Senior Contracts Manager

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

Job summary

A reputable energy company is seeking a Senior Contract Manager in Inverness to manage key Building and Civil Work Packages. The role involves procuring contracts, developing strategies, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have a Quantity Surveying degree and relevant experience. Salary ranges from £58,100 to £87,100 plus benefits. The company promotes an inclusive workplace and offers flexible working options.

Benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Interest-free loans on tech

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing procurement strategies.
• Experience in managing contracts and preparing development papers.
• Experience in delivering large projects/programmes of work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Projects and lead procurement activities.
• Develop Project procurement strategies and manage the procurement process.
• Support cost management and provide robust contract commercial management.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

NEC contracts

FIDIC contracts

LOGIC contracts

Job description

Overview

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Base Location: Aberdeen, Perth, Inverness or Glasgow

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 | 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 Offshore Business managing key Building and Civil Work Packages on the ASTI Framework.

Responsibilities

• Support the Offshore 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 activities from issue of invitation to tender through to contract award and subsequent commercial management throughout the development phase
• Support 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.

Qualifications

• A Quantity Surveying 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.
• Strong commercial acumen with well-developed interpersonal, problem-solving, communication and negotiation skills with demonstrable experience delivering large projects/programmes of work.
• Experience of interpreting numerical data & experience of drafting and interpreting commercial contracts with an understanding of the supply chain.

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.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

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 franc [e-mail] or 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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