Assistant Commercial Manager
Location
Blackfriars, GB
Department Name
CL Contracts & Procurement Route G4
About Network Rail
Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you
Brief Description
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Commercial Manager to support our Commercial Manager in delivering key commercial functions across the Route. This role will involve assisting in pre-contract activities, as well as evaluating and agreeing the value of payments and variations for a variety of works throughout the Route.
About the role (External)
1. Assist in the measurement and evaluation of the commercial value of payments, monitoring the correct certification of works prior to authorisation in accordance with contractual obligations.
2. Assist with the reporting on all commercial aspects of allocated projects.
3. Assist in the preparation of contract specification and pre-tender documentation.
4. Assist with the general procurement/commercial management on a variety of contract categories.
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
* Ability to work to deadlines.
* Good problem-solving skills.
* Basic level of commercial awareness
* Basic negotiation skills with ability to influence decision making.
* Computer literate including ability to utilise in-house and external software.
Desirable
* Able to effectively communicate at the appropriate levels, both internally and externally
* Membership of an appropriate professional organisation, or working towards membership
* Experience of using electronic sourcing and/or procurement systems
Salary: circa £30,000
Been referred by a friend, then please complete this form
We're an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions.
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.
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
Plus, more
.
We are proud to be recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality for the third year in a row.
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.
At Network Rail, we have a number of employee networks to reflect our diverse population and help to raise issues to the wider workforce and support their membership and support our Everybody Matters strategy, led by our central Diversity & Inclusion team. We have Diversity & Inclusion Champions who take part and lead on many activities, to drive through more initiatives to support an inclusive environment for all its people and promote a professional and positive working environment. For more information on Diversity & Inclusion at Network Rail, please follow this link
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.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of All propective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 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 Sentinel database and a 5 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 will be enforced.
Network Rail adheres to pre-employment Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS), this is government standard for pre –employment vetting. BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting requires Network Rail to screen a potential employee's unspent criminal convictions and undertake 3 year career checks. Employment at Network Rail is subject to employees meeting the BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting.
Closing date: 19th September 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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Assistant Commercial Manager
Location
Blackfriars, GB
Department Name
CL Contracts & Procurement Route G4
About Network Rail
Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you
Brief Description
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Commercial Manager to support our Commercial Manager in delivering key commercial functions across the Route. This role will involve assisting in pre-contract activities, as well as evaluating and agreeing the value of payments and variations for a variety of works throughout the Route.
About the role (External)
1. Assist in the measurement and evaluation of the commercial value of payments, monitoring the correct certification of works prior to authorisation in accordance with contractual obligations.
2. Assist with the reporting on all commercial aspects of allocated projects.
3. Assist in the preparation of contract specification and pre-tender documentation.
4. Assist with the general procurement/commercial management on a variety of contract categories.
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
* Ability to work to deadlines.
* Good problem-solving skills.
* Basic level of commercial awareness
* Basic negotiation skills with ability to influence decision making.
* Computer literate including ability to utilise in-house and external software.
Desirable
* Able to effectively communicate at the appropriate levels, both internally and externally
* Membership of an appropriate professional organisation, or working towards membership
* Experience of using electronic sourcing and/or procurement systems
How to apply (External)
Salary: circa £30,000
Been referred by a friend, then please complete this form
We're an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions.
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.
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
Plus, more
.
We are proud to be recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality for the third year in a row.
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.
At Network Rail, we have a number of employee networks to reflect our diverse population and help to raise issues to the wider workforce and support their membership and support our Everybody Matters strategy, led by our central Diversity & Inclusion team. We have Diversity & Inclusion Champions who take part and lead on many activities, to drive through more initiatives to support an inclusive environment for all its people and promote a professional and positive working environment. For more information on Diversity & Inclusion at Network Rail, please follow this link
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.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of All propective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 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 Sentinel database and a 5 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 will be enforced.
Network Rail adheres to pre-employment Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS), this is government standard for pre –employment vetting. BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting requires Network Rail to screen a potential employee's unspent criminal convictions and undertake 3 year career checks. Employment at Network Rail is subject to employees meeting the BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting.
Closing date: 19th September 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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