Interim Senior Commercial Manager £600pd

Interim Senior Commercial Manager

Location: Hybrid and in London or York

Working Pattern: 3 days per week in-office

Contract: 6 months (likelihood of extension)

Rate: Up to £600/day (Umbrella, inside IR35)

The Role:

A major UK infrastructure organisation is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to play a pivotal role within a high-profile rail programme.

This is a commercially critical position acting as the bridge between day-to-day supplier performance and long-term strategic partnerships across a complex supply chain.

You'll operate at the heart of a regulated environment, influencing commercial outcomes, managing risk, and ensuring value delivery across both internal and third-party funded activities.

• Acting as the key commercial interface between tactical supplier management and strategic supply chain partnerships
• Navigating and advising within a regulated, multi-stakeholder environment
• Supporting and evaluating procurement activity across varied funding models
• Managing cost control, forecasting, and financial profiling
• Leading risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies
• Contributing to programme and schedule management from a commercial perspective
• Differentiating and managing standard post-contract procurement vs. externally funded delivery activities

Requirements:

• Strong experience in commercial management within infrastructure or regulated sectors
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder landscapes
• Solid understanding of procurement processes and commercial frameworks
• Experience with cost management, forecasting, and financial governance
• Demonstrable capability in risk evaluation and programme delivery support
• Clear communication skills with the ability to influence at senior levels

This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply asap and any questions, email [email protected]