Commercial Manager

Req ID474234

 

Location: Cork

Appointment Basis: Permanent 

Apply by:- 17/02/25

Excellent Salary + Benefits Include: Pension, Contributed Healthcare, Life Assurance, plus many flexible benefits.

 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. 

Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling. 
 

 

Could you be the full-time onsite Programme Commercial Manager in Cork, IE we’re looking for?

 

Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your extensive commercial management expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative, dedicated, and collaborative teammates. You'll play a pivotal role in the management of a large project. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Finance, Engineering, Procurement), and provide commercial and contract guidance.

 

We’ll look to you for:
•    Maintaining a high standard in all areas in accordance with Alstom Policies and Procedures.
•    NEC forms of contract, and the ability to manage contract administration, including contract communications, change control, variation/compensation event assessment, valuation/certification, contract remedies and contract close out. 
•    Achieving financial targets and managing budgets effectively,
•    Influence and challenge budget holders, ensuring financial planning is supported
•    Optimising margin on a project while protecting the project from commercial risk,
•    Fostering support, relationships, and adherence to procedures,
•    Training and development of staff to enhance team capabilities,
•    Ensuring compliance with Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards",
•    Providing support and assistance to the Regional Commercial Manager & Project Director.
•    Representing the commercial interests of the company and avoiding disputes

 

All about you
•    Experience of managing and leading a large infrastructure project
•    Ability to guide and mentor teams,
•    Knowledge of contract negotiation and risk management,
•    Commitment to continuous learning and professional development,
•    Familiarity with financial reporting and budgeting,
•    Excellent communication and negotiation skills,
•    Capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and suppliers,
•    Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

 

Things you’ll enjoy
Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:
•    Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues,
•    Utilise our supportive working environment focused on training and development of staff, commercial representation, dispute avoidance, and maintaining EHS standards.",
•    Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,
•    Contribute to innovative projects,
•    Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension),
•    Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

 

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

What we offer
We offer a highly competitive starting salary, 25 days annual leave with the opportunity to increase this to 30 days, healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

 

Application Process 
The talent team are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role will close as soon as a suitable person has successfully passed the assessment process. To be considered, please send in