Contracts Manager
Location
York, GB
Department Name
Commercial
About Network Rail
Join Our Team at Network Rail
Vacancy: Contracts Manager
Location: York, Derby, London or Manchester
Salary: £71,163 to £84,437 per annum
Car Allowance: £6,000 per annum
Role Type: Permanent, Full time
Please note there are multiple roles available.
Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you
At Network rail you will also have a clear development path with access to training and additional qualifications.
In joining Network Rail, you're not only joining an organisation with a vital role to play for the country, but also a team of more than 40,000 people, and a business dedicated to being one of Britain's best employers.
Network Rail Benefits – In addition to the above, you can enjoy a fantastic range of employee benefits, such as:
* 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
* 75% discount on rail leisure travel for you and your family
* 75% subsidised Season Ticket for work travel (includes Underground)
* A range of pension options
* Annual Performance Related Pay package
* Flexible and agile working arrangements
* Healthcare package
* Discounts on shopping
* Discounted Gym membershipsand much more.
Brief Description
At Eastern Region Commercial Directorate, we are looking for talented individuals to join our growing team and work alongside a range of business units and across a varied and large portfolio. There are opportunities to support and lead Commercial activities on major projects and programmes, which deliver some of the most exciting and innovative projects in UK infrastructure.
The Eastern Region Commercial Team prides itself on continuous improvement and a learning culture, with opportunities for career development for everyone, where individuals with the right skills, enthusiasm and behaviours can make a real impact to the commercial, supply chain and governance approaches we take in Eastern Region. Furthermore, we are part of the solution to addressing wider industry targets in our business, such as sustainable supply chains or carbon net zero targets, therefore no one day need be the same.
In the Contracts Manager role, you will manage a team and be accountable for all Commercial Post contract activities required to meet business performance and efficiency targets. To work collaboratively with stakeholders and manage key supplier relationships, identifying best practice and liaising as required to provide an efficient, cost effective and collaborative delivery of commercial activity.
View the attached Candidate Pack for further information on the Commercial Team and Application Process.
About the role (External)
Key Accountabilities –
1. Single point of contact for designated work portfolio.
2. Accountable for formulating robust contacting strategies, working with the Regional Head of Procurement to bring these to fruition and ensuring the agreement of the PCM.
3. Accountable for the communication of scope and benefits of national contracting strategies to all stakeholders, gaining their endorsement and responding to any price and/or service level challenges.
4. Lead the most efficient commercial outcomes for all activities of work carried out by team.
5. Responsible for the management of any framework(s) under which the delivery of work may be carried out whilst complying with Network Rail Policies and Legislation.
6. Accountable for commercial contract management and administration of existing and new contracts ensuring delivery of value for money and best practice in respect of payment, variations, re-measures, claims and final accounts.
7. Lead the team's compliance with corporate governance. Providing guidance and controls to support all staff and inspire the delivery of value for Money across all Commercial activities.
8. Responsible for the management and resolution of legal and/or commercial disputes in own area of expertise in conjunction with Legal Services.
9. Accountable for papers to appropriate Governance Panels and able to present as required.
10. Holder of delegated Authority to Vary to be used in accordance with the C&P Policy.
11. Responsible for ensuring that the team are appropriately competent, and any training needs are fulfilled with the help of the regional training manager. Also, the team's performance and suitability should be aligned to promote continuous improvement.
12. Support the team in connection with collaborative working activities with the supply chain and Train & Freight Operating Companies.
13. Confirm that all Financial and Commercial reports produced are clear and accurate.
14. Confirm with the PCM that appropriate financial budget and authority is in place for all work and maintain compliance with Investment Regulations.
15. Establish appropriate control and audit regimes to achieve adherence to Network Rail's procedures, relevant Railway Group and Network Rail company standards.
