Freight manager Work, Jobs in Basildon (with Salaries)

Commercial Manager
Network Rail —Blackfriars Station
- £43,588 - £53,167 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Contracts
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
1d
Lead Systems Thinking Manager
Network Rail —Blackfriars Station
- £71,163 - £86,801 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
8d
Import Customer Service Coordinator
CEVALogistics —London
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Transport Consulting - Manager
Pwc UK —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
Assistant Terminal Manager - HS2 Main Works
Skanska —London
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Leadership
- Bereavement leave
PM Shift Manager (HGV)
Precise Freight Limited - APC —Maidstone
- £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
6d
Product Manager
Zencargo —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AI
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Logistics Manager, DeepMind
DeepMind —London
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
Manifest Europe, Commercial Partnerships Manager
Hyve Group —London
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Communication skills
Business Development Manager
CEVALogistics —London
- Full-time
- Business development
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Warehouse Manager, OrangeDoor
Unbridled —Sevenoaks
- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Travel
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
Business Manager, London
Engelhart —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- English
- Continuous improvement
- Life insurance
Quick apply
2d
Senior Manager - Warehouse, Inventory Logistics and Planning (WILP)
Humanoid —London
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Contracts
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Supply Chain and Distribution Coordinator
Office Shoes —London
- Microsoft Excel
Quick apply
Marketing Manager (B2B)
Unsworth —Leytonstone
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Presentation skills
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
2d
Fashion Account Manager (Italian Speaking)
LF Fashion Limited —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Travel
- Conflict management
Head of Compliance
Czarnikow Group —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Continuous improvement
- Computer skills
Quick apply
Assistant Commercial Manager
Network Rail —Blackfriars Station
- £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Contracts
- Computer skills
- Annual leave
14d
Trade Compliance Manager
4PL CONSULTANCY —London
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
Chartering Manager
ArcelorMittal —London
- Management
- English
- Contracts

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Commercial Manager

Network Rail -
Blackfriars Station

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£43,588 - £53,167 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

Investment
Procurement
Continuous improvement
Forecasting
Contracts
Construction post-contract administration
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Project contract management
Project risk management
Final account settlement
Contract administration
Negotiation

Full job description

Who We Are

Join the Southern Region where your work truly matters.

Covering Wessex, Sussex, and Kent, the Southern Region is one of the busiest and most dynamic parts of the railway. Our teams keep some of the UK's most vital passenger and freight routes moving every single day.

This is a place where collaboration, innovation, and resilience are key and where your contribution will directly impact millions of journeys. We are entering an exciting new chapter as we integrate with train operating companies under one national leadership, creating even greater opportunities to shape the future of rail.

From supporting major modernisation programmes to improving performance for local communities and enhancing safety across complex operational environments, Southern offers a fast-paced, rewarding environment to grow your career and make a real difference. pplicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision .

About the role

Are you an experienced commercial professional who enjoys influencing decisions, managing risk, and driving value through complex projects? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise can make a real difference?

At Network Rail, we're committed to delivering a safe, reliable and sustainable railway that connects people, businesses and communities across Britain. As a Commercial Manager , you'll play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of investment projects, providing expert commercial guidance, contract management and ensuring robust cost reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

What you'll be doing

As a Commercial Manager, you'll work closely with Project Managers, Programme Managers and delivery teams to provide specialist commercial expertise that helps projects achieve their objectives while effectively managing commercial risk.

You'll:

Lead the commercial management of medium-value, medium-risk projects from contract award through to final account settlement.
Provide expert advice on commercial matters, contract management, change control and risk mitigation.
Monitor project costs, forecasts and financial performance, ensuring accurate reporting and robust financial governance.
Review, challenge and assess contractor applications, valuations and payments, ensuring they align with contractual entitlement and project progress.
Support the management of scope changes, commercial risks and potential claims, helping teams make informed decisions.
Build strong relationships with contractors and suppliers, influencing commercial behaviours and driving positive project outcomes.
Produce commercial correspondence, contractual notices and management information to support effective decision-making.
Support procurement and estimating activities, including negotiations, risk assessments and value management workshops.
Contribute to continuous improvement by analysing completed projects and identifying opportunities to enhance future performance.

Your experience and skills

Essential

Demonstrable experience in commercially managing investment projects
Demonstrable relevant experience
Good understanding of railway and construction industry forms of contract
Good understanding of the construction/railway industry
Good negotiation skills

Desirable

Educated to degree standard in related subject
Membership of a relevant professional institute, chartered status
Significant experience of working within a generalist commercial environment
Awareness of industry issues

How to apply

Band & Salary: £43,588 - £53,167

Vacancy type: Perm

Location: London Puddle Dock

Closing date: 2 nd September 2026

We're an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions.

We offer excellent benefits, including:

¿ Generous annual leave with the option to buy/sell days.

¿ Defined benefit pension scheme.

¿ 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.

¿ Up to 75% off leisure travel.

Carer's leave to support those who matter.

¿ Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.

¿ We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments

Discover all our benefits and what life is like at Network Rail.- click here

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Key Information

Vacancy Details

Number of Positions:

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Salary:

£43,588 - £53,167

Location:

London Puddle Dock, Blackfriars

Geographical Area:

London (Inside M25)

Closing Date:

02-SEP-2026

Job Category:

Business, Commercial and Project Management

Function:

Southern Region

Organisation:

CL Capable Owner & Enh Commercial (454110) G2

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