Commercial Manager

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At GBRX, we are at the forefront of transforming the railway industry, driving innovation, and delivering complex projects that push the boundaries of transportation. We are seeking a Senior Commercial Manager

At GBRX, we foster a values-driven culture rooted in curiosity, pioneering spirit, and tenacity. By applying a first principles approach, we tackle the most complex challenges in railway modernisation, pushing the boundaries of what's possible and driving transformative change. Our mission is to reshape the future of the railway and improve customer experiences within the railway industry.

You'll work on ground breaking projects that make a real-world impact. This hybrid role offers a balance of regular in-office collaboration with remote work, encouraging flexibility while enabling you to work closely with our diverse team of experts.

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

This role can be based out of our London or York Offices, and requires working in the office at least 3 days per week.

What's in it for you

Here are a few of the benefits we offer

• 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
• Choice of pension schemes
• 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
• Gym Pass
  -access to gyms across UK
• My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount

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