Assistant Commercial Manager - Bristol or Swindon

Network Rail is looking for a Commercial Assistant to support the commercial team. This role involves assisting in the measurement and evaluation of the commercial value of payments, monitoring the correct certification of works prior to authorisation in accordance with contractual obligations.

The successful candidate will assist with reporting on all commercial aspects of allocated projects and will also be involved in the preparation of contract specification and pre-tender documentation. Additionally, there will be a requirement to assist with general procurement and commercial management on a variety of contract categories.

About You

We are looking for individuals with the following experience and skills:

• Ability to work to deadlines
• Good problem-solving skills
• Basic level of commercial awareness
• Basic negotiation skills with ability to influence decision-making
• Computer literate, including the ability to utilise in-house and external software

Desirable Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate at appropriate levels, both internally and externally
• Membership of an appropriate professional organisation, or working towards membership
• Experience of using electronic sourcing and/or procurement systems