16. Work with the PCM to manage the deployment of commercial resources and arrange additional support if needed.
17. Mobilise Estimating and Risk Management support for any activities as required.
18. Inspire the team to drive development, efficiency and effectiveness of individuals and the team.
19. Encourage and support the team to pursue professional qualifications to enhance the overall competency profile.
Essential
* Able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of the construction industry and related supply chains, including commercial and contract administration processes
* Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIPS, RICS, CIOB or CICE) and / or relevant equivalent experience
* Previous successful experience of dealing with construction contracts
* Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills
* Able to demonstrate strategic outlook, including the ability to drive delivery of strategic objectives
* Able to demonstrate ability to effectively communicate at all levels both inside and outside the business
* Proven ability to manage and drive successful business change programmes
* Previous successful experience of influencing and negotiating at all levels to develop mutually beneficial relationships
* Able to demonstrate executive level stakeholder relationship management capability
* Computer literate including ability to utilise in-house and external software
Desirable
* Knowledge of railway industry contracts
* Experience of managing and developing several successful teams
Please note: Applicants must provide proof of essential qualifications and/or competencies where required, or demonstrate active progress toward obtaining them, or evidence their applicable experience as a condition of employment.
External how to apply:
Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other irrelevant factor.
We are a Disability Confident Leader employer We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
We are here to support you through every step of the recruitment process and to enable you to perform to the best of your ability. If you require any adjustments or modifications please contact Mark Holt (Resourcing Business Partner) at You can also visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available.
We positively embrace flexible working, recognising that employees may wish to balance work with their family and home life.
Network Rail is required to comply with UK Government standards when carrying out pre-employment checks for all new starters; this includes a basic criminal record check. In addition to the basic criminal record check, in accordance with the UK Government we are also required to verify your identity, right to work in the UK and previous three years employment history.
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should be able to demonstrate your personal commitment to safety and awareness of our safety vision.
Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits including a choice of contributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package, a bonus scheme and an annual 75% subsidy on season tickets costing up to £3,333 (to a maximum amount of £2,500). You will also be entitled to 28 days annual leave
Salary: £71,163 to £84,437 per annum.
*Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure travel, this includes off peak and super off peak tickets*
***Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.****
Closing date 8th October 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.
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Contracts Manager
Location
York, GB
Department Name
Commercial
About Network Rail
Join Our Team at Network Rail
Vacancy: Contracts Manager
Location: York, Derby, London or Manchester
Salary: £71,163 to £84,437 per annum
Car Allowance: £6,000 per annum
Role Type: Permanent, Full time
Please note there are multiple roles available.
Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We're an organisation where people truly matter, and when you join us, you matter to us and millions of others. Click here to watch our inspiring video to learn more about us
We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here.
Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you
At Network rail you will also have a clear development path with access to training and additional qualifications.
In joining Network Rail, you're not only joining an organisation with a vital role to play for the country, but also a team of more than 40,000 people, and a business dedicated to being one of Britain's best employers.
Network Rail Benefits – In addition to the above, you can enjoy a fantastic range of employee benefits, such as:
* 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
* 75% discount on rail leisure travel for you and your family
* 75% subsidised Season Ticket for work travel (includes Underground)
* A range of pension options
* Annual Performance Related Pay package
* Flexible and agile working arrangements
* Healthcare package
* Discounts on shopping
* Discounted Gym membershipsand much more.
For the full range of our fantastic benefits click here.
Brief Description
At Eastern Region Commercial Directorate, we are looking for talented individuals to join our growing team and work alongside a range of business units and across a varied and large portfolio. There are opportunities to support and lead Commercial activities on major projects and programmes, which deliver some of the most exciting and innovative projects in UK infrastructure.
The Eastern Region Commercial Team prides itself on continuous improvement and a learning culture, with opportunities for career development for everyone, where individuals with the right skills, enthusiasm and behaviours can make a real impact to the commercial, supply chain and governance approaches we take in Eastern Region. Furthermore, we are part of the solution to addressing wider industry targets in our business, such as sustainable supply chains or carbon net zero targets, therefore no one day need be the same.
In the Contracts Manager role, you will manage a team and be accountable for all Commercial Post contract activities required to meet business performance and efficiency targets. To work collaboratively with stakeholders and manage key supplier relationships, identifying best practice and liaising as required to provide an efficient, cost effective and collaborative delivery of commercial activity.
View the attached Candidate Pack for further information on the Commercial Team and Application Process.
