Commercial Manager required to work on the Transpennine Upgrade Project.
6 Month Contract Initially - Outside IR£5
Based Manchester/Leeds
Strong Rail experience required, £100m+ project value.
Commercial Manager to Lead the Commercial Team.
Being the key commercial interface for responsible Work Package Managers and providing contractual and commercial support to Project Managers and Engineering.
Responsible for work package change control and management, cost management and forecasting.
Effective management, control, and reporting of the works portfolio.
Monitoring and actively managing and mitigating work package risks and opportunities.
Being responsible for maintaining auditable records for responsible work packages.
Working and collaborating with other functions, including finance, project management, engineering, sub-contractors, suppliers, and the customer.
Ensuring processes and document control align with the appropriate company standards.
Experience Required:
Previous Commercial Manager experience working within a contractor side project environment within rail industry.
Degree qualified and/or hold or working towards professional qualification (i.e., RICS, ICES)
Handling both direct labour and subcontract costs estimating change / variations forecasting cost and measuring cost of work complete
Good financial and commercial acumen, contractual knowledge and experience
Working with limited supervision and under own initiative under cost or time critical conditions
Being confident and able to deal externally and internally at all levels
Leadership experience within a team environment.
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Morson Talent
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 8 days
Manchester, Greater Manchester M24WU, England
£60,000 - £72,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A Commercial Manager is required for the Transpennine Upgrade Project, initially on a 6-month contract based in Manchester/Leeds.
- The role offers a salary of £100m+ project value and requires strong rail experience.
- The successful candidate will lead the commercial team and serve as the key commercial interface for Work Package Managers.
- Candidates must have previous experience as a Commercial Manager in a contractor-side project environment within the rail industry, along with a degree or professional qualification.
- Leadership experience, good financial acumen, and the ability to work independently under pressure are essential, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
