Job Description

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

London, Greater London, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Our Opportunity

We are recruiting a Senior Contract Manager to join our Legal & Commercial team in the UK.

In this role, you will take ownership of all commercial aspects across key bids and projects, reporting to the Contracts Director. You will lead a small team (3–4 direct reports) within a wider group of 12 Contract Managers.

This is a hybrid role, with a minimum of 2 days per week in our Canary Wharf office.

Key Responsibilities

You will spend approximately 80% of your time leading complex bids/projects and 20% supporting your team.

• Deputising for the Contracts Director when required
• Developing and executing commercial strategies aligned to business goals
• Managing risk and opportunity across bids and projects
• Leading customer negotiations and resolving complex commercial issues
• Driving dispute resolution and contractual claims (time and cost)
• Advising the business on current risks and future commercial strategy
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes
• Supporting, mentoring and developing your direct reports

Technical Skills & Experience

• Strong experience managing high-value, complex contracts (NEC preferred)
• Proven track record in commercial strategy, negotiation and dispute resolution
• Expertise in risk and opportunity assessment, pricing and commercial modelling
• Experience managing contract notices (e.g. Early Warning Notices, Compensation Events)
• Ability to lead claims management and prevent/resolve disputes
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes
• Strong understanding of contractual terms, governance and change control processes

Human Skills

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, confident and solutions-focused
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic environment

What to Expect

A two-stage interview process focusing on technical and behavioural competencies. We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments—please speak to your Talent Acquisition partner.

What We Can Offer

We’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.

Flexibility

Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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