Commercial Manager (Route) - C&P

We have an exciting opportunity within Network Rail High Speed for a Commercial Manager, We are looking for a Commercial Manager, to act as a commercial support resource for the route/programme. You will provide professional commercial expertise and guidance to enable the route/programme to achieve compliance with relevant business targets, processes and procedures. You will assist in the resolution of commercial issues and also act as the champion within the function when these issues require escalation.

• A good knowledge of the construction industry and relation supply chains (including commercial and contract administration processes)?
• An excellent understanding of works delivery contracts?
• Are you highly numerate?
• The ability to communicate at all levels (both internally and externally)
• Effective and proven negotiation skills?
• NEC experience?
Although it isn’t essential, it would be an added bonus if you held membership with an appropriate professional organisation.

Network Rail High Speed Ltd. (NRHS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the UK’s only international high-speed railway, High Speed (HS1). The 109km HS1 infrastructure consists of a diverse range of railway assets such as the track, signalling, overhead line, lineside buildings, depots, viaducts and long tunnels. NRHS is also responsible for operating and maintaining three international stations; St Pancras, Stratford and Ebbsfleet International. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, NRHS is privately financed under an agreement with our client ‘HS1 Ltd’, undertaking a diverse range of activities from railway infrastructure maintenance and operations - through to station facilities management and retail on behalf of our client. Our Vision: For everyone to love High Speed rail! https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-routes/network-rail-high-speed/ 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. When you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more!, We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here. 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! 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.

The role is based at One Stratford place, however frequent travel to our other office and site locations along the High Speed line is expected. What can we offer you in return? We follow a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay range: Band 4C - £43,588-£49,037 (plus inner London allowance of £3,270) In addition, we can offer you a rewarding career with excellent benefits, including: · 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) · Bonus scheme · Healthcare (
• bands 1-4 only)
· Excellent choice of pension schemes · 75% subsidy on rail season tickets (including London underground) · 75% off leisure rail travel for you and your family · ‘my benefits’ – our discounted online shopping site · Training, development and employee assistance programme available · Two weeks paid reserve leave for our armed forces community · 5 days paid volunteering leave