Senior Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager Rail Infrastructure & Utilities

Location: National

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Full time permanent

Typical Hours: 40 hours per week MondayFriday

Drive performance. Influence strategy. Lead commercial success at scale.

At Ground Control we deliver complex rail infrastructure and utilities projects across national and regional frameworks. Were looking for a Commercial Manager to lead both the strategic and operational delivery of commercial activities across one or more business units.

This is a senior leadership role where youll shape commercial strategy influence decision-making at SLT level and drive profitability performance and continuous improvement across the division.

What youll do

Youll take ownership of commercial performance leading teams improving processes and ensuring strong financial and contractual control.

Operational Commercial Leadership
Oversee core commercial activities including invoicing billing supply chain payments CVR/CVTC and contract administration
Support mobilisation and commercial set-up of complex or high-volume contracts
Lead recovery and conversion of WIP into recognised value
Provide hands-on support during operational challenges to stabilise performance

Strategic Commercial Oversight
Shape divisional commercial plans aligned to business strategy
Act as a trusted advisor to the Commercial Director and SLT
Identify and manage commercial risks providing clear recommendations
Support bids tenders and contract mobilisation with effective pricing strategies

Performance & Reporting
Lead budgeting forecasting cost control and margin performance
Conduct P&L reviews and implement corrective actions where needed
Establish monthly performance reviews to proactively manage risk
Deliver clear accurate commercial reporting to senior stakeholders

Process Improvement & Systems
Improve workflows across commercial finance and operations
Drive digital initiatives to enhance efficiency and real-time insight
Promote best practice and consistency across regional teams

Stakeholder Engagement
Act as a key link between commercial finance operations and clients
Lead commercial negotiations and resolve complex issues or disputes
Build strong long-term relationships with clients suppliers and field teams

Team Leadership & Development
Lead mentor and develop commercial teams driving a high-performance culture
Manage resource planning and recruitment
Support development succession planning and cross-functional collaboration

What youll get

A senior leadership role with real influence over commercial strategy and performance
Opportunity to shape and improve commercial processes across a growing division
Exposure to high-value frameworks and complex infrastructure projects
Autonomy to lead supported by senior stakeholders and operational teams
Clear progression opportunities as the division continues to scale

What were looking for

Essential
Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record managing complex contracts
Experience in budgeting forecasting cost control and improving financial performance
Ability to analyse performance data and translate insight into action
Experience working across operational financial and client-facing teams
Strong knowledge of commercial processes systems and contract administration
Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
Experience managing risk negotiating contracts and resolving disputes
Proven leadership experience in developing high-performing teams
Knowledge of construction contract frameworks (e.g. NEC JCT)

Desirable
Experience within rail infrastructure utilities or related sectors
Understanding of pricing strategies and financial modelling
Experience with digital tools automation or data visualisation
Involvement in bids tenders or commercial due diligence
Relevant commercial or accountancy qualification

Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with your skills and experience

• Performancelinked bonus: Bonus opportunities aligned to your level and contribution.

• Pension scheme helping you plan for the future

• Recognition schemes celebrating and rewarding great work

• Private GP service fast convenient access to medical support

• Life insurance providing added peace of mind

• Subsidised gym membership supporting your health and wellbeing

• Holiday buy scheme purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

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Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age disability gender reassignment marriage or civil partnership pregnancy or maternity race (including colour nationality ethnic or national origin) religion or belief sex sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment including training development promotion pay and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees and to creating a working environment free from discrimination harassment bullying or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity respect and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training inclusive policies and accountability at all levels.