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My client is a UK-based engineering company that specialises in the design and delivery of complex rail projects. They have a strong track record of success in a variety of rail sectors. They turned over £70M last year and continue to grow.
They have extensive experience in the design and construction of new stations, as well as the refurbishment and upgrading of existing stations. The company has worked on a variety of projects, including the construction of the new White Rose Rail Station in Leeds, the refurbishment of London Kings Cross Station, and the upgrading of the signaling system at Manchester Piccadilly Station.
They work with experienced track engineers who can design, construct, and maintain rail tracks. My client has worked on a variety of projects, including the installation of a new track, the renewal of an existing track, and the improvement of track geometry.
They work on signaling projects as well as bridges and tunnels. This involves the construction of new bridges and tunnels, the refurbishment of existing bridges and tunnels, and the improvement of bridge and tunnel safety.
About the role
The Company has rebuilt their Commercial Team and there is now an opening for a Commercial Manager to support their commercial director whilst also looking after a small team of quantity surveyors and senior quantity surveyors.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing costs across multiple projects, ensuring each is profitable for the Company. You will be involved with the reviewing, evaluation and delivery of payments as well as developing client relationships. The projects that you will be involved in will include station upgrades, civil works, platform extensions and maintenance
You will undertake general surveying of projects as required, which will include reviewing and pricing variations and preparing valuations for the respective Project Manager and Commercial Director.
Benefits and rewards
For this permanent position, we are targeting candidates looking to earn anything from £70,000 to £80,000 per annum however specific salary will be defined upon experience and suitability. There will be a generous package offered; travel allowance OR company vehicle in addition to standard benefits associated with a large successful company.
Requirements
You are required to have a good standard of education preferably to Foundation Degree level (HND,HNC or equivalent qualification) in either Construction, Civils, Commercial management or Quantity Surveying.
To be considered for this position, you should have experience working as a Commercial Manager within Civil Engineering for Tier 2 or tier 3 company. Your work history should be stable; ideally you should have worked at your previous companies for a number of years.
A UK driving license is mandatory for this role.
