Senior Commercial Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead the commercial management of TfL projects across London, ensuring profitability, risk control, and entitlement recovery throughout the lifecycle. You’ll work with the London and regional teams on a portfolio of small to medium infrastructure schemes, aligning delivery with TfL requirements. The position offers exposure to major transport projects, cross-functional collaboration, and clear career progression. You will contribute to sustainable transport solutions that benefit communities while advancing your professional growth.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Career growth opportunities
• Fully funded apprenticeship and professional membership
• Pension scheme
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays (plus option to buy 5 more)

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of TfL infrastructure projects across London and surroundings
• Cost planning and value reporting
• Subcontract/design management
• Change control and maintenance of trackers
• Draft EWNs and manage Change/Compensation Events
• Commercial administrative processes
• Subcontractor procurement
• Overall reporting control for rail systems delivery

Key requirements

• Rail, highways or civil engineering quantity surveying experience
• Degree in commercial management or equivalent qualification (relevant experience in lieu considered)
• Experience managing subcontractors, cost planning and reporting controls
• Experience developing junior commercial team members
• Expert Excel user
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts
• Knowledge of financial accounting systems (SAP, COINS, ORACLE)

• Collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Leadership and mentoring of junior staff
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Excel (expert)
• NEC contracts knowledge
• SAP/COINS/ORACLE familiarity

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