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)

About the Role
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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Essential

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

Desirable

Signalling project experience
Rail partnership experience