Job Description

We are seeking Consultants/Senior Consultants to join our UK Legal & Contract Management Consulting team. To succeed in this role, it is preferred that you have a legal/commercial qualification or other relevant degree (such as civil engineering, quantity surveying, project/construction management etc), and experience in commercial/contract management within in the construction industry.

However, we are also actively seeking those with a willingness to learn and proactive approach, and therefore will consider those from a wider field. Are you our new Consultant/Senior Consultant? Click the apply-button to send your application.

Inviting bright minds

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop their career, skills and knowledge through:

• Working with some of the largest organisations in the country
• Make a difference on large scale flagship projects
• Challenge themselves in a market leading global business
• Work with an outstanding team of contract specialists and other specialist consultants

You will join our Legal & Contract Management Consultant team:

This role will provide the opportunity to further their legal, contract management and consultancy experience, working with highly skilled teams to deliver best in class advisory services to the largest brands and on the most exciting programmes and projects. This role will be a part of our growing Legal & Contract Management Consultant team and play a part in the continued expansion of our team and our services in this exciting period of growth.

This is a particularly exciting and unique opportunity, given the UK Legal & Contract Management Consulting team is a new business unit, and therefore there is lots of scope to develop wider business skills, alongside the technical offering.

Your responsibilities:

• To provide legal and contract management advice to public and private sector clients
• To collaborate with a team on end-to-end procurement/contract services for major projects or programmes
• Support the development of the services provided by Ramboll
• To support the delivery of both team and wider business targets
• To support the work-winning capability of the Legal & Contract Management Consultant team
• To help strategize target clients, pursuit plans and identify routes to market, and then develop collateral to support business growth
• Entrepreneurial mindset required, given this will be a new business unit within Ramboll

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is a combination of the following skills:

• Experience of working in a strategic procurement environment is preferable, including tender preparation and development
• Experience of managing in-flight projects/programmes
• Experience of front-end strategic advice, at project inception/feasibility
• Experience of developing and awarding contracts individually or as part of a team, such as drafting, negotiating, providing advice on commercial risks etc
• Knowledge of multiple supply markets with cross sector experience with Public Contract Regulations or equivalent
• Awareness of a range of standard form contracts including NEC, JCT and FIDIC
• Preferably possess experience working in Defence, Transport, Utilities, Infrastructure (roads, rail etc) sectors
• Security Clearance (SC) – currently valid or could be reinstated would be preferred

Your progression:

The intention is to develop the right applicant within the Legal & Contract Management Consultant team, offering a distinct opportunity to rapidly progress their career within an entrepreneurial and growing team. This will be achieved through a mixture of experiencing large scale projects, mentoring and coaching, specific training and becoming trusted experts.

We are keen to ensure that our team is delivering best practice and therefore we will be encouraging and supporting individuals to achieve professional qualifications alongside on-going professional development to further skills and knowledge.

Further opportunities are available to travel both nationally and internationally to service and manage key commissions for our client portfolio.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.

Additional Information

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