Commercial Lead, Contracts Manager

Are you a Senior Commercial Manager with experience of major rail projects for a Tier 1 contractor? Do you have pre and post-contract expertise, ideally across a major programme of works?

Location:

Central London / Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days from home / Salary: £100,000 to £110,000 per annum (dependent on experience).

We are seeking an Senior Commercial Manager or Commercial Lead to support a main contractor on a multitude of rail signalling projects. Due to the nature of the work, only candidates with experience of major rail projects for a Tier 1 contractor can be considered for this opportunity. This role is ideal for a commercially astute Commercial Manager with strong pre and post-contract experience, as well as proven ability to lead a commercial team.

As a Commercial Lead, the successful candidate will take ownership of contract review, subcontractor negotiation, supplier management, and ensuring robust commercial performance across the partnership.

• Deliver all aspects of pre and post-contract commercial management.
• Lead a commercial unit consisting of commercial managers and quantity surveyors.
• Undertake contract reviews and negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Oversee procurement and supply chain management.
• Manage variations, valuations, and cost forecasting.

• Experience on major rail projects for a Tier 1 contractor.
• Confident in contract reviews and subcontractor negotiation.

• Signalling project experience.
• Rail partnership experience.

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