Senior Contracts Manager

SSE plc; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP services

Counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE plc invites applications for a Senior Contract Manager to join the Procurement and Commercial team supporting large-scale RIIO T3 Onshore projects. You will deliver pre- and post-contract procurement and commercial support across major transmission schemes, reporting to the P&C Manager.

From a Quantity Surveying background, you will negotiate T&Cs on high-value contracts (£20M to £500M), manage cost reporting and change control, and provide robust post-contract commercial management to

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent required.
• Professional membership with RICS or CICES preferred.
• 5+ years post graduate experience in commercial roles.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contract terms and conditions for high-value projects (£20M–£500M) and manage delivery phase costs.
• Engage and manage stakeholders, influence decisions, resolve disputes and provide problem-solving support.
• Cost reporting and change management, payment and expenditure oversight.
• Post-contract commercial management to support project objectives and value for money.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Cost reporting

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

RICS or CICES membership in progress

Tools

NEC contracts

FIDIC contracts

Job description

Base Location

You will be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations : Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness, and Perth.

Salary

£59,800 - £89,800 + car /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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Senior Contract Managers to join our Procurement and Commercial (P&C) team supporting the RIIO T3 Onshore Capital Delivery programme.

Reporting to the Procurement & Commercial Manager, you will provide the necessary pre and post contract procurement and commercial support to some the largest projects within the SSEN Transmission business.

This role would someone from a Quantity Surveying background with experience working either Client or Contractor side, no specific experience working in Energy sector is required but would be advantageous.

You will

• Negotiate contract T&C’s for projects of significant value (from £20M to £500M) and subsequent commercial management of the delivery phase. This will include management of commercial staff and negotiate contract prices and ensure all contract prices can be substantiated and provide value for money to consumers
• Have demonstrable stakeholder engagement and management skills are essential, as is the ability to influence, lead and resolve disputes together with problem solving.
• Deal with cost and forecast management via regular cost reporting and ensuring change management procedures are adhered to, Payment and expenditure management, Cost estimating.
• Provide robust post contract commercial management which will support the project goals and objectives including negotiating/agreeing compensation events and ensuring that the core principles of the Commercial Manual are being implemented.

You will have

• A Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification and have or be working towards professional membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS or CICES. No less than 5 yrs post graduate experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of commercial governance arrangements for the development and execution of large capital projects together with commercial, contract or cost experience in delivering projects.
• Experience of estimating, sourcing management, cost & budget management, and contract administration
• Experience of drafting and interpreting commercial contracts together with knowledge of Standard Form construction contracts and bespoke contract arrangements. Experience of working with NEC / FIDIC Contracts.

About SSE

SSE’s 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 [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.