Senior Supplier & Carrier Manager (Telecoms)
Who We Are
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Join Network Rail \- Where People and Connections Matter
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team \- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED\&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work\-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Some of our great benefits:
- We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered
- Generous annual leave up to 28 days plus statutory days (role dependant), with the option to buy/sell days
- Discounts at selected stations with your Network Rail pass
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- 75% off leisure train tickets for you and your dependents (subject to T\&Cs)
- Interest\-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets
- Volunteer leave to make a positive impact
Vacancy Details
Duration: 1 xPermanent \& 1 x 9 month FTC/Secondment
Location: The Quadrant, Milton Keynes, Manchester Square One or London Paddington.
Band \& Salary: Band 3C £55,596 \- £67,813
About the role
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What will you be doing?
- customers including effective project cost management and providing feedback into subsequent procurement processes.
- Manage the contracting process, negotiating agreements with Telecoms third party funded strategic partners and to provide long term flexible sustainable business relationships whilst delivering value for money services that meet Network Rail's needs
- Manage the in life contract management of Telecoms third party funded commercial agreements and supporting contracts, managing the commercial review of delivery.
- Support maximising the Network Rail commercial position on third party funded projects and assurance that supplier contracts align with third party party contracts where appropriate
- Manage the monitoring of all Telecoms third party funded contract reporting such that it is accurately maintained and recorded in accordance with company reporting systems. Explain all variances to predicted commercial performance and propose mitigating actions at the earliest opportunity.
- Establishment and implemented the continuous improvement of contract process \& governance to facilitate Government and other Telecoms third party funded workstreams.
- Provide pro\-active expertise, advice and implementation of all contract/scope changes in accordance with change control process, recommending or authorising appropriate action within delegated authority and progressing the timely resolution of contract variations.
- Identify emerging problems, report contractual claims \& support in the management and resolution of legal and/or commercial disputes in conjunction with management as appropriate
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Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Commercial experience within the telecoms industry
- Experience of negotiating third party funded contracts
- Knowledge of railway and construction industry conditions of contract.
- Experience of resolution of construction contract disputes
- Knowledge of 3 rd party funded projects.
- Excellent Business Acumen with strong commercial focus and financially astute
- Profit and loss management experience
- Experience of managing and developing a team of staff.
- Good communication skills both written and oral
- Experience in Finance.
Contact: RSResourcing @networkrail.co.uk If you have any questions or reasonable adjustments.
Key Information
Vacancy Details
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Number of Positions:1
Contract Type:Permanent
Hours:Full Time
Salary:£55,596 \- £67,813
Location:London Enterprise House, London
Geographical Area:London (Inside M25\)
Closing Date:30\-SEP\-2026
Job Category:Digital Data and Technology
Function:Route Services
Asset:DDaT Telecoms Operations
Organisation:TA Contract \& Supplier Management (Telecoms) (570641\) G1
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