Senior Contract Manager – Offshore & Island Projects (Hybrid)

SSE PLC; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car/Car allowance

Flexible benefits

Hybrid work

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to join the Procurement and Commercial team supporting Offshore and Islands Capital Delivery. You will draft and manage commercial contracts, lead procurement strategies, and negotiate terms through to contract award, ensuring regulatory compliance and strong cost control.

Based in Scotland with flexible hybrid options, you will influence major project outcomes, manage budgets, and drive safe, compliant delivery across complex energy infrastructure

Qualifications

• Experience drafting and interpreting commercial contracts.
• Experience with NEC contracts is advantageous.
• PQ S background with procurement strategy development and execution.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to deliver value for money on large projects.
• Proven negotiation skills and ability to lead complex commercial discussions.
• Experience in cost reporting, forecasting, accrual management and supply chain payment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement and Commercial Manager in delivering a world-class procurement service to internal customers.
• Develop project procurement strategies and manage the procurement process from RFP to award.
• Negotiate contract terms and prices and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare cost estimates with robust supporting evidence for stakeholders (e.g., Ofgem).
• Manage cost and budget reporting and change management processes.
• Provide post-contract commercial management including compensation events and supplier performance.
• Promote safety policies and safe working practices across the project.

Skills

Procurement

Contract Negotiation

Cost Estimation

Commercial Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

QS Qualification

Tools

NEC Contracts

Job description

SSE plc is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to join the Procurement and Commercial team supporting Offshore and Islands Capital Delivery. You will draft and manage commercial contracts, lead procurement strategies, and negotiate terms through to contract award, ensuring regulatory compliance and strong cost control.

Based in Scotland with flexible hybrid options, you will influence major project outcomes, manage budgets, and drive safe, compliant delivery across complex energy infrastructure