Job Description

At Network Rail, we're part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain, and operate our network.Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us, and you matter to millions.The Wales & Western region includes more than 2,700 miles of railway, and we serve communities and businesses within Wales, the Thames Valley, the West of England, and the Southwest Peninsula.
Our ambition 'to be responsive to the needs of passengers and freight users' drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices, and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues, and protecting the safety and wellbeing of our own staff, our industry partners, and the public.About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits!xc2xb7 Your salary in the first year is xc2xa324,500 and will increase each year.xc2xb7 Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members. A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.xc2xb7 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.xc2xb7 Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site.xc2xb7 Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, hybrid working, flexible working, and enhanced family friendly support.xc2xb7 5 days paid volunteering leave.xc2xb7 Access to a range of pension and insurance schemes.xc2xb7 Access to our employee assistance program, to help you with any finance, family, health, or wellbeing issues you have.xc2xb7 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.xc2xb7 In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours..We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone.Brief DescriptionThe Wales & Western Capital Delivery team believe in the 'One Team' ethos. You will be working in a team that is passionate about delivering safely, efficiently and providing value for money for our passengers, train and freight operators and the taxpayer.We have just embarked on an exciting delivery model for our next 5-year delivery period. Our portfolio is diverse, spanning Buildings & Civils, Enhancements, Track, and Signalling, Power and Communications. The projects we deliver range from major enhancements e.g., High Speed 2 Old Oak Common Station on the Great Western Mainline, to medium sized enhancements, third party funded projects, renewals, and minor works. All of these are key to keeping our railway safe and running.Our focus is on recruiting and retaining people who are key to the running of our railway. We are committed to supporting learning and development and enabling individuals to bring their whole selves to work. We are passionate about diversity and inclusion, and our diverse team has enabled better delivery - so, no matter your background, if you can offer us what we're looking for, we'll be glad to have you on board.We are looking to attract individuals who are prepared to join us on our journey to look after our railway infrastructure; this is a heritage, we are extremely proud of. You will provide commercial support to make a difference to the lives of millions.About the role (External)A Commercial Apprenticeship with Network Rail is the first step into an exciting career in the Rail industry.Overview

• You need to have 112 ACAS points to be able to apply for the scheme

• Your salary in the first year is xc2xa324,500 and will increase each year in line with Network Rail's Transparent Pay deal for your respective band bracket.

• The scheme lasts for five years.

• Studying with University of West of England (1 day a week on day release):

About the courseAccredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES), the Chartered Surveyor apprenticeship will give you the degree-level expertise needed to practise as a Chartered Surveyor.You'll benefit from the considerable experience of UWE Bristol's Chartered Surveying and Commercial Management team, which comprises of practising and recently practising surveyors and construction legal practitioners.A mix of traditional and highly creative learning environments will enable you to learn essential knowledge and real-world skills, making you an asset to your organisation.What you'll get out of itAfter completing the course, you will have a Level 6 (Degree) Chartered Surveyor qualification (BSc), and should be well on the way to achieving full MRICS Chartered Surveyor status.Many of our apprentices go on to hold senior positions within Network Rail. The career path for this Apprentice opportunity would be an Assistant Commercial Manager, with later career opportunities such as Commercial Manager or Contracts Manager and on to Senior Commercial Manager or Programme Commercial Manager.The entry requirementsYou need to have 112 ACAS points to be able to apply for the scheme, Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent (we accept Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths), and at least 2 A-levels (no specific subjects needed).Your Main Responsibilities will be to:xc2xb7 Understanding and working with the systems that Network Rail uses to commercially manage its projects e.g., Oracle Projects, Monitor, Citadel, CEMAR so that they record the latest and correct information.xc2xb7 Assist in the measurement and evaluation of the commercial value of payments, monitoring the correct certification of goods, services and works prior to authorisation in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts.xc2xb7 Contribute to the reporting on all commercial aspects of allocated projects including budgets and control of costs.xc2xb7 Work on the preparation of pricing documents and pre-tender documentation including understanding supplier selection.xc2xb7 Assist in general commercial management on a day-to-day basis working with project teams. This will include reviewing site records for to mitigate / resolve disputes.You will ideally havexc2xb7 A record of good time keeping.xc2xb7 Ability to work to deadlines.xc2xb7 Good problem-solving skills.xc2xb7 Ability to communicate effectively.xc2xb7 A passion to learn and grow with a can-do; will-do attitude.xc2xb7 Computer literate with the ability to use Microsoft applications.What could set you apartxc2xb7 A can-do and will-do attitudexc2xb7 Passion to learn and growNot sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decideHow to apply (External)xc2xa324,500 per annum.35 hours a week, 3 days on site/office based ((Swindon or Bristol) and 1 day working from home if required, plus 1 day a week studying at Exeter College.Closing date: 30th March 2025.Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted.Click 'apply now' to apply.The assessment process will include a set of initial screening questions with this application, a logical reasoning test and an assessment centre.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzz words for us. We're constantly striving to make sure we provide a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. We recognise that certain groups are under-represented within our team and we're working closely with our regional diversity and inclusion networks to make sure we support these groups as best as we can.We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact or visit the connect page: . For all other support please contact your HR Business Partner.Network Rail is a and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact Michelle Toor - 07734 650473.All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed. All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5-year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.

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