Summary: The Programme Commercial Manager will oversee the strategic management of Commercial, Procurement, Finance, and Investment activities within the Programme, ensuring efficient operations and value for money. This role demands expertise in contract strategy, cost control, supplier engagement, and dispute resolution, particularly within the railway and construction sectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing commercial and procurement strategies while fostering strong partnerships. A deep understanding of industry contracts and proven commercial management experience are essential for success in this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Functionally responsible for all the commercial management work, agreeing with the Programme Director on the contract strategy for all projects.
• Develop and deploy a robust Commercial Strategy for the management and control of the Programme, including work packaging and cost management plans.
• Develop a Procurement Strategy for the Programme, including processes for selecting Contractors and Consultants, and agreeing on supplier engagement models.
• Lead the management and resolution of legal and/or commercial disputes in conjunction with Functional commercial management and the Programme Director.
• Ensure all Financial and Commercial reports produced by the Programme are clear and accurate.
• Investigate and report all Financial variances accurately to the Programme Finance Director and Programme Director, with appropriate mitigation plans.

Key Skills:

• Knowledge of railway and/or construction industry conditions of contract.
• Experience in resolving construction contract disputes and robust post contract management.
• Knowledge of railway commercial contract management and estimating.
• Experience in building internal and external networks and partnerships across functions.
• Experience in coaching and addressing team and individual capability requirements.
• Experience in assessing the impact of decisions on customers, considering value for money and business priorities.
• Experience in managing and reviewing contractor's interim and final accounts (desirable).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other