Commercial Manager - Rail

Are you a Commercial Manager with previous rail experience?
Do you have a previous background in Engineering or Construction?
If so, TXM Recruit are working in partnership with a high-profile railway client who are recruiting for aCommercial Manager on a6-month contractbasis payingup to 500 per day (outside IR35) based in Soho and Northampton .
Our client requires an experienced Commercial Manager to join their team supporting business activities across several projects covering platform extensions, depot builds, facility enhancements and other rail infrastructure projects.
The role would be full-time, hybrid based, with some potential head office and site visits required, as necessary
About the Role:

• Performing periodic cost reporting, including provision of Anticipated Final Cost, Actual Cost of Work Performed, and Forecast to Completion.
• Managing the administration of contracts of varying values and complexity, driving compliance and contractual performance including NEC Option A, C and E, Construction Purchase Orders.
• Managing all contract communication including creating and distributing action lists, meeting minutes, Early Warnings, Project Managers Instructions and Compensation Events, and accepting/rejecting Contractors Notifications.
• Managing disputes/potential disputes through negotiation, collaborative working, and escalation as required.
• Supporting the maintenance of the project risk and opportunity register, including valuing the likely cost consequence of each risk/opportunity.
• Managing the closeout of all assigned projects, implementing close-out plan(s) to ensure all defects are recorded, warranties received, and contracts closed, as well as completion of financial close-out.

What we require?

• Full working knowledge and understanding in using web-based contract management tools (eg Cemar).
• Strong IT skills, including a good understanding of Microsoft Excel.
• Thorough understanding of NEC suite of contracts, and associated contract administration and negotiations.
• Ability to understand and interpret mathematical and financial reports.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A good communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work in a fast moving and rapidly changing environment.
• Able to work with high level information.

Main Details:
Job Title: Commercial Manager
Location: Soho, Northampton and West Midlands
Pay Rate: up to 500 per day
Contract: 3 -6 Months (ongoing)
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, friendly, and fast paced team, delivering essential services.
TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.
If you want to register your interest please apply or contact me on the below:
Miren Chauhan
Delivery Consultant
Email: (url removed)
Mob: (phone number removed)

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