Graeme Ross
About Graeme Ross
Graeme Ross is a Commercial Contract Manager at Amentum in Warrington, England, with extensive experience in contract management and procurement across various sectors, including water and aviation. He has held multiple roles in prominent companies and possesses strong skills in negotiation, risk management, and commercial process improvement.
Work at Amentum
Graeme Ross has been serving as a Commercial Contract Manager at Amentum since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing commercial aspects of contracts and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. His work is based in Warrington, England, where he contributes to the management of large-scale projects within the organization.
Previous Experience in Contract Management
Prior to joining Amentum, Graeme Ross worked at AECOM as a Commercial Manager from 2014 to 2020. He also held positions at United Utilities, where he served as Cost Information Leader from 2009 to 2013 and as the Amp 6 Procurement Commercial Lead from 2013 to 2014. His early career included roles at EC Harris, where he progressed from Senior Surveyor to Associate between 1998 and 2009.
Education and Expertise
Graeme Ross holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Quantity Surveying from The Robert Gordon University, where he studied from 1992 to 1995. He also completed his education at Westhill Academy in Aberdeen. He is a licensed APC Assessor for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), showcasing his expertise in the field.
Skills in Commercial Management
Graeme Ross possesses strong capabilities in contract management, procurement, and administration, particularly under NEC3, NEC4, and bespoke forms of contract. He is skilled in negotiation and the agreement of contracts, variations, and contractor claims. His experience extends to managing commercial aspects in sectors such as regulated UK water, aviation, light rail, and nuclear.
Leadership and Project Management
In his current and previous roles, Graeme Ross has led multi-disciplinary teams in the commercial management of high-value projects and sub-programmes. He has a proven track record of delivering commercial business needs, including reporting, cost capture, risk management, and process improvement. His advanced knowledge of Excel and IT literacy supports his ability to identify areas for improved commercial delivery.