Senior Commercial Manager - Rail

Licensed sponsor Watford Posted 2 hours ago

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

You will be working in the Infrastructure OU in the Commercial team based in Leavesden (Watford) in where we are responsible for building world‑class rail solutions nationwide — from new stations and bridges to major network upgrades. With safety, efficiency and sustainability at the heart of our work, we collaborate closely with customers to meet passenger and freight needs while leaving a lasting positive impact on communities and the environment.

We are currently looking for a Senior Commercial Manager - Rail who will successfully manage a project commercial delivery team, project finances and contractual obligations internally and externally, including all subcontract packages as a member Project Management Team.

As the Senior Commercial Manager - Rail, you will

Set a commercial strategy that sets challenging financial targets that achieve the best case gross project margin and where possible outperform Targets.
Have an objective view on programme period and critical path activities in line with the contract obligations.
Be able to analyse a proposed contract and understand risks and opportunities available.
Set a commercial strategy with operations lead and present to senior leadership team.
Manage and report the end life forecasting implemented through internal procedures, the monthly cost / value reconciliations, the variation's procedures and the risk and opportunity management procedures.
Undertake line management responsibilities for direct report staff ensuring each is effectively managed, have a current performance review and learning plan and are able to carry out the duties assigned to them.

We are looking for

Experience working on large projects £100m+ (ideally within a rail environment).
Good working knowledge of NEC contract/commercial law.
Experience of working in rail projects desirable.
MRICS or CICES desirable.
Degree or equivalent in commercial related subject.
Experience with managing commercial teams of 5+ members.
Desireable: Previous procurement experience with public tenders that contain a PQQ and ITT phase.

What we offer

24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
Professional development
Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)

Inclusion and Diversity

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Flexible working

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.

Reasonable adjustments

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.

Closing date

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.