Commercial Manager at Vanderlande in London, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

financial forecasting

commercial management

change management

supplier management

stakeholder engagement

team mentoring

Financial control of projects through forecasts (cash flow & costs), application for payments and billing plans
Work with multidisciplinary Project Teams taking ownership and accountability for commercial success of projects
Develop and maintain effective relationships with Customers, Subcontractors and Internal Stakeholders in support of the above accountabilities - promoting project engagement and successful delivery against the project requirements and deliverables
Commercial management of a complex engineering project generating revenue of over £10m p.a.
Supplier and subcontractor management including pre and post contract relationship management
Management of change process through analysis and understanding of scope, quantification (estimating) for compensation events – time and cost.
Accountable for ensuring complex projects are cost & change controlled and protected from commercial risk through contract interpretation, management, and administration– both upstream to customers and downstream to subcontractors
Continuously improve upon own and others commercial management disciplines, community development and best practices to help support better individual and collective project delivery
To support in upskilling and mentoring existing commercial team to further develop an effective Commercial Management team through the implementation of commercial strategies and targets developed jointly with the Commercial Lead / Project Steering Group / Project Directorship

Requirements

airport

negotiation

professional membership

schedule analysis

nec contracts

organisational

Experience within Airport (ideally Heathrow) projects
Ability to drive and influence people to work to dates / programme
Adept at negotiation, diplomacy and conflict resolution
Membership of a professional body i.e. RICS, CIOB, ACostE preferred
Good understanding of project programmes and schedule delay analysis
Experience with different forms of contracts e.g. NEC3, NEC4, MF/1
Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate and prioritise work within a fast-moving environment

Benefits

Access to Achievers an award-winning recognition platform that inspires to recognise your coworkers Where points are awarded that can be exchanged for a range of goods and discounts.
28 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays)
Bupa Medical Cover
Cycle to work scheme
A challenging work environment with lots of opportunities of career progression.
Pension with Aviva
YuLife – Wellbeing membership with fast access to GP appointments, promotion of health and wellbeing along with daily quests to gain Yucoins that can be swapped for shopping vouchers

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 1949

Year of establishment

Established in Veghel, Netherlands.

Acquired 2017

Acquisition by Toyota Industries

Joined a global logistics automation group while maintaining Dutch engineering roots.

600+ Airports

Baggage systems installed worldwide

Operates baggage handling systems across numerous international airports.

4B Bags

Annual baggage processed

Efficiently manages and transports billions of bags each year.

Grew under the name Rapistan Lande in the 1960s, adopting 'Vanderlande' in 1989 and expanding internationally into material-handling automation.
Delivers integrated solutions—innovative systems, smart software, and lifecycle services—to warehouses, airports, and parcel hubs.
Its baggage systems operate in numerous airports, moving a large volume of bags annually.
Parcel systems sort millions of items daily.
FY2024 net revenue reached about €2.2 billion, supported by a healthy order book and steady intake.
Typical projects include large-scale airport baggage halls, e-commerce warehouse sortation, and parcel distribution hubs.
Specializes in airport baggage handling, warehouse automation, and parcel-sorting systems—trusted by top global retailers.
Unusual fact: 9 of the 15 largest food retailers rely on its warehouse systems, processing deliveries for same-day promises worldwide.

Culture + Values

The company is committed to developing its employees and enabling them to reach their full potential.
The organization is driven by innovation and continually strives for better ways of doing things.
The company builds long-term relationships based on mutual respect and trust.
The organization is customer-centric and constantly aims to exceed expectations.
The company believes in delivering excellence through high standards and accountability.
The organization works with passion and integrity in everything it does.

Environment + Sustainability

Net-Zero 2050

Emission Target

Goals to reach net-zero emissions by the year 2050.

Committed to reducing CO2 footprint and improving energy efficiency across operations.
Products and solutions focus on energy efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.
Continuously works on reducing waste and improving recycling in processes.
Invests in sustainable technologies to support the global transition to renewable energy.

Inclusion & Diversity

Fosters an inclusive work environment, encouraging diversity of thought, and building a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Has made significant progress in increasing gender diversity, with women holding leadership positions across various departments.
Monitors diversity metrics and aims to increase gender balance across all levels of the organization.

