Senior Contract Manager

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to support procurement for asset management and provide strategic services. The ideal candidate will have a Quantity Surveying degree, significant procurement experience, and a strong understanding of commercial contracts. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and a range of flexible benefits.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym membership discounts

Wellbeing benefits including free online GP

Interest-free loans for tech and transport

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience in Construction, Engineering or Oil & Gas procurement.
• Ability to draft and interpret commercial contracts.
• Experience in procuring high value, high risk packages.

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement and commercial service to internal customers.
• Manage procurement of essential work scopes.
• Develop procurement strategies and manage processes.

Skills

Procurement experience

Commercial acumen

Cost estimating

Knowledge of procurement strategy

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent

Job description

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Base Location: Glasgow preferred

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

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The role

We are recruiting a Senior Contract Manager in the Development team, supporting our growing and existing fleet of assets. We are therefore looking for a SCM with mainly Procurement experience (ideally in Development procurement) but with sufficient Commercial acumen (ideally with a QS background) to join our Thermal Procurement and Commercial team to support this exciting project pipeline in the UK and Ireland.

You will

• Support the Head of Procurement and Commercial in providing a world class procurement and commercial service to internal customers, ensuring all aspects of delivery are following internal controls as established through the Large Capital Projects Governance and Commercial Manuals.
• Manage the procurement of essential work scopes, procuring at lowest cost of ownership and in accordance with the principle of efficiency and best value. This will include covering all commercial, business and legal project risks in contracts to ensure ongoing value for money through the lifetime of the contract(s).
• Manage other procurement activities such as the development of procurement strategies, managing the procurement process, negotiation of contract terms and conditions and price through to contract award whilst ensuring compliance with the European Union (Award of Contracts by Utility Undertakings) Regulations 2016 where necessary.
• Undertake cost estimating to the required standard and accuracy, along with cost and budget management via regular cost reporting and ensure all relevant change management procedures are in place and followed.
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures, promote safety and safe working practices both internally and externally to improve safety performance.

You will have

• Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent , with Construction, Engineering or Oil & Gas Procurement experience and direct entry to a recognised appropriate professional body preferred (MRICS /CIPS)
• Experience of drafting and interpreting commercial contracts with understanding of the relevant conditions of contract in supporting strategic projects/contracts.
• Detailed knowledge of the processes relating to procurement strategy
• Experience with procuring high value, high risk packages within a regulated environment

About SSE

'SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.'

SSE own a portfolio of over 500 property and land assets - power stations, offices, depots and more. Our P&Cs help make sure our portfolio is modern, safe and fit for purpose. They 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.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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