What's involved with this role:
Role: Programme Commercial Manager
Job Ref: QAD 3492/0204
Pay Rate: Competitive Market Rate
Hours per week: 37 hours per week
Contract Length: Anticipated 6 months
Location: London or York hybrid working
This role is hybrid working and can be based in London or York
We are looking for a dynamic Programme Commercial Manager to lead the strategic management of all Commercial, Procurement, Finance, and Investment activities across the Programme. This critical role requires expertise in contract strategy, cost control, supplier engagement, and dispute resolution, ensuring the Programme operates efficiently and delivers value for money. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of railway and/or construction industry contracts, proven experience in commercial contract management, and the ability to build strong internal and external partnerships.
Key accountabilities:
Functionally responsible for all the commercial management work.
Agree with Programme Director the contract strategy for all projects in their area to facilitate timely and efficient implementation.
Develop and deploy a robust Commercial Strategy for the management and control of the Programme. This will include development of a work packaging strategy together with plans for effective cost management.
Develop a Procurement Strategy for the Programme, including the processes for the selection of suitable Contractors and Consultants. Agree with the Programme Director the appropriate supplier engagement model for each work package in the Programme. Compliance with the procurement act.
Lead the management and resolution of legal and/or commercial disputes in own area of expertise in conjunction with Functional commercial management and the Programme Director.
Confirm that all Financial and Commercial reports produced by the Programme are clear and accurate.
Check that all Financial variances are investigated and reported accurately to the Programme Finance Director and Programme Director, with appropriate mitigation plans.
Key criteria:
Knowledge of the use and application of railway and / or construction industry conditions of contract
Demonstrate experience of resolution of construction contract disputes and robust post contract management
Knowledge of railway commercial contract management and estimating
Demonstrable experience of actively building internal and external networks and partnering across functions and boundaries
Demonstrable experience of coaching and addressing team and individual capability requirements
Demonstrable experience of assessing the impact of decisions on customers, with consideration of value for money and business priorities
Experience of the management and review of contractor’s interim and final accounts (desirable)
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Job Ref: QAD 3492/0204
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