Senior Contracts Manager

SSE PLC; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 58,100 - 87,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Wellbeing services including free online GP

Interest-free loans on tech and transport

Job summary

SSE PLC is looking for a Senior Contract Manager to join their Procurement and Commercial Team in Glasgow. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of projects and handle procurement processes, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations while support project goals.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement skills and relevant experience in contract management, strategy development, and cost control. Flexible working options are available based in one of their Scottish locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing strategies in a similar role.
• Competence with conditions of contract including NEC, FIDIC or LOGIC.
• Experience in cost reporting, forecasting, and supply chain payments.

Responsibilities

• Support the Onshore Procurement and Commercial Manager.
• Manage a portfolio of projects and lead procurement activities.
• Ensure compliance with Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Contract negotiation

Problem-solving

Cost management

Education

Quantity Surveying, Law, or relevant Business Degree

Job description

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office :Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness, and Perth

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

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Contract Manager to join our Procurement and Commercial Team within the Transmission Development Directorate focussing on onshore development projects. The Network Transmission business is forecasting a £12Bn spend within the next 10 years across their key capital projects both onshore and offshore and the successful candidate will play an instrumental role in supporting these projects as they progress through the development phase.

We are looking for candidates to have both pre and post contract experience of high value contracts preferably within transmission or a similar industry. The candidate will be a methodical thinker, who has experience in strategy development and implementation. Onshore project experience will be beneficial.

You will

Support the Onshore Procurement and Commercial Manager in providing a world class procurement and commercial service to internal customers, ensuring all aspects of development are following internal controls as established through the Large Capital Projects Governance and Commercial Manuals.

Manage a portfolio of Projects and lead on procurement activities such as the development of Project procurement strategies, 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 and the Procurement Act 2023.

Manage all general procurement for capital projects from issue of invitation to tender through to contract award and subsequent commercial management throughout the development phase.

Demonstrable stakeholder engagement and management skills are essential, as is the ability to influence, lead and resolve disputes together with problem solving.

Supporting cost estimating to the required standard and accuracy. Ensure all relevant evidence is included within the estimate to justify to internal and external stakeholders such as Ofgem.

Support cost and forecast management via regular cost reporting and ensuring change management procedures are adhered to; Payment and expenditure management.

Provide robust contract commercial management which will support the project goals and objectives.

You have

A Quantity Surveying, Law, or relevant Business Degree.

Experience in a similar role where you were responsible for developing and implementing strategies, procuring and managing contracts, preparing development papers, and deputising for more senior team members.

Experience and competence with conditions of contract including NEC, FIDIC or LOGIC.

Experience and competency on all cost management issues including cost reporting, forecasting, accrual management and supply chain payments.

Knowledge of relevant statutory and legal provisions and detailed knowledge of procurement and commercial policies and procedures.

Experience in undertaking market intelligence/market engagement and benchmarking activities to inform supply chain strategy.

Experience of interpreting numerical data & experience of drafting and interpreting commercial contracts with an understanding of the supply chain.

About SSE

SSEs 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 / 01738 344763 to discuss how we can support you.

We are 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.