Articles

Careers

Products

Vanderlande's Innovation

Role

Description

financial forecasting

commercial management

change management

supplier management

stakeholder engagement

team mentoring

Financial control of projects through forecasts (cash flow & costs), application for payments and billing plans
Work with multidisciplinary Project Teams taking ownership and accountability for commercial success of projects
Develop and maintain effective relationships with Customers, Subcontractors and Internal Stakeholders in support of the above accountabilities - promoting project engagement and successful delivery against the project requirements and deliverables
Commercial management of a complex engineering project generating revenue of over £10m p.a.
Supplier and subcontractor management including pre and post contract relationship management
Management of change process through analysis and understanding of scope, quantification (estimating) for compensation events – time and cost.
Accountable for ensuring complex projects are cost & change controlled and protected from commercial risk through contract interpretation, management, and administration– both upstream to customers and downstream to subcontractors
Continuously improve upon own and others commercial management disciplines, community development and best practices to help support better individual and collective project delivery
To support in upskilling and mentoring existing commercial team to further develop an effective Commercial Management team through the implementation of commercial strategies and targets developed jointly with the Commercial Lead / Project Steering Group / Project Directorship

Requirements

airport

negotiation

professional membership

schedule analysis

nec contracts

organisational

Experience within Airport (ideally Heathrow) projects
Ability to drive and influence people to work to dates / programme
Adept at negotiation, diplomacy and conflict resolution
Membership of a professional body i.e. RICS, CIOB, ACostE preferred
Good understanding of project programmes and schedule delay analysis
Experience with different forms of contracts e.g. NEC3, NEC4, MF/1
Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate and prioritise work within a fast-moving environment

Benefits

Access to Achievers an award-winning recognition platform that inspires to recognise your coworkers Where points are awarded that can be exchanged for a range of goods and discounts.
28 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays)
Bupa Medical Cover
Cycle to work scheme
A challenging work environment with lots of opportunities of career progression.
Pension with Aviva
YuLife – Wellbeing membership with fast access to GP appointments, promotion of health and wellbeing along with daily quests to gain Yucoins that can be swapped for shopping vouchers

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 1949

Year of establishment

Established in Veghel, Netherlands.

Acquired 2017

Acquisition by Toyota Industries

Joined a global logistics automation group while maintaining Dutch engineering roots.

600+ Airports

Baggage systems installed worldwide

Operates baggage handling systems across numerous international airports.

4B Bags

Annual baggage processed

Efficiently manages and transports billions of bags each year.

Grew under the name Rapistan Lande in the 1960s, adopting 'Vanderlande' in 1989 and expanding internationally into material-handling automation.
Delivers integrated solutions—innovative systems, smart software, and lifecycle services—to warehouses, airports, and parcel hubs.
Its baggage systems operate in numerous airports, moving a large volume of bags annually.
Parcel systems sort millions of items daily.
FY2024 net revenue reached about €2.2 billion, supported by a healthy order book and steady intake.
Typical projects include large-scale airport baggage halls, e-commerce warehouse sortation, and parcel distribution hubs.
Specializes in airport baggage handling, warehouse automation, and parcel-sorting systems—trusted by top global retailers.
Unusual fact: 9 of the 15 largest food retailers rely on its warehouse systems, processing deliveries for same-day promises worldwide.

Culture + Values

The company is committed to developing its employees and enabling them to reach their full potential.
The organization is driven by innovation and continually strives for better ways of doing things.
The company builds long-term relationships based on mutual respect and trust.
The organization is customer-centric and constantly aims to exceed expectations.
The company believes in delivering excellence through high standards and accountability.
The organization works with passion and integrity in everything it does.

Environment + Sustainability

Net-Zero 2050

Emission Target

Goals to reach net-zero emissions by the year 2050.

Committed to reducing CO2 footprint and improving energy efficiency across operations.
Products and solutions focus on energy efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.
Continuously works on reducing waste and improving recycling in processes.
Invests in sustainable technologies to support the global transition to renewable energy.

Inclusion & Diversity

Fosters an inclusive work environment, encouraging diversity of thought, and building a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Has made significant progress in increasing gender diversity, with women holding leadership positions across various departments.
Monitors diversity metrics and aims to increase gender balance across all levels of the organization.

Articles

Careers

Products

Vanderlande's Innovation