About the role (External)
Key Accountabilities –
1. Single point of contact for designated work portfolio.
2. Accountable for formulating robust contacting strategies, working with the Regional Head of Procurement to bring these to fruition and ensuring the agreement of the PCM.
3. Accountable for the communication of scope and benefits of national contracting strategies to all stakeholders, gaining their endorsement and responding to any price and/or service level challenges.
4. Lead the most efficient commercial outcomes for all activities of work carried out by team.
5. Responsible for the management of any framework(s) under which the delivery of work may be carried out whilst complying with Network Rail Policies and Legislation.
6. Accountable for commercial contract management and administration of existing and new contracts ensuring delivery of value for money and best practice in respect of payment, variations, re-measures, claims and final accounts.
7. Lead the team's compliance with corporate governance. Providing guidance and controls to support all staff and inspire the delivery of value for Money across all Commercial activities.
8. Responsible for the management and resolution of legal and/or commercial disputes in own area of expertise in conjunction with Legal Services.
9. Accountable for papers to appropriate Governance Panels and able to present as required.
10. Holder of delegated Authority to Vary to be used in accordance with the C&P Policy.
11. Responsible for ensuring that the team are appropriately competent, and any training needs are fulfilled with the help of the regional training manager. Also, the team's performance and suitability should be aligned to promote continuous improvement.
12. Support the team in connection with collaborative working activities with the supply chain and Train & Freight Operating Companies.
13. Confirm that all Financial and Commercial reports produced are clear and accurate.
14. Confirm with the PCM that appropriate financial budget and authority is in place for all work and maintain compliance with Investment Regulations.
15. Establish appropriate control and audit regimes to achieve adherence to Network Rail's procedures, relevant Railway Group and Network Rail company standards.
16. Work with the PCM to manage the deployment of commercial resources and arrange additional support if needed.
17. Mobilise Estimating and Risk Management support for any activities as required.
18. Inspire the team to drive development, efficiency and effectiveness of individuals and the team.
19. Encourage and support the team to pursue professional qualifications to enhance the overall competency profile.
Essential
* Able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of the construction industry and related supply chains, including commercial and contract administration processes
* Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIPS, RICS, CIOB or CICE) and / or relevant equivalent experience
* Previous successful experience of dealing with construction contracts
* Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills
* Able to demonstrate strategic outlook, including the ability to drive delivery of strategic objectives
* Able to demonstrate ability to effectively communicate at all levels both inside and outside the business
* Proven ability to manage and drive successful business change programmes
* Previous successful experience of influencing and negotiating at all levels to develop mutually beneficial relationships
* Able to demonstrate executive level stakeholder relationship management capability
* Computer literate including ability to utilise in-house and external software
Desirable
* Knowledge of railway industry contracts
* Experience of managing and developing several successful teams
Please note: Applicants must provide proof of essential qualifications and/or competencies where required, or demonstrate active progress toward obtaining them, or evidence their applicable experience as a condition of employment.
How to apply (External)
External how to apply:
Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other irrelevant factor.
We are a Disability Confident Leader employer We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
We are here to support you through every step of the recruitment process and to enable you to perform to the best of your ability. If you require any adjustments or modifications please contact Mark Holt (Resourcing Business Partner) at You can also visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available.
We positively embrace flexible working, recognising that employees may wish to balance work with their family and home life.
Network Rail Benefits – To find out about what benefits we offer, click here
Network Rail is required to comply with UK Government standards when carrying out pre-employment checks for all new starters; this includes a basic criminal record check. In addition to the basic criminal record check, in accordance with the UK Government we are also required to verify your identity, right to work in the UK and previous three years employment history.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information. Please ensure you have the appropriate Right to Work status when applying for this role."
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should be able to demonstrate your personal commitment to safety and awareness of our safety vision.
Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits including a choice of contributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package, a bonus scheme and an annual 75% subsidy on season tickets costing up to £3,333 (to a maximum amount of £2,500). You will also be entitled to 28 days annual leave
Salary: £71,163 to £84,437 per annum.
*Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure travel, this includes off peak and super off peak tickets*
***Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.****
Closing date 8th October 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.
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