Job Description

At Network Rail, we\'re part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain, and operate our network.

Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We\'re an organisation where people matter. When you\'re part of our team, you matter to us, and you matter to millions.

The Wales & Western region includes more than 2,700 miles of railway and we serve communities and businesses of Wales, the Thames Valley, West of England, and the Southwest Peninsula.
Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users drives us every day and we\'re empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues, and protecting safety and wellbeing.

About our people and the recruitment process - We\'re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!

As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits!

\xc2\xb7 Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members.

\xc2\xb7 A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.

\xc2\xb7 Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site.

\xc2\xb7 Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, hybrid working, flexible working, and enhanced family friendly support.

\xc2\xb7 5 days paid volunteering leave.

\xc2\xb7 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.

\xc2\xb7 In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.

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We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone.

Brief Description

The Wales & Western Capital Delivery team believe in the \'One Team\' ethos. You will be working in a team that is passionate about delivering safely, efficiently and providing value for money for our passengers, train and freight operators and the taxpayer.

We are embarking on an exciting delivery model for Control Period 7. Our portfolio is diverse spanning from Buildings & Civils, Enhancements, Track, Signalling, Power and Communications. The projects delivered can range from major enhancements e.g., HS2 Old Oak Common Station on the Great Western Mainline to medium sized enhancements, third party funded projects, renewals, and minor works. All of these are key to keeping our railway safe and running.

Our focus is on recruiting and retaining people who are key to the running of our railway. We are committed to supporting learning and development and enabling individuals to bring their whole selves to work. We are passionate about diversity and inclusion and have evidenced that a diverse team has enabled better delivery.

Please check out the document attached to this vacancy for more information on what its like to work in the Commercial function in Wales & Western region!

About the role (External)

You will manage commercial post contract activities required to meet business performance and efficiency targets. You will also provide pre-contract commercial support required to procure the contracts but not the procurement process itself. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders and manage key supplier relationships, identifying best practice and liaising as required to provide an efficient, cost effective and collaborative delivery of commercial activity therefore concluding the delivery of the current control period and setting control period 7 up for success. Robust commercial / contract management is both exciting and challenging but rewarding when contracts are delivered successfully, and you will play a key role in this.

Your Main Responsibilities will be to:

\xc2\xb7 Support the programme and project teams with Commercial compliance.

\xc2\xb7 Commercial reporting of allocated project.

\xc2\xb7 Flagging and mitigating issues found through reporting.

\xc2\xb7 Monitor and actively influence decision makers and contractor\'s commercial behaviours, delivery and activity.

\xc2\xb7 Manage and challenge assessment and valuation of contractor\'s applications and processing of payment certification.

\xc2\xb7 Commercial advice on project changes.

\xc2\xb7 Produce applications for payment/invoices to outside clients.

\xc2\xb7 Identify and advise on all commercial risk/claim events.

\xc2\xb7 Provide of ad-hoc management information and analysis to promote informed decision-making.

\xc2\xb7 Produce and retain appropriate commercial correspondence and contractual notices for issue in accordance with contractual conditions.

\xc2\xb7 Undertake final account settlements and internal reconciliation to project close-out.

\xc2\xb7 Support demonstration of efficiencies and continual improvement of estimating by undertaking cost analysis of completed projects and feedback.

\xc2\xb7 Support pre and post contract procurement activities as appropriate.

\xc2\xb7 Provide support to estimating resources, offering guidance and advice on project scale/scope as required.

\xc2\xb7 Support the negotiation of all prices under existing contracts/framework agreements, and participate in quantitative risk assessment and value management workshops.

You will ideally have

\xc2\xb7 Demonstrable experience in commercially managing investment projects

\xc2\xb7 Good understanding of railway / construction industry forms of contract, or in relatable industry

\xc2\xb7 Good understanding of the construction/railway industry, or relatable industry

\xc2\xb7 Good negotiation skills

What could set you apart

\xc2\xb7 Educated to degree standard in related subject

\xc2\xb7 Membership of a relevant professional institute, chartered status

\xc2\xb7 Significant experience of working within a generalist commercial environment

\xc2\xb7 Awareness of industry issues

Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! #LI-EH1

How to apply (External)

Salary: \xc2\xa343,588 to \xc2\xa349,037 per annum.

Hybrid working available - 2/3 days in the office/on site (35 hours a week).

Closing date: 5th September 2023.

Please check out the document attached to this vacancy for more information on what its like to work in the Commercial function in Wales & Western region!

Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted.

Click \'apply now\' to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzz words for us. We\'re constantly striving to make sure we provide a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. We recognise that certain groups are under-represented within our team and we\'re working closely with our regional diversity and inclusion networks to make sure we support these groups as best as we can.

We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact or visit the connect page: . For all other support please contact your HR Business Partner.

Network Rail is a and we\'ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit for advice on accessibility support if you\'re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed. All prospective candidates 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.

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.

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