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Senior Commercial Manager
Network Rail
Lead a commercial team, manage contracts and suppliers, drive cost savings for the NW&C region.
7d ago
£55,596 - £65,966
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
40,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction
Asset management
Systems engineering
Design
Operations & Maintenance
Consulting
Project management
Sector Specialisms
Marketing
Human Resources
IT
Logistics
Project Management
Finance
Property
Legal
Role
What you would be doing
contract performance
risk assessment
category implementation
strategic planning
dispute resolution
vendor management
- Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders, shaping commercial decision-making.
- Take a leading role in resolving disputes, variations, and uplifts.
- Manage relationships with contractors and suppliers, maximising value for Network Rail.
- Influence strategy and support the long-term planning of maintenance and renewals.
- Lead and inspire a commercial team to deliver for the NW&C region.
- Drive contract performance, ensuring compliance, efficiencies, and cost savings.
- Assess commercial risk and implement suitable control measures where required.
- Support the efficient and effective implementation of category strategies at Route level.
- Work with relevant teams to provide commercial input into the business planning and maintainer renewals processes.
What you bring
rics
oracle
contract management
leadership
negotiation
5+ years
- Membership of a professional body (e.g. RICS, CIPS).
- A track record of driving successful business change.
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in a construction or rail commercial role.
- Knowledge of the construction industry and supply chains, including commercial and contract administration processes.
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent) and a professional qualification.
- Able to effectively communicate at all levels, both internally and externally
- Strong digital skills, including tools like Oracle E-Business Suite, Bravo, and CEMAR.
- Proven experience in commercial contract management and dispute resolution.
- Leadership skills to inspire, coach, and develop teams.
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
- Career development opportunities in one of the UK’s largest organisations.
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- A competitive salary (£55,596 – £65,966).
- The chance to shape major projects and make a visible impact.
- Hybrid working with a mix of home and office-based flexibility.
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Company
Overview
20,000 miles of track
Rail Network Span
The extensive railway infrastructure it manages spans over 20,000 miles, ensuring connectivity across the UK.
30,000 bridges
Managed Structures
Operates and maintains over 30,000 bridges to ensure safe rail passage for trains and passengers.
- Responsible for managing the country’s railway infrastructure, playing a vital role in the UK's transport system.
- Ensures the safe passage of trains through its management of critical railway assets.
- Origins date back to 2002, when the rail infrastructure was brought into public ownership.
- Based in Milton Keynes, it is a crucial player in delivering major transportation projects.
- Typical projects include track renewal, station modernization, and large-scale electrification efforts.
- Oversees one of the world’s most complex and busiest rail networks, with significant investment in improving connectivity across the UK.
- Focuses on maintaining safety and operational efficiency through cutting-edge technology and engineering solutions.
- Collaborates with train operators and local authorities to ensure seamless travel experiences for passengers.
- Delivers the High Speed 2 (HS2) project, set to revolutionize rail travel in the UK.
- Committed to improving sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of rail transport.
- Safety first, always.
- We value people’s ideas, energy and drive.
- We are responsible, dependable and accountable.
- We are better together, we collaborate, share knowledge and support each other.
- We challenge ourselves to deliver outstanding performance.
- We are committed to doing the right thing.
50% Reduction
Carbon Emissions Target
The company aims to reduce its carbon emissions by half by 2025 compared to 2017 levels.
Net Zero 2050
Carbon Neutrality Goal
The company is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Increasing use of renewable energy across operations.
- Promoting low-carbon technologies, including electrification of rail networks.
- Investing in green innovation and sustainable rail infrastructure.
- Commitment to reducing waste, with a focus on reusing and recycling materials.
- Developing and implementing nature-based solutions to enhance biodiversity.
40% Women
Senior Leadership Target
Aiming for 40% of women in senior leadership roles by 2025 to achieve greater gender balance.
- Rolling out initiatives to support career progression for all employees, particularly women and ethnic minorities.
- Ongoing leadership development programs focused on building a more inclusive workplace.
- Increasing the representation of women in technical roles.
- Diversifying recruitment efforts, including targeting underrepresented groups.
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