Assistant Commercial Manager

Key Details

• Stratford, London (Hybrid Working)
• £265 PAYE Daily Rate | Up to £400 Umbrella
• Initial Contract Until December 2026 | Expected 6-12+ Months
• High Profile Rail Infrastructure Programme

Key Requirements

Essential - Must Have

Strong NEC3 Contract Experience

Commercial Management Experience

Rail or Major Infrastructure Experience

Highly Desirable

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing and assessing contractor and subcontractor variations.
• Reviewing and administering compensation events under NEC3 contracts.
• Supporting contract administration activities across the project.
• Monitoring contractor performance against contractual obligations.
• Supporting commercial governance and risk management processes.
• Attending commercial meetings with contractors and key stakeholders.
• Supporting negotiations and resolution of commercial issues.
• Reviewing programme submissions and supporting programme narratives.
• Assisting with applications for payment and valuation activities.
• Verifying claims against contractual rates, forecasts and completed works.
• Maintaining robust commercial records and audit trails.
• Supporting procurement and supplier management activities where required.

Candidate Profile

We're looking for someone with practical, hands-on commercial experience, rather than a candidate whose experience is primarily academic or qualification-based.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Working Arrangements

• Stratford Office
• Hybrid Working
• Minimum 2 office days per week
• Thursday is the team's preferred office day
• Flexibility around the second office day

Why Apply?

• Join TfL's £5bn Piccadilly Line Upgrade Programme.
• Work on a major signalling project valued at £105m.
• Gain exposure to significant NEC3 commercial management activities.
• Excellent opportunity to develop within a high-profile rail infrastructure environment.
• Strong likelihood of contract extension beyond the initial term.