Commercial Manager - Rail
CV-LibraryBasingstoke, HampshirepermanentPosted: 9 March 2026
Apply NowWe are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join our growing rail and civil engineering team based in Basingstoke. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the commercial performance of rail infrastructure and civil engineering projects across the region.
You will play a pivotal role in protecting the company’s commercial interests, ensuring robust contract management, and driving profitability across a portfolio of rail-related civil works projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the commercial function across multiple rail civil engineering projects
* Oversee cost planning, forecasting, and reporting to ensure financial targets are met.
* Manage NEC (3/4) contracts, including compensation events, change control, and dispute resolution.
* Provide commercial guidance to project teams from tender stage through to final account.
* Negotiate and manage subcontractor packages and supplier agreements.
* Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
* Ensure compliance with Network Rail standards and contractual requirements.
* Mentor and develop Quantity Surveyors and junior commercial staff.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and delivery partners.
About You
* Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within rail and civil engineering.
* Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (essential).
* Experience delivering rail infrastructure projects (e.g., track, stations, structures, earthworks, drainage).
* Excellent commercial acumen with strong negotiation skills.
* Ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
* Chartered status (RICS or equivalent) desirable but not essential
You will play a pivotal role in protecting the company’s commercial interests, ensuring robust contract management, and driving profitability across a portfolio of rail-related civil works projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the commercial function across multiple rail civil engineering projects
* Oversee cost planning, forecasting, and reporting to ensure financial targets are met.
* Manage NEC (3/4) contracts, including compensation events, change control, and dispute resolution.
* Provide commercial guidance to project teams from tender stage through to final account.
* Negotiate and manage subcontractor packages and supplier agreements.
* Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
* Ensure compliance with Network Rail standards and contractual requirements.
* Mentor and develop Quantity Surveyors and junior commercial staff.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and delivery partners.
About You
* Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within rail and civil engineering.
* Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (essential).
* Experience delivering rail infrastructure projects (e.g., track, stations, structures, earthworks, drainage).
* Excellent commercial acumen with strong negotiation skills.
* Ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
* Chartered status (RICS or equivalent) desirable but not essential