Senior Commercial Manager – Rail

Senior Commercial Manager – Rail Infrastructure (London / Hybrid)

£80,000 – £90,000 + Car Allowance (£6,500) + generous pension + 25 days annual leave

A leading infrastructure consultancy and principal contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to join its growing Rail Systems business in London.

This is a senior leadership opportunity overseeing a portfolio of major rail infrastructure contracts delivered through frameworks, alliances and collaborative delivery models, with project values typically ranging from £15m-£100m+.

Based from a modern, state-of-the-art London office, with flexible hybrid working arrangements, the role offers the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most significant rail investment programmes.

The Role

You will:

• Lead commercial performance across a portfolio of complex infrastructure projects.
• Act as the primary commercial interface with clients and key stakeholders.
• Provide commercial leadership within a senior management team, supporting governance and strategic decision-making.
• Manage NEC4 contracts, change control, contract administration and commercial compliance.
• Support the management and resolution of claims, disputes and contractual issues.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier commercial management.
• Present commercial positions, risks and approvals to senior leadership and governance boards.
• Review, negotiate and administer main contracts and subcontracts.
• Identify, manage and mitigate commercial risks.
• Lead commercial governance processes and approvals.
• Develop, mentor and manage commercial professionals across the portfolio.
• Support tendering, business development and growth initiatives.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will have:

• Significant commercial management experience within rail, infrastructure, transportation or major engineering projects.
• Strong NEC contract expertise.
• Experience managing large-scale project portfolios and complex commercial environments.
• A proven track record of leading commercial teams and driving project and business performance.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and governance skills.

This opportunity is best suited to candidates with hands-on contractor, principal contractor, consultancy delivery or programme delivery-side experience. Applicants whose background is predominantly client-side, sponsor-side or assurance-focused may find the transition challenging, as the role requires direct ownership of commercial delivery, contractual risk, change management and project performance.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.