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About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Commercial Manager on a 12-month secondment to support the delivery of commercial excellence across the Rail Division. You will provide commercial guidance throughout the project lifecycle, undertaking commercial reviews, supporting decision-making and helping teams identify and manage risks and opportunities. The role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of rail projects, building trusted relationships with project teams and supporting a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Support the delivery of commercial excellence across the Rail Division, providing guidance and challenge to project teams throughout the project lifecycle from pre-contracts through to delivery
Undertake commercial reviews and assurance activities to promote effective governance, compliance, risk management and informed decision-making across bids and projects
Build strong working relationships with project teams, clients, partners and supply chain organisations to support successful project outcomes and sustainable business growth
Identify commercial risks and opportunities, supporting teams to improve project performance profitability and value realisation
Promote the consistent application of commercial best practice, sharing lessons learned and supporting continuous improvement across the division

Requirements

Experience in a commercial or contract management role within a project-based, infrastructure, engineering or professional services environment
Good commercial and financial acumen, with experience supporting project performance, profitability, risk management and governance activities
Understanding of common forms of contract, including NEC and other collaborative contracting models, together with experience of contract administration and commercial management processes
Experienced in bidding activities, in particular contract reviews, and the proposal lifecycle
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with project teams, clients, partners and other stakeholders
Ability to identify commercial risks and opportunities, provide practical advice and support effective decision-making throughout the project lifecycle
Demonstrates high standards of integrity, professionalism and ethical business conduct
Experienced using financial and ERP systems.
Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK.
We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Skills

Commercial guidance
Commercial reviews
Risk management
Opportunity identification
Commercial best practice
Relationship building
Financial acumen
Contract management
Proposal lifecycle management
ERP systems

Location

Work Type

Hybrid working

Experience Level

Commercial Manager

Benefits

Pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%
Life assurance equal up to 4 x basic salary, with an option to increase to 6 x salary
Income protection scheme providing financial benefit, absence and return to work support
Flexible benefits including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing
Annual bonus schemes
Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues
Health cash plan
Access to Peppy for menopause support
Comprehensive wellbeing program with family access
Ability to flex salary for a wide range of health benefits, extendable to family
Minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays
Ability to buy or sell leave
10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers
Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service
Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts
Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave
Two weeks paid paternity/partner leave
Up to 24 weeks paid shared parental leave at full pay
Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid
Policies and support for military families
Primary annual professional institution subscription
Mentoring, formal training, and self-development options
Membership in Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities
Support through the Armed Forces Network
Opportunities to make a difference within communities through social outcomes

About the Company

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.
We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve.
Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do.
With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.
Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best.
As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued.
Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.
We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe.
From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it.
Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle.
We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy.
Rail (RAL) is Mott MacDonald's centre of excellence for rail infrastructure, systems, operations and technical advisory services.
We are a market leader in the UK rail sector and are expanding our presence across Ireland and selected international markets, including Europe and North America.
Our teams deliver some of industry's most complex and critical programmes, spanning heavy rail, metro, light rail transit, systems engineering, electrification, signalling, digital rail and technical assurance.
We combine exceptional people, technical excellence, digital innovation and deep client relationships to deliver outstanding outcomes for our clients and the communities they serve.
Our clients include Network Rail, Transport for London, Translink, transport authorities, major contractors, government bodies and rail operators throughout the UK, Ireland and beyond.
Our ambition is clear: to maintain our leadership position in the UK rail market, become a leading rail consultancy in Ireland and sustainably grow our presence in selected international markets.
We are focused on delivering cost leadership, market differentiation and sustainable growth, ensuring we remain a trusted partner for our clients and an employer of choice for our people.

Equal Opportunity

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.
We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.