Programme Commercial Manager

Req ID474234

Location: Cork

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Apply by: 26/11/25

Salary: 100000 DOE 10% bonus Private Healthcare

At Alstom we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains metros monorails and trams to turnkey systems services infrastructure signalling and digital mobility we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day 80000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Alstom is the UK & Irelands leading supplier of new trains and train services and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built or are building just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market from innovative high-speed rolling stock metros and trams to maintenance modernisation infrastructure and signalling.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your programme commercial management expertise in a new cutting-edge field. Youll work alongside collaborative and driven teammates.
Youll play a pivotal role in managing a significant project in Cork optimising project margins while safeguarding against commercial risks and maintaining high standards in alignment with Alstom Policies and Procedures. Day-to-day youll work closely with teams across the business (Installation Construction and Design & Build) provide support to the Commercial Manager and Lead Project Manager and contribute to the successful delivery of a large-scale project and much more.

Well look to you for:

Applying your expertise in construction industry standard forms of contract and commercial terms.
Quantifying and costing construction works including task elemental cost analysis.
Demonstrating strong multi-discipline Design & Build (D&B) experience in a contractor environment.
Supporting conflict avoidance management and dispute resolution procedures.
Employing planning and programme management for construction works.
Understanding and applying accounting concepts including the preparation of management and company accounts.
Ensuring compliance with Health Safety and Sustainability standards in the industry.
Leveraging your professional qualification with a Quantity Surveying-related organisation (ideally chartered status).
Bringing experience from Rail Construction or Civil Engineering backgrounds.
Contributing to a collaborative and inclusive team environment that values leadership resilience adaptability and continuous learning.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead weve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
Professional Qualification with Quantity Surveying related organisation.
Experience or understanding of Rail Construction or Civil Engineering projects particularly in managing large-scale multi-discipline Design & Build (D&B) projects.
Knowledge of construction industry standard forms of contract and commercial terms.
Familiarity with quantification costing of construction works and task elemental cost analysis.
Conflict avoidance management and dispute resolution procedures.
Planning and the use of programmes in the management of construction works.
Understanding of accounting concepts and the preparation of management and company accounts.
Awareness of Health Safety and Sustainability matters relevant to the construction industry.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

Things youll enjoy.
Join us on a life-long transformative journey the rail industry is here to stay so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. Youll also:

Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
Work with a dynamic and diverse team in the Installation-Construction department driving the successful management of large-scale projects in Cork.
Progress towards building expertise in rail construction and civil engineering while optimising project margins and mitigating commercial risks.
Utilise our inclusive safety-focused and sustainability-driven working environment.
Contribute to innovative projects.
Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning.
Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage.

You dont need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!

Important to note
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race colour religion gender sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability status or any other characteristic protected by local law.

As a Disability Confident employer we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

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