Commercial Manager

Title:

Commercial Manager

Location:

Birmingham

Sector:
Rail

Type:
Permanent

Salary:
Competitive Salary + car / car allowance + other benefits.

We are looking for a commercially driven and strategically minded Commercial Manager to lead the financial and contractual delivery of complex infrastructure programmes across the rail sector. This is a leadership role that demands strong stakeholder engagement, commercial foresight, and the ability to drive value throughout the project lifecycle.

• Lead the commercial strategy and execution across multiple high-value rail and aviation projects
• Oversee contract management, including negotiation, administration, and dispute resolution under NEC contracts
• Manage cost planning, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring robust financial governance and risk mitigation
• Drive value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives in collaboration with project and design teams
• Lead procurement strategies, supplier engagement, and subcontractor performance reviews
• Develop and maintain client relationships, ensuring transparency, trust, and commercial alignment
• Provide strategic input into bid development, tender evaluations, and commercial submissions
• Mentor and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial professionals, fostering a high-performance culture

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline
• Chartered status (MRICS, MCIPS, or equivalent) preferred but not essential
• Minimum 8-10 years' experience in commercial roles, with significant exposure to rail and/or aviation infrastructure
• Proven track record in managing multi-million-pound contracts and commercial teams
• Deep understanding of NEC3/4 Contracts options A, C &
  
  E.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Willingness to travel across the UK as required

• Leadership role in nation-critical infrastructure programmes
• Collaborative and forward-thinking team environment
• Structured career progression and executive development
• Hybrid working options
• Enhanced pension, private healthcare, and wellbeing benefits
• Competitive salary + Car / car allowance + benefits

If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please send an updated CV to d