalist commercial environment.
• Awareness of industry issues within the railway and construction sectors.
  
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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 here. 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 Disability Confident Leader 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. About GBRX - At GBRX, we are leading the way in transforming the railway industry through innovative and impactful projects. We are seeking a Commercial Manager to provide expert post-contract commercial management and support pre-contract activities for medium-value and medium-risk projects. GBRX is dedicated to modernising the railway sector with a focus on innovation and operational excellence. Join us to be part of a team that is shaping the future of rail transport. We offer a hybrid working environment, balancing office-based collaboration with the flexibility of remote work.