Senior Lead Rolling Stock Commercial Manager

The Role

The Senior Lead Rolling Stock Commercial Manager will work within the Rolling Stock area of the Commercial Directorate and have a key role in achieving the successful delivery and on‑going contract management of multiple commercial projects / contracts by ensuring works and services are delivered to time and costs and are managed in accordance with the relevant contractual terms and Transport for Wales's (TfW) Governance processes and procedures.

• Lead a Commercial Team within the Rolling Stock Strategy area of the organisation by providing technical expertise on the monitoring and implementing of TfW Commercial policy and procedures across the wider TfW to ensure successful ongoing contract management delivery.
• Lead cost reporting of allocated projects within the TfW reporting framework by providing robust cost analysis including cost forecasting, anticipated final cost, cost of work done, gross billing and current contract value to ensure TfW are performing in line with their allocated budget and programmes and ensuring value for the Welsh public is attained.
• Develop, enhance, and lead a team of Commercial Professionals by upskilling the team with knowledge and experience of delivering similar works and services.
• Manage the commercial aspects of allocated projects by raising issues and risks, implementing mitigation actions at the earliest opportunity, and acting as a point of escalation for all commercial issues within the scope of the role to ensure works and services are delivered in accordance with the contractual terms and conditions and TfW's Governance policies and procedures.

• Degree qualified in relevant field such as Commercial Management or Engineering.
• Demonstrable experience in delivering rolling stock projects/fleet operations at a strategic level.
• Detailed knowledge of the UK rolling stock market (manufacturers, ROSCOs) and railway commercial contracts.
• Demonstrable experience of working on multi‑disciplinary projects, including managing budgets and planning and programme responsibility.

While not essential for this role, Welsh language skills would make a great addition to your application. TfW support anyone who wants to learn Welsh or improve their skills. We offer online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

We're changing the way the transport industry looks. By celebrating and embracing differences, we're building a workforce that represents Wales. We need talented people from all backgrounds and cultures to bring their perspectives and experiences. Diverse teams make better decisions and drive innovation. Join us in transforming the way Wales travels.

We're a Disability Confident Leader. Let us know about any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process and as part of the role if you are successful.

Transport for Wales is changing the way Wales travels, making sustainable transport the first choice. We're building a multimodal integrated transport network called the T Network, making it easier for people to travel by train, bus, walking, wheeling and cycling.