Junior Contract Manager

SSE; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym membership discounts

Online GP + 24/7 counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements: maternity & adotp

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking a Junior Contract Manager based in Scotland, spending 50% of the week in the Glasgow or Perth offices. The role supports the HVDC programme within the P&C team, focusing on pre- and post-contract procurement, commercial management and value for money on major projects.

Applicants should have a Quantity Surveying degree and be pursuing RICS/CICES membership; NEC/FIDIC experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification and eligible for professional membership (RICS or CICES).
• Experience estimating, sourcing management, cost & budget management, and contract administration.
• Experience drafting and interpreting commercial contracts; familiarity with NEC/FIDIC forms is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contract T&Cs for high-value projects and manage the delivery phase.
• Negotiate prices and ensure value for money for consumers.
• Demonstrate stakeholder engagement and management skills, influence, lead and resolve disputes.
• Involve cost and forecast management via regular cost reporting and adherence to change procedures; manage payments and expenditure.
• Provide robust post-contract commercial management to support project goals and negotiate variations to scope.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Cost management

Stakeholder management

Cost forecasting

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS/CICES membership

Tools

NEC contracts

FIDIC contracts

Job description

Base Location:For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office at one of the following locations: Glasgow or Perth.

Salary: £36,200- £54,400 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Contract Manager to join our Procurement and Commercial (P&C) team supporting the Eastern Green Link projects. The position will support our HVDC programme of works for cable, converter stations and civils works.

Reporting to the Procurement & Commercial Manager, you will provide the necessary pre and post contract procurement and commercial support to some the largest projects within SSEN Transmission. This is an excellent opportunity to grow within the SSE portfolio and contribute to the continued growth of this area of the business.

This role would suit someone from a Quantity Surveying background with either Consultant, Client or Contractor based experience, no specific experience working in Energy sector is required.

You will

Support P&C Manager / Senior Contract Manager in negotiating contract T&C’s for projects of significant value and subsequent commercial management of the delivery phase.

Negotiate contract prices and ensure all contract prices can be substantiated and provide value for money to consumers.

Have demonstrable stakeholder engagement and management skills are essential, as is the ability to influence, lead and resolve disputes together with problem solving.

Be involved in Cost and Forecast Management via regular cost reporting and ensuring change management procedures are adhered to, Payment and Expenditure Management and Cost Estimating.

Provide robust post contract commercial management which will support the project goals and objectives including negotiating/agreeing variations to scope and ensuring that the core principles of the SSENT Commercial Manual are being implemented.

Comply with all safety policies and procedures, promote safety and safe working practices both internally and externally to improve safety performance.

You have

A Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification and have attained or be working towards professional membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS or CICES.

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 and FIDIC forms of contract would be advantageous.

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.

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

• 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
• 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.