The Role

The Commercial Manager will work within the Transport for Wales (TfW) Commercial Directorate and have a key role in ensuring the successful management of various commercial projects. 

Role responsibilities

• Monitor for and mitigate breaches of governance by adhering to the TfW procurement and internal change control procedures, in conjunction with the Programme and Project teams to ensure TfW is operating in compliance with regulations.
• Manage cost reporting of allocated projects within the TfW reporting framework by undertaking cost forecasting to report anticipated final cost, cost of work done, gross billing and current contract value.
• Monitor, manage and report on commercial aspects of allocated projects by raising issues and risks, proposing mitigation actions at the earliest opportunity to the relevant person to ensure projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
• Review contractor delivery by leading valuation of medium value/medium risk contracts and attending progress meetings to actively influence contractors' commercial behaviours, delivery and activity. 

Who we're looking for

• A degree in a relevant field such as finance, quantity surveying, engineering or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience of managing infrastructure or construction projects from a commercial perspective.
• Knowledge of multi-disciplinary projects, with experience of forecasting and managing a budget.
• Good knowledge of relevant legislation and its impact upon the contract and commercial function. 

Welsh Language Skills

While not essential for this role, Welsh language skills would make a great addition to your application.

TfW support anyone who wants to learn Welsh or improve their skills. We offer online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

Equal Opportunities

We're changing the way the transport industry looks. By celebrating and embracing differences, we're building a workforce that represents Wales. We need talented people from all backgrounds and cultures to bring their perspectives and experiences. Diverse teams make better decisions and drive innovation. Join us in transforming the way Wales travels."

Who we are 

Transport for Wales is changing the way Wales travels, making sustainable transport the first choice. We're building a multimodal integrated transport network called the T Network, making it easier for people to travel by train, bus, walking, wheeling and cycling.

Next steps

See attached Job Description for further details and how to apply. If you want to find out more about what we're doing in Wales, see our Annual Report.

We're a Disability Confident Leader. Let us know about  any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process and as part of the role if you are successful.

This advert will close at 23:59 on the day of the application closing date stated above. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.