Overview
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Location: Preston, GB. Salary: £27,000 - £31,000 depending on experience. Closing date: 16th October 2025. Travel across NW&C is required and candidates should be comfortable with frequent travel to client sites, regional offices, or other business locations as needed.
About Network Rail
We connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and investing in our people. We strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone and support flexible working wherever possible.
About the Role
To provide technical and commercial support to the post contract commercial team. The successful candidate can be based in Birmingham or Manchester.
Key Accountabilities
* Measure works on site to assist in the payment valuation and variation processes. Undertake periodic valuations of works in progress. Prepare certificates for payment as appropriate.
* Support the commercial process by research and evaluation of information from contractors.
* Assist in preparation of estimates for works. Input cost and quantity information into estimating systems and produce reports.
* Assist in preparation of tender, pricing and contract documentation. Carry out cost analysis of accepted tenders.
* Prepare budgets and detailed estimates. Cost plan as necessary during development to meet financial targets.
* Prepare final accounts, including validation of contractor submission by measurement and quantification.
* Input data related to contracts into the company's project management reporting system.
Essential Criteria
* Basic knowledge of the construction / railway industry.
* Numeracy skills.
* Knowledge of railway and construction industry forms of contract.
* Computer literate.
Desirable Criteria
* Educated to A Level standard.
* Experience of working within a commercial environment.
* Knowledge of basic estimating, valuation and cost reporting.
How to Apply (External)
Salary: £27,000 - £31,000 depending on experience.
Closing date: 16th October 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. We may close the advert early if we receive a large volume of applicants.
As this is a role in a regional team, travel across NW&C is required. Candidates should be comfortable with frequent travel to client sites, regional offices, or other business locations as needed.
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Benefits
* 28 days annual leave – with the opportunity to buy and/or sell up to 5 days
* Contributory pension schemes
* Potential to top up salary with a bonus
* Subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets
* Staff travel discounts and related benefits
* Season ticket loan and discounted annual season tickets
* Hybrid working where possible and flexible/ family-friendly support
* Healthcare offers, discounted memberships, and other perks
* 5 days of paid volunteering leave
* 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community
EEO and Inclusion
We are an inclusive employer of choice and welcome applications from everyone. We encourage flexible working and will consider reasonable adjustments to support accessibility during the recruitment process.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
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