Senior Contracts Manager

Senior Contracts Manager

Edinburgh United Kingdom

Are you excited about understanding interpreting and navigating complex policy issues Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature Are you a curious and openminded person

If this sounds like you or youre curious to learn more then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Transport UK & Ireland department as our new Senior Contracts Advisor and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Senior Contracts Advisor you will negotiate review and draft documentation for the UK and Ireland Transport business to mitigate and amend current draft contracts to reduce risk. You will be part of our Transport UK & Ireland department where you will collaborate closely with project teams and the commercial team.

You will work in a lively innovative and supportive environment. Working at our London office you will have the opportunity to engage in diverse projects contributing to sustainable solutions and contract administration. Our team values celebrating milestones and fostering strong working relationships across our offices.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Reviewing contracts and other legal documents identifying and communicating potential legal implications Negotiating reviewing and drafting documentation to mitigate risks in current contracts
• Providing legal information conducting training and communicating relevant Ramboll policies and procedures to the commercial teams
• Supporting project teams on administering contracts and advising on legal implications
• Adhering to Rambolls internal policies and governance

About you 

• Legal qualifications (LLB or equivalent) with relevant experience in engineering/construction
• Prior contract experience within a consultancy or engineering company in construction environmental or infrastructure industry
• Proven experience in contract drafting and redlining contracts
• Excellent communication and drafting skills Ability to create and deliver PowerPoint presentations
• Strong selflearning and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse cultures and interact with all organizational levels
• Ability to apply a commercial and pragmatic approach when advising on contracts

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 longterm thinking of a foundationowned company
• Flexible work environment
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched pension contributions
• Private medical cover and life assurance 

Ready to join us

Please submit your application with your uptodate 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 foundationowned 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 thats 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 1500 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. As a company Ramboll recognises the importance of having a good work/life balance both in terms of individual wellbeing and its positive impact with respect to the engagement and retention of our employees. 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 with such requests.