Junior Contract Manager – HVDC Projects (Scotland)

SSEN Transmission; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Flexible working options

Job summary

SSEN Transmission is seeking a Junior Contract Manager to join our Procurement and Commercial team in Scotland, supporting the HVDC programme. The role requires spending 50% of your week in the office at Glasgow or Perth and is offered on a permanent, full-time basis with flexible first options.

You will assist the P&C Manager in negotiating contract terms, managing costs and forecasts, and handling post‑contract commercial activities, including variations, while upholding SSEN's safety

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent; aiming for RICS/CICES membership.
• Experience in estimating, cost & budget mgmt, and contract administration.
• Experience drafting/interpreting commercial contracts; NEC/FIDIC knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support P&C Manager and Senior Contract Manager in negotiating contract terms for high‑value projects.
• Negotiate prices and verify value for money for consumers.
• Engage stakeholders; influence, lead and resolve disputes.
• Oversee cost/forecast management, change control, payment and expenditure management.
• Provide post‑contract commercial management including variations and SSENT Manual compliance.
• Promote safety and ensure adherence to safety policies.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Cost forecasting

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Professional membership (RICS/CICES)

Tools

NEC contracts

FIDIC contracts

Job description

SSEN Transmission is seeking a Junior Contract Manager to join our Procurement and Commercial team in Scotland, supporting the HVDC programme. The role requires spending 50% of your week in the office at Glasgow or Perth and is offered on a permanent, full-time basis with flexible first options.

You will assist the P&C Manager in negotiating contract terms, managing costs and forecasts, and handling post‑contract commercial activities, including variations, while upholding SSEN's safety