Contract Manager

SSE plc; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the United Kingdom seeks a Contract Manager to oversee procurement and commercial support for large capital projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and experience in contract management. Responsibilities include managing tenders, procurement, and post-contract commercial services. The role offers competitive salary and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym membership discounts

Interest-free loans on tech and transport tickets

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of managing contracts on large capital or programmes of work.
• Knowledge of the Utilities Contract Regulations 2016 and Procurement Act 2023.
• Experience with NEC Contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the tender process from issue to contract award.
• Procure essential work scopes at lowest cost of ownership.
• Provide robust post contract commercial management.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial governance

Cost and budget management

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Base Location: Reading / Thames Valley / Wiltshire / Hampshire

Salary: Competitive dependant on experience + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Fixed Term Contract - 18 months | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Contract Manager to join our Procurement and Commercial (P&C) team supporting the SSEN Large Capital Delivery Directorate.

Reporting to the Procurement & Commercial Manager, you will provide the necessary pre and post contract procurement and commercial support to a variety of projects including complex large capital projects.

You will

• Manage the tender process for projects from issue of invitation to tender through to contract award and subsequent commercial management of the delivery phase. This may include management of commercial staff.
• Manage the procurement of essential work scopes, procuring at lowest cost of ownership and in accordance with the principle of efficiency and best value. This includes covering all commercial, business and legal project risks in contracts and negotiating terms and conditions within own area of responsibility to ensure ongoing value for money throughout the lifetime of the contract.
• Support cost estimating and forecasting to required standard and accuracy.
• Provide robust post contract commercial management services.
• Provide a world class procurement and commercial service to internal stakeholders ensuring compliance with internal controls in line with capital project governance and commercial manuals.

You will have

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification together with demonstrable experience of managing contracts on large capital or programmes of work.
• Knowledge and Understanding of the requirements of the Utilities Contract Regulations 2016 and Procurement Act 2023.
• Knowledge and Understanding of commercial governance arrangements for the development and execution of large capital projects together with commercial, contract or cost experience in delivering projects.
• Experience of estimating, sourcing management, cost & budget management and contract administration.
• Experience of drafting and interpreting commercial contracts together with knowledge of Standard Form construction contracts and bespoke contract arrangements. Experience of working with NEC Contracts.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We’re investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world’s largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

Our Procurement & Commercial teams help us get the best service and value from partners, while ensuring suppliers meet compliance, contractual and business obligations.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] / 01738 344763 to discuss how we can support you.

We’re dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We’ll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we’ll be taking your application further. If you’re offered a role with SSE, you’ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.