As a Railway Alliance supply partner, we currently have a requirement for a Commercial Manager to manage a portfolio of domestic S&C works.
The role will be starting ASAP, and can be based 3 days a week out of Crewe or Birmingham and 2 days from home.
As the ideal candidate you will have previous Network Rail experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager, working for either a Consultancy, Main Contractor or NWR client side, and have a good understanding of major railway works.
Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor Roles and Responsibilities:
* Act as the key commercial interface with programme, alliance partners and external stakeholders providing appropriate professional support, guidance and leadership.
* Assess commercial risk and implement suitable control measures where required.
* Take a leading role and advise on the management and resolution of variations, commercial disputes and claims arising from the programme / Route.
* Implement appropriate controls to monitor compliance with company commercial policies and procedures.
* Review supplier performance against agreed Key Performance Indicators and take appropriate corrective action where required.
* Commercially manage relationships with contractors and suppliers to maximise benefit for Network Rail.
* Lead the commercial administration for any third-party contractual arrangements that are undertaken by the programme / Alliance.
Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor Requirements:
* Educated to degree level or equivalent within Commercial Management / Quantity Surveying, or similar relevant qualification.
* Membership of an appropriate professional commercial or engineering organisation.
* Knowledge of the construction industry and related supply chains, including commercial and contract administration processes.
* Experience of working on Network Rail infrastructure.
* Knowledge of railway industry contracts and NEC contracts.
* Knowledge of construction contracts.
* Able to effectively communicate at all levels, both internally and externally.
* Effective and proven negotiation skills with ability to influence decision making.
* Proven ability to manage and drive successful business change programmes.
* Computer literate including ability to utilise in-house and external software.
Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor Benefits:
* Initial 6 month contract, with potential for a further 4+ years' worth of contract extensions.
* You can be based 3 days a week out of the Crewe or Birmingham office and 2 days from home.
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