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💼 Fleet Commercial Manager – Chiltern Railways

Turn Commercial Insight into Operational Excellence

Veredus is exclusively retained by Chiltern Railways to recruit a dynamic Fleet Commercial Manager — a strategic and analytical leader with a passion for engineering, performance, and partnership.

This is a pivotal opportunity to join one of the UK’s most respected Train Operating Companies during a period of significant modernisation and transformation.

💡 The Role

The Fleet Commercial Manager will be responsible for managing complex MkV maintenance contracts, ensuring commercial performance, technical compliance, and long-term value for money.

You’ll work closely with engineering, finance, and operational teams to align commercial strategy with operational success.

Key responsibilities:

💼 Lead contract management and supplier performance for MkV fleet maintenance.

💼 Negotiate and manage key supplier relationships to drive cost efficiency and service reliability.

💼 Provide commercial insight and governance across engineering projects.

💼 Identify and implement opportunities for performance improvement and value creation.

👤 The Person

You’ll bring a blend of commercial acumen and engineering understanding, with the confidence to challenge and influence across departments.

Essential skills & experience:

5–8+ years’ experience in contract or commercial management within rail, rolling stock, or a related engineering sector.

Proven track record in supplier relationship management and cost optimisation.

Strong analytical mindset, adaptable approach, and collaborative working style.

A Rosco background or similar experience would be a strong advantage.

🌟 Why Join Chiltern Railways?

Chiltern Railways is a trusted, forward-thinking operator with a reputation for innovation, reliability, and excellence.

This is your chance to be part of a business that’s:

🚆 Modernising its fleet and embracing new technology.

🚆 Investing in people and long-term performance.

🚆 Playing a leading role in delivering the next generation of regional connectivity.

If you’re ready to make an impact — driving performance, efficiency, and collaboration — we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Interested?

To apply or find out more, please contact:

📧 Richard Dobbs — richard.dobbs@veredus.co.uk

📧 Andra Parvu — andra.parvu@veredus.co.uk

Join Chiltern’s journey of transformation 🚄