Job Description

Commercial Scheme Sponsor####

Location

Blackfriars, GB####

Department Name

CZ Wessex Route Sponsorship (880011) G1####

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!

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Brief Description

As a Sponsor on the Wessex Route, you will be accountable for delivering a variety of enhancements that make a tangible difference to the rail network and the passengers that use it. The role involves leading projects with third-party clients, working closely with train operators and championing accessibility improvements at stations, helping to put passengers first.


You will lead the development, delivery and implementation of a portfolio of enhancement schemes across Wessex and in our managed stations, create and maintain relationships with customers and stakeholders and lead projects to deliver improved outcomes for our passengers and communities.


This is a 12-month opportunity with the potential to be extended or to become permanent.

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About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities -

1. Lead and maintain relationships with nominated customers and stakeholders, and be the focal point, to monitor whether Network Rail is fully responsive for the development of schemes. Champion the interests of the customers and stakeholders within Network Rail.


2. Develop proposals from customers and stakeholders for enhancements, to establish the nature and scope of their schemes in line with the business planning criteria, including consideration of their viability within the route planning process, timetable, implications, operational arrangements and railway Estates interfaces.


3. Lead negotiations with customers for the commercial and contractual terms on which schemes will be implemented, or the terms on which Network Rail will provide asset protection if the customer implements.


4. Sponsor the delivery or facilitation (through asset protection arrangements) by Infrastructure Investment of externally funded schemes to track, monitoring whether customer and stakeholder requirements are fully met on scope, price, quality and programme of works.


5. Comply with the requirements of corporate investment regulations, other corporate governance, and the Guide to Railway Investment Projects.


6. Monitor progress on customer schemes against agreed budgets, delivery plans and work programmes, challenge and intervene as required with Infrastructure Investment to achieve correction of adverse trends.


7. Undertake post implementation reviews to close schemes, check the customer is fully billed and pays for the works, whether the works deliver the intended outputs and new works are fully incorporated into maintenance and renewal plans.


8. Contribute to the development of the Route's strategy for enhancements through the Route Utilisation Strategy process and other business planning processes.


9. Work with customers and stakeholders to identify new opportunities for them to investment in the network.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

Qualified to degree level, or equivalent Commercially astute, persuasive, and customer focused Negotiating skills Knowledge / understanding of the railway industry Experience of dealing with industrial client portfolios and negotiating contracts to finalisation and able to demonstrate commercial success

Desirable

Some experience in management roles in an industrial commercial environment MBA or other related postgraduate qualification

Salary

: 46,701 - 55,411 per annum, pro/rata and many more benefits.

Closing date

: 03rd October 2025. - Late applications will not be accepted.

If you are successfully shortlisted for this role, the interview will be held in person at our London Puddle Dock office on either the 15th or 16th of October.

This is a 12-month fixed term opportunity and has the potential to be extended or to become permanent.


You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive 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.



Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.*



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Commercial Scheme Sponsor####

Location

Blackfriars, GB####

Department Name

CZ Wessex Route Sponsorship (880011) G1####

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

As a Sponsor on the Wessex Route, you will be accountable for delivering a variety of enhancements that make a tangible difference to the rail network and the passengers that use it. The role involves leading projects with third-party clients, working closely with train operators and championing accessibility improvements at stations, helping to put passengers first.


You will lead the development, delivery and implementation of a portfolio of enhancement schemes across Wessex and in our managed stations, create and maintain relationships with customers and stakeholders and lead projects to deliver improved outcomes for our passengers and communities.


This is a 12-month opportunity with the potential to be extended or to become permanent.

####

About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities -

1. Lead and maintain relationships with nominated customers and stakeholders, and be the focal point, to monitor whether Network Rail is fully responsive for the development of schemes. Champion the interests of the customers and stakeholders within Network Rail.


2. Develop proposals from customers and stakeholders for enhancements, to establish the nature and scope of their schemes in line with the business planning criteria, including consideration of their viability within the route planning process, timetable, implications, operational arrangements and railway Estates interfaces.


3. Lead negotiations with customers for the commercial and contractual terms on which schemes will be implemented, or the terms on which Network Rail will provide asset protection if the customer implements.


4. Sponsor the delivery or facilitation (through asset protection arrangements) by Infrastructure Investment of externally funded schemes to track, monitoring whether customer and stakeholder requirements are fully met on scope, price, quality and programme of works.


5. Comply with the requirements of corporate investment regulations, other corporate governance, and the Guide to Railway Investment Projects.


6. Monitor progress on customer schemes against agreed budgets, delivery plans and work programmes, challenge and intervene as required with Infrastructure Investment to achieve correction of adverse trends.


7. Undertake post implementation reviews to close schemes, check the customer is fully billed and pays for the works, whether the works deliver the intended outputs and new works are fully incorporated into maintenance and renewal plans.


8. Contribute to the development of the Route's strategy for enhancements through the Route Utilisation Strategy process and other business planning processes.


9. Work with customers and stakeholders to identify new opportunities for them to investment in the network.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

Qualified to degree level, or equivalent Commercially astute, persuasive, and customer focused Negotiating skills Knowledge / understanding of the railway industry Experience of dealing with industrial client portfolios and negotiating contracts to finalisation and able to demonstrate commercial success

Desirable

Some experience in management roles in an industrial commercial environment MBA or other related postgraduate qualification ####

How to apply (External)

Salary

: 46,701 - 55,411 per annum, pro/rata and many more benefits.

Closing date

: 03rd October 2025. - Late applications will not be accepted.

If you are successfully shortlisted for this role, the interview will be held in person at our London Puddle Dock office on either the 15th or 16th of October.

Click

apply now

to apply.


This is a 12-month fixed term opportunity and has the potential to be extended or to become permanent.


You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive 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.

Network Rail Benefits

- To find out about what benefits we offer, click here


All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information


Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.*



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