Senior Contracts Manager – Major Infrastructure Projects

SSE plc; Perth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Family leave benefits

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking a Senior Contract Manager for the Procurement & Commercial team. You will support significant RIIO T3 Onshore Capital Delivery projects, negotiating terms, managing costs, and ensuring compliance with the Commercial Manual.

The role requires a Quantity Surveying degree, professional membership, and 5+ years post-graduate experience. Location options include Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness, or Perth with flexible-first patterns.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent with 5+ years post-graduate experience.
• Professional membership of a body such as RICS or CICES.
• Experience in estimating, cost and budget management, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contract terms for high-value projects (£20M–£500M) and manage delivery costs.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, influence decisions, resolve disputes.
• Oversee cost reporting, cost forecasting, and change management procedures.
• Provide post-contract commercial management, including compensation events.

Skills

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Professional membership (RICS/CICES)

5+ years post-graduate experience

Contract management experience

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

NEC contracts

FIDIC contracts

Cost estimation

Job description

SSE plc is seeking a Senior Contract Manager for the Procurement & Commercial team. You will support significant RIIO T3 Onshore Capital Delivery projects, negotiating terms, managing costs, and ensuring compliance with the Commercial Manual.

The role requires a Quantity Surveying degree, professional membership, and 5+ years post-graduate experience. Location options include Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness, or Perth with flexible-first patterns.