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Brief Description We are seeking two confident and self-motivated Commercial Managers, to support the commercial delivery of Scotland's Railway Electrification Programme and wider commercial function.
You will lead and manage pre- and post-contract commercial activities of high value, high profile, multi-disciplinary projects and will provide specialist commercial advice, guidance, and recommendations to mitigate commercial risks.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is driven to manage cost and value to achieve profitable and commercially successful outcomes.
You will contribute towards delivery of a diverse portfolio of works, ranging from civil engineering to electrification.
About the role (External) Here are some of the duties your role will include: - You will be an integral part of the commercial team, supporting Senior Commercial Managers in the delivery of Scotland's Railway Electrification Programme and wider commercial function.
You will have the ability to:-
• Manage commercial aspects of design & build projects within the Electrification Portfolio.
• Lead contractor procurement, negotiation, and agreement of final accounts.
• Support tendering, pricing, and estimating for remitted works.
• Administer contracts (NEC4 etc).
• Review and certify interim applications and valuations.
• Produce detailed periodic cashflow forecast and commercial reports.
• Manage variations, compensation events and claims with clarity and accuracy.
• Provide commercial guidance to project teams.
• Monitor project cost information through close liaison with the project team.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Build strong relationships with supply chain partners to support collaborative project delivery.
• Drive commercial best practice, identifying opportunities to maximise efficiency.
• Support Senior Commercial management across multiple projects to deliver projects on time and to budget.
• Confidently chair all required meetings and manage relevant actions and outputs.
What We're Looking For Essential
• Demonstrable experience in commercially managing investment projects
• Demonstrable relevant experience
• Good understanding of railway and construction industry forms of contract
• Good understanding of the construction/railway industry
• Good negotiation skills
Desirable
• Educated to degree standard in related subject
• Membership of a relevant professional institute, chartered status
• Significant experience of working within a generalist commercial environment
• Awareness of industry issues
In addition to the above it will also be beneficial to be an experienced user of MS Office. Experience of CEMAR and Oracle advantageous but not essential as full training will be given.
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How to apply (External) Salary: £43,588 - £51,719
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Closing date: Midnight of 13 th April 2026
Please note proof of all essential qualifications will be required. Late applications will not be accepted.
Please note the recruitment process for this role is a competency based interview.
We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone!
Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
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