Senior Contract Manager

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks a Senior Contract Manager to oversee procurement and contract management for offshore wind farms. Responsibilities include budget management, supplier engagement, and ensuring compliance with safety policies. The role offers a competitive salary and a range of flexible benefits.

Benefits

Private Healthcare Discounts

Gym Membership Discounts

Free Online GP

24/7 Counselling

Interest-Free Loans

Generous Family Entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience in managing contracts, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Understanding of offshore wind markets and asset management.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of essential work scopes ensuring best value.
• Manage post-contract commercial matters and negotiate terms.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and contractors.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Contract Management

Negotiation

Education

Quantity Surveying Degree

Procurement Qualification

Job description

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Salary: £58,100 - £87,100 (subject to experience) + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing, and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available

The role

We are looking for a Senior Contract Manager to join the Procurement and Commercial team on one of our established offshore wind farms. You will work closely with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure the continued performance of the assets. Your responsibilities include creating and managing an annual budget, managing long-term service and maintenance contracts, and procuring all necessary goods and services in line with programme requirements, including all post-contract administration. The role is based out of the Glasgow office, with expected travel to the operations and maintenance base as required, typically once every 2 or 3 months.

You will

1. Lead and manage the procurement of essential work scopes, ensuring lowest cost of ownership, efficiency, and best value. This includes covering all commercial, business, and legal project risks in contracts and negotiating terms and conditions to ensure ongoing value for money throughout the contract's lifetime.
2. Manage all post-contract commercial matters, including negotiating/agreeing compensation events and ensuring the implementation of the core principles of the Commercial Manual.
3. Comply with all safety policies and procedures, promoting safety and safe working practices internally and externally to improve safety performance.
4. Develop and support relationships with main suppliers and contractors, liaising with points of contact on projects and contracts.
5. Deliver all projects and contracts within your area of responsibility and approved budget authorizations.

You have

1. An understanding of offshore wind markets, asset management support contracts, commodities, and services required by the business. Support the development of project business cases during early project stages to identify optimal operational and commercial contract models and procurement strategies to ensure production and delivery targets are met or exceeded, maintaining warranted asset availability.
2. A Quantity Surveying Degree, Procurement qualification, or equivalent, with membership in a recognized professional body preferred.
3. Experience in a similar role responsible for procuring and managing contracts, suppliers, and subcontractors, with knowledge of relevant contract conditions (NEC/Logic).
4. Experience in drafting and interpreting commercial contracts, along with cost and budget management skills.
5. Proven stakeholder engagement and management abilities.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition to be a leading energy company in a net-zero world. We are building the world's largest offshore wind farm, transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions, and investing over £20 billion in domestic energy, with more in the pipeline.

SSE owns a portfolio of over 500 property and land assets, including power stations, offices, and depots. Our P&C, Property, and FM teams ensure our portfolio is modern, safe, and fit for purpose, helping us deliver excellent service and value from our partners while ensuring supplier compliance and contractual 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, interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets or bikes through our Cycle to Work scheme, and generous family entitlements such as maternity, adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive application experience. Please contact Francesca at / 01738 344763 to discuss support options.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone and especially encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept online applications. We will contact you after the closing date regarding your application status. If offered a role, you will need to complete criminality and credit checks before starting.