Senior Contracts Manager – Major Capital Projects

SSEN Transmission; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Flexible working options

Job summary

SSE is hiring a Senior Contract Manager to join the Procurement & Commercial Team within the Transmission Development Directorate. The role focuses on onshore projects with a £12Bn forecast spend over 10 years.

You will lead procurement strategy, contract negotiations, and governance for high-value packages across the development phase. Candidates should have pre/post contract experience in capital projects, experience with NEC/FIDIC/LOGIC, and strong cost management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing strategies for procurement and governance.
• Proven track record procuring and managing main package contracts.
• Deputising for senior P&C team members and governance papers.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, FIDIC or LOGIC contract forms.
• Experience cost reporting, forecasting, accruals and supplier payments.

Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement and Commercial Manager in delivering world-class procurement and commercial service.
• Manage a portfolio of Projects and lead on procurement strategies and execution from tender to award.
• Deliver contract terms negotiations and price discussions for main packages within regulatory frameworks.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders; influence, lead, and resolve disputes.
• Support cost estimating and ensure all evidence justifies estimates to stakeholders.
• Support cost and forecast management with regular cost reporting and change control.
• Provide robust contract commercial management aligned to project goals.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Leadership

Cost forecasting

Contract knowledge

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Law degree

Business degree

Tools

NEC

FIDIC

LOGIC

Job description

SSE is hiring a Senior Contract Manager to join the Procurement & Commercial Team within the Transmission Development Directorate. The role focuses on onshore projects with a £12Bn forecast spend over 10 years.

You will lead procurement strategy, contract negotiations, and governance for high-value packages across the development phase. Candidates should have pre/post contract experience in capital projects, experience with NEC/FIDIC/LOGIC, and strong cost management skills.