Senior Contract Manager

SSE PLC; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Glasgow seeks a Senior Contract Manager for its offshore wind farm projects. The role involves managing procurement, contracts, and stakeholder relationships to ensure project success. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Private Healthcare Discounts

Gym Membership Discounts

Free Online GP

24/7 Counselling Service

Interest-free Loans

Generous Family Entitlements

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of essential work scopes for offshore wind projects.
• Manage post-contract commercial matters and safety compliance.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Contract Management

Procurement

Education

Quantity Surveying Degree

Procurement Qualification

Job description

Base Location: Glasgow

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 | Flexible First 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, where you will work closely with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure the continued performance of the assets. The role will involve creating and managing an annual budget, managing long term service and maintenance contracts as well as procuring all necessary goods and services in line with programme requirements including all necessary 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

- Lead/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 includes covering all commercial, business and legal project risks in contracts and negotiating terms and conditions within own area of responsibility to ensure ongoing value for money throughout the lifetime of the contract.

- Manage all post contract commercial matters including negotiating/agreeing compensation events and ensuring that the core principles of the 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.

- Understand and support the development of relationships with main suppliers/contractors and liaise with points of contact on project(s) / contract(s).

- Deliver all project(s)/contract(s) within own area of responsibility and approved budget authorisations.

You have

- An understanding of offshore wind markets, asset management support contracts, commodities and services the business require and support the development of project business cases during the early stages of the projects that identify the optimum operational and commercial contracts models and procurement strategies to ensure delivery of production and delivery targets across the offshore assets meeting and exceeding warranted availability for the asset.

- A Quantity Surveying Degree / Procurement qualification or equivalent direct entry to recognised appropriate professional body preferred.

- Experience in a similar role where you were responsible for procuring and managing contracts, managing suppliers and sub-contractors, and supplier vetting, development and management plus a working knowledge of relevant conditions of contract (NEC/Logic).

- Experience of drafting and interpreting commercial contracts plus cost and budget management.

- Demonstrable stakeholder engagement and management.

About SSE

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

SSE own a portfolio of over 500 property and land assets - power stations, offices, depots and more. Our P&C, Property and FM teams 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 Francesca on 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.