Commercial Manager

Ramboll; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a Commercial Manager to join their Transport Commercial Team. In this role, you will oversee the commercial aspects of projects, ensuring effective contract administration and cost management. You'll work in a collaborative environment focused on sustainable solutions in the transport sector, contributing to vital projects across the UK and Ireland. If you're passionate about commercial management and looking to make a real impact, this opportunity offers a dynamic work culture and the chance to grow within a leading consultancy. Join a team that values diversity and is committed to creating a sustainable future.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Commitment to your development

Matched pension contributions

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Remote working days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in estimating, valuation, and budget management.
• Working knowledge of project controls and change management processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of projects, ensuring adherence to contracts.
• Prepare estimates, tender documentation, and conduct commercial analysis.

Skills

Estimating

Valuation

Cost Reporting

Project Management

Change Management

Education

Relevant Higher Education qualification

Professional qualification (in progress)

Tools

Project Controls tools

Cost Modelling tools

Job description

Job Description

Commercial Manager

London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Southampton

Are you motivated by creating sustainable solutions in the transport sector? Do you have a keen interest in commercial management within the engineering and construction industry? Are you looking for an opportunity within a dynamic and collaborative team focused on making a real difference?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Transport Commercial Team as our new Commercial Manager and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Commercial Manager, you will be part of the Ramboll Transport commercial team in the UK & Ireland. You will join a supporting and collaborative culture and environment, allowing you to develop and grow in your role. You will also work alongside other commercial teams from other Markets and geographies.

In this role, you will be involved in managing the commercial aspects of the projects within the Transport Market Business Unit, both in the bid and delivery phases. Your responsibilities will include advising on commercial and cost issues, administration of contracts, and ensuring adherence to Ramboll processes and procedures. You will actively be involved in the day-to-day commercial administration of professional service contracts, helping the business maximize opportunities and mitigate risks.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Preparing estimates for professional fees, inputting cost information into internal estimating systems, and producing reports using cost modelling tools.
• Preparing tender, pricing, and contract documentation and conducting commercial analysis of accepted tender conditions to identify risks and opportunities.
• Monitoring and reporting on commercial aspects of projects, identifying issues early to ensure responsible management and timely resolution.
• Managing commercial aspects of the change process in collaboration with the Project Manager, inputting into project forecasting through the EWN and Compensation Event processes.
• Supporting the project team with finance reporting, including cost forecasting, cost to complete, gross billing, and earned value, providing robust cost analysis feedback to line management.

About you

• Relevant Higher Education level qualification.
• Working towards a professional qualification.
• Excellent knowledge and experience of estimating, valuation, and cost reporting (budget management).
• Experience with Project Controls and Project Management tools and techniques, including change management.
• Familiarity with programming tools and techniques.
• Experience in working within a commercial environment, preferably within a built environment engineering consultancy or contracting organization.

What we can offer you

• Flexible work environment
• Commitment to your development
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
• Remote working days per week
• Matched pension contributions
• Private medical cover and life assurance

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We aim to support all employees to achieve a work/life balance which enables them to work in a supported manner while having the time to achieve personal aspects of their life outside of work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [e-mail] with such requests.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.