Procurement & Commercial Manager

SSE plc; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car / car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Flexible benefits

Private healthcare

Gym memberships

Cycle to Work

Job summary

SSE plc in Scotland is seeking a Permanent, Full Time Procurement & Commercial Manager for the Western Isles Cable Civil Works. The role covers procurement strategy, contract negotiations and post‑contract commercial management to ensure delivery in line with governance and regulatory requirements.

You will lead on cost reporting, forecasting and NEC compliance, manage a team from graduates to senior managers, and drive value while supporting project goals.

Qualifications

• Experience with NEC contracts and procurement governance.
• Strong cost management, cost reporting and forecasting skills.
• Knowledge of procurement policies, procedures and regulatory controls.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Experience delivering large projects/programmes and leading diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Procurement and Commercial Manager and teams delivering procurement across projects.
• Develop and deliver project procurement strategy; manage procurement process and contract terms.
• Provide cost estimates with evidence for stakeholders and regulators (e.g., Ofgem).
• Deliver post-contract commercial management including cost and forecast management and change control.

Skills

NEC contracts

Cost management

Cost reporting

Forecasting

Negotiation

Project management

Procurement

Commercial

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Job description

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations :Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness and Perth

Salary: £68,100 - £82,000 + car /car allowance + 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

The Networks Transmission business is forecasting a £12Bn spend within the next 10 years where an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement and Commercial (P&C) Manager to join our Procurement and Commercial team within the Offshore Directorate responsible for the Western Isles Cable Civil Works.

You will

• Support the Senior Procurement and Commercial Manager and their teams providing a world class procurement and commercial service to internal customers, ensuring all aspects of delivery are following internal controls as established through project governance and commercial manuals.
• Lead on procurement activities such as the development and delivery of the project procurement strategy, managing the procurement process, negotiation of contract terms and conditions and price through to contract award whilst ensuring compliance with the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016.
• Cost estimate to the required standard and accuracy. Ensure all relevant evidence is collated within the estimate to justify to internal and external stakeholders including Ofgem.
• Provide robust post contract commercial management which will support the project goals and ensure that the core principles of the commercial manual are being implemented.
• Provide robust post contract commercial management which will support the project goals and objectives including cost and forecast management via regular cost reporting and change control processes.

You have

• Experience and competence with the conditions of contract, specifically NEC.
• Demonstrable experience and competency on all cost management issues including cost reporting, forecasting, accrual management and supply chain payment.
• Knowledge of relevant statutory and legal provisions and detailed understanding of procurement and commercial policies and procedures.
• Strong commercial acumen with well-developed interpersonal, problem-solving, communication and negotiation skills with experience delivering large projects/programmes of work.
• Ability to manage a large and diverse team ranging from Graduate level through to Senior Contract Managers.

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years 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

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.