Strategic Contract & Framework Lead

SP DISTRIBUTION PLC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Share schemes

Healthcare options

Pension matching

Electric vehicle schemes

Job summary

SP Energy Networks is seeking a Contract and Framework Development Manager in Glasgow. You will lead the development of commercial strategies and contractual frameworks to support the company’s investment programme, working with procurement, engineers and senior stakeholders.

You’ll manage end‑to‑end tender activities, assess contract performance, and drive improvements to maximise value and performance across the framework portfolio while supporting a low‑carbon transition.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing, managing or supporting framework agreements and major commercial arrangements.
• Strong ability to interpret complex commercial information and make informed recommendations.
• Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of commercial and contractual strategies for new framework agreements and service contracts.
• Partner with operational, engineering and procurement teams to translate requirements into robust tender solutions.
• Support end‑to‑end tender activities including pre market engagement, bidder evaluations, negotiation and contract award recommendations.
• Analyse contract performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, value and service delivery.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships across SP Energy Networks and contractor community.
• Influence commercial decision‑making through business cases, reports and recommendations.
• Drive contractor mobilisation and ensure successful implementation of new agreements.
• Drive continuous improvement across the framework portfolio to support ED2 objectives.

Skills

Contract management

Framework development

Tendering

Stakeholder management

Procurement

Negotiation

NEC contracts

Education

Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management background

Tools

SAP / enterprise systems

Job description

SP Energy Networks is seeking a Contract and Framework Development Manager in Glasgow. You will lead the development of commercial strategies and contractual frameworks to support the company’s investment programme, working with procurement, engineers and senior stakeholders.

You’ll manage end‑to‑end tender activities, assess contract performance, and drive improvements to maximise value and performance across the framework portfolio while supporting a low‑carbon transition.