Commercial Lead

Posted 05 January 2026
Salary £100k - 110k per year
LocationGreater London
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Rail
ReferenceJO0000063424

Job description

Are you a Senior Commercial Manager with experience of major rail projects for a Tier 1 contractor?

Do you have pre and post-contract expertise, ideally across a major programme of works?

Location: Central London
Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days from home
Salary: £100,000 to £110,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

About the Role
We are seeking an Senior Commercial Manager or Commercial Lead to support a main contractor on a multitude of rail signalling projects. Due to the nature of the work, only candidates with experience of major rail projects for a Tier 1 contractor can be considered for this opportunity.

This role is ideal for a commercially astute Commercial Manager with strong pre and post-contract experience, as well as proven ability to lead a commercial team. As a Commercial Lead, the successful candidate will take ownership of contract review, subcontractor negotiation, supplier management, and ensuring robust commercial performance across the partnership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver all aspects of pre and post-contract commercial management.
  • Lead a commercial unit consisting of commercial managers and quantity surveyors.
  • Undertake contract reviews and negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Oversee procurement and supply chain management.
  • Manage variations, valuations, and cost forecasting.


Essential

  • Experience on major rail projects for a Tier 1 contractor.
  • Confident in contract reviews and subcontractor negotiation.


Desirable

  • Signalling project experience
  • Rail partnership experience