Such positions are a vital component of both the rail and construction industries and exist to develop and improve procedures and policies. You’ll take charge of contracts, overseeing day-to-day operations and keeping track of commercial and contractual obligations, troubleshooting any issues as they arise. A role as a Commercial Manager comes with plenty of opportunities. Working within this sector allows you to take financial control of projects, contribute to bids for new business and negotiate contracts, keeping track of KPIs and timeframes along the way.
People who have engineering, building or quantity surveying backgrounds can make great Commercial Managers as they need to have a strong construction and commercial understanding, as well as negotiation and teamwork skills. Good contract management can ensure greater value for money and reduced risk and crisis management, making it an integral role in the contract process.
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