Contracts Manager

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Reading; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Gym memberships

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Family entitlements (maternity/adoptio

Job summary

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of major connections customers, ensuring high service standards and compliance with license conditions and performance standards.

You will liaise with Project Managers and internal teams to ensure contracts progress on time, within budget, and in line with regulatory requirements, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across industry bodies.

Qualifications

• Commercial contracts experience within utility/regulatory environment.
• Experience solving problems and implementing processes.
• Experience managing stakeholders and customers during complex projects lifecycles.
• Excellent organisational skills to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates flexibility and resilience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major connections customers.
• Prepare and manage commercial connections contracts.
• Liaise with key industry bodies.
• Act as the voice of the customer across internal teams.
• Work with Project Managers to progress connections projects within scope, budget and schedule.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Flexibility & resilience

Job description

Base Location: Reading (Forbury) or Havant/Portsmouth (Penner Road)

You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office.

Salary: £50,964 - £60,899 and a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join our team!

Our Connections Contract team are responsible for ensuring all Major Connections Contracts are produced to a high standard, and in line with our License Conditions and Guaranteed Standards of Performance.

As part of this team, you'll manage your own portfolio of Connections customers, providing an excellent service to all of them at each touch point, managing their expectations and assisting them with any queries they may have.

You'll also liaise with a range of stakeholders to ensure SSEN's needs and those of the customers are fully met and that SSEN remains compliant with regulation.

You will be

• Managing a portfolio of major connections customers.
• Preparation and management of commercial connections contracts.
• Managing relationships and communication with key industry bodies.
• Managing internal relationships within the organisation acting as the voice of the customer.
• Work closely with Project Managers ensuring connections projects are progressing as agreed and in good health in terms of scope, budget and programme.

You will have

• Relevant commercial contracts experience and an understanding of the regulatory environment in which we operate.
• A track record of problem solving and creating and implementing processes.
• Experience in managing stakeholders and customers during complex project lifecycles.
• Excellent organisational skills which facilitate meeting deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and resilience in a fast paced environment.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and technical specialists keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

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 344051 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.