Senior Commercial Manager
Job Introduction
This pivotal role is in our Technology & Telecoms Supplier Management team, that sits within the Route Services Commercial and Procurement function, dealing with post contract and commercial management for the Digital, Data and Technology Services function. You will be working in a dynamic team managing a complex landscape of contracts and variations to secure value for money from a multi-million spend, collaborating with key stakeholders and telecoms suppliers to drive improvements in performance, innovations in delivery and ensure availability of critical networks. The role works closely with IT Supplier Managers to share best practice, optimise processes and drive continuous improvements.
To succeed in this role, you will need to be dynamic and comfortable working in a fast paced, agile manner and dealing with contractual and operational challenges; experienced with cross-functional collaboration and have strong stakeholder management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
To help you find out more about the role we have created a candidate pack (please find this attached below) which gives you an insight into what it’s like to work at Network Rail including our purpose, our culture and values, pay and benefits, learning and development and how we create an inclusive environment for all.
For full details of what you’ll be doing and the skills and experience you’ll need, please see the attached job description.
Do you consider yourself to have a protected characteristic? If so and you require any additional support with your application, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcer who will happily assist.
Main Responsibility
To manage the post contract commercial contract management.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please find the full job description attached below.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
- Knowledge of railway and construction industry conditions of contract
- Educated to degree level or equivalent and professional qualification
- Experienced negotiator
- Experience of resolution of construction contract disputes
- 5 years’ relevant railway and/or construction experience
- Knowledge of railway commercial contract management
Desirable
- Experience of managing and developing a team of staff
- Good communication skills both written and oral
- Experience of contractors accounts
For more information regarding the essential criteria of this role, please find the full job description attached below.
Package Description
Vacancy type: Permanent
Location: Nationwide
Closing date: 12th July 2024
Band & Salary: Band 3C (£55,596 - £62,546)
We want to ensure all applications are reviewed in a fair and diverse manner, therefore all applications against this role are anonymised. Please ensure you fill in the profile builder to ensure you have a good opportunity to be taken forward to interview stage.
Are you ready to shape the future of digital networks? If so, you might be interested in working in a high-performing team managing a rapidly evolving area of the business where cutting-edge technology is driving change to the telecoms systems that underpin safe operation of the UK rail network. This role is an exciting opportunity to explore.
Click ‘apply for this job’ to apply. If you would like to speak the Resourcing Team, please contact Emily.Smith@networkrail.co.uk
Interviews for this role will take place in week commencing 05/08/2024
Open the Candidate Pack attached below to find out more or hear what some of our brilliant team members think about Network Rail in this video
About the Company
At Network Rail, we own, repair and develop the railway infrastructure in England, Scotland and Wales. We exist to get people and goods where they need to be and to support our country’s economic prosperity. Rail is already the greenest form of public transport and we’re on a journey to a cleaner, greener future.
We’re an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions. Find out why by watching this video.
We offer excellent benefits, including:
Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
✨ Defined benefit pension scheme.
75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
Up to 75% off leisure travel for you and your family (subject to terms and conditions)
️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
❤ Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
We are committed to a diverse workplace enriched with representation from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and skills. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where difference is embraced, and individuals can thrive. We recognise that the success of the team is dependent on a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined group of individuals, aligned to deliver successful solutions.
We're undertaking an ambitious change. Our vision is Putting Passengers First - becoming a company that is on the side of passengers and freight users. As one of the UK’s leading equal opportunities employers, our values and the way we behave is important to us and we have created an environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution. We have seven employee networks that provide fantastic support, opportunities and development for applicants from all backgrounds. Click here for more information
Please note, all prospective external candidates offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on the Sentinel database and will incur a five-year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification, or a key safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure.
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