Commercial Assisstant, Buildings

Job Description

The Buildings Commercial Team is a key part of the Buildings Market Business Unit and is responsible for providing commercial, contractual, and financial management to projects and the Business in line with Ramboll Group processes. The Commercial Team carries the overarching responsibility of managing the commercial aspects of the Buildings’ Business Unit, both in the bid and delivery phase, including, advising on commercial and cost issues, administration of contracts, ensuring adherence to Ramboll processes and procedures. It also includes the day-to-day management of the Buildings’ Business Unit contracts and assisting the Business to maximise opportunities and mitigate risks

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

Your new role

As our new Commercial Assistant, you will work in support of the Commercial Manager / Director and assist in providing commercial support to projects and the project teams, whilst actively being involved in the day-to-day commercial administration of professional service contracts within the built environment.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Assist in preparation of estimates for professional fees, input cost and quantity information into internal estimating systems and produce reports, using cost modelling tools as required
• Assist in preparation of tender and contract documentation. Undertake commercial analysis of accepted tender conditions and identify risks and opportunities
• Monitor and report on commercial aspects of projects, identifying issues at the earliest opportunity to ensure responsible management. Carry out allocated duties in accordance with the Business needs and escalate any commercial matters to ensure resolution in a timely manner
• Support the Project and Project Teams by assisting with the management of change and in the resolution of claims
• Support the project team with finance reporting, for example, Cost Forecasting, Anticipated Final Account, cost to complete, Gross Billing and Earned Value; and where required provide robust Cost Analysis feedback to line management
• Support the project team with project controls, application for payment and invoicing, in line with contract requirements
• Assist and support the project team in supply chain management including the selection and appointment of subconsultants / subcontractors
• Review contracts and delivery progress, including where appropriate, attending project and progress meetings, representing the commercial team and the Business.
• Support the compilation of both Client and supplier performance reports as defined within certain contracts. Keep commercial records up to date in properly maintained files and subsequently archive (and adequately record) the documents, following commercial close out
• Support the commercial process by research and evaluation of information from client supply and chain partners

About you

To succeed in this role, you must have an understanding of engineering and construction contracts, coupled with a keen interest in expanding your knowledge of the commercial aspects of a consulting organisation and wider construction procurement routes and processes.

• Have obtained or progressing towards a relevant Higher Education level qualification
• Working towards or aspiration to achieve a professional qualification
• Knowledge of basic estimating, valuation and/or cost reporting (budget management)
• Experience and/or understanding of Project Controls and Project Management tools and techniques.
• Experience and/or understanding of programming tools and techniques.
• Experience of working within a commercial environment, preferably within a built environment engineering consultancy or a contracting organisation
• Have a complimentary engineering and/ or construction background to ensure technical awareness of the services and product
• An understanding of construction procurement routes and processes
• An understanding of engineering and construction contracts and the impact of
• Construction Law
• Experience of Contract Administration
• Experience of working with the NEC suite of contracts
• Good interpersonal abilities with effective communication skills
• Commercial awareness partnered with an enquiring mind
• Knowledge of performance reporting and financial/budgeting processes
• Ability to work with colleagues and peers on implementing best practice for managing contract issues and handling daily issues and tasks to improve the Business’ overall profitability
• Ability to prioritise and organise a varied workload and the flexibility to work across the Buildings portfolio of varied clients and projects
• A commitment to identify gaps in experience and knowledge and proactively seek continuous development

What we can offer you

• 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

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. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. 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. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. In 2024, Ramboll was included in the Sunday Times’ list of Best Places to Work.

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 are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to 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 job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests.

Additional Information

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