Contracts Manager Reviewer

Ramboll; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Contracts Specialist to join their Transport Commercial Team. This exciting role involves navigating complex legal contracts, negotiating documentation, and providing vital legal support to project teams. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment, working alongside diverse teams across the UK and Ireland. The company values your unique contributions and offers a flexible work environment, investment in your development, and the chance to be part of a sustainable future. If you're passionate about contract law and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Investment in your development

Remote working days per week

Matched pension contributions

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in contract and project management within engineering/construction.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills with a focus on risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate contracts to identify and mitigate legal risks.
• Provide legal information and support project teams on contract administration.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Commercial Acumen

Communication Skills

Drafting Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Self-Learning

Education

Relevant degree in Law or a related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Commercial Contracts Specialist

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Are you passionate about navigating complex legal contracts in the transport sector? Do you have strong negotiation skills paired with commercial acumen? Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment within a global company?

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 Contracts Specialist and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Commercial Contracts Specialist, 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 work alongside other commercial teams from other Markets and geographies.

You will review contracts and other legal documents, negotiate and draft documentation to mitigate risks, and provide legal information and interpretation to the Transport commercial team. Additionally, you will support project teams on administering contracts and providing mitigation advice against potential legal implications.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Reviewing contracts and other legal documents, identifying and communicating potential legal implications to project teams.
• Negotiating, reviewing, and drafting documentation for UK and Ireland Transport business to mitigate risks.
• Providing legal information, interpreting relevant Ramboll policies, and communicating procedures to Transport UK & Ireland commercial team.
• Supporting project management teams on commercial aspects of the change process in collaboration with the Project Manager, inputting into project forecasting through the EWN and Compensation Event processes.
• Adhering to Ramboll's internal policies and governance, providing guidance to stakeholders.

About you

• Relevant contract and project experience within engineering/construction.
• Prior contract experience within a consultancy or engineering company in the construction, environmental, or infrastructure industry.
• Proven experience in applying commercial acumen to contract review and advice.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills.
• Ability to create and deliver PowerPoint presentations.
• Strong self-learning and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse cultures and interact with all organizational levels.
• Ability to work under pressure and be results-oriented.

What we can offer you

• Flexible work environment
• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are
• Never be short of 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.

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

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

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.

Additional Information

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