Commercial Manager – Rail Building Refurbishments
Location: Near Newark & Grantham (Office Based)
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am – 4.00 pm
Benefits: 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, parking on site
Join Our Team as a Commercial Manager – Rail Building Contracts
Are you an experienced Commercial Manager or Contracts Manager looking for your next challenge in the construction, civils, or rail infrastructure sectors?
We’re seeking a proactive and commercially minded professional to oversee a portfolio of building and refurbishment projects for Network Rail, including stations, depots, offices, and operational buildings.
This is a pivotal role where you’ll manage the commercial lifecycle of projects from contract negotiation through to final account, ensuring profitability, compliance, and client satisfaction.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Commercial Management
Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts with clients and subcontractors
Manage variations, change control, and commercial risk
Produce financial reports, cost/value reconciliations, and accurate forecasts
Review tenders and ensure competitive, compliant submissions Contract Management
Oversee project delivery from award to completion
Act as the primary point of contact for clients on commercial and contract matters
Monitor site progress, quality, and financial performance in collaboration with site teams
Manage subcontractor performance, payments, and contractual compliance Financial & Operational Duties
Handle COWD (Cost of Work Delivered), payment applications, and spend forecasting
Collaborate with operational and commercial teams to secure competitive project bids Strategic Contribution
Advise on commercial strategy for rail refurbishment contracts
Support business development by contributing to bids and client presentations
Drive improvements in commercial governance and processes
Promote health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance
What We’re Looking For:
✔ Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Contracts Manager within construction, civils, or rail infrastructure
✔ Strong knowledge of building contracts and rail frameworks
✔ Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
✔ Financially astute with a track record in reporting and forecasting
✔ Organised, proactive, and able to juggle multiple projects effectively
Why Join Us?
This role is more than just managing budgets—you’ll be at the heart of ensuring that projects are commercially successful, contractually protected, and delivered safely and to high standards. You’ll work closely with operational teams and clients, helping to safeguard and grow margins on long-term frameworks and planned works.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact on project delivery and profitability, this is it.
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