Base Location: For this role, we require the successful applicant to be based from one of our Scottish offices; you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week at one of the following office locations: Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness.
Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + 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 Contract Manager to join our Procurement and Commercial (P&C) team supporting the ASTI Offshore Capital Delivery programme. One position will support our HVDC Cables (Onshore and Offshore) programme of works.
Reporting to the Procurement & Commercial Manager, you will provide the necessary pre and post‑contract procurement and commercial support to some of the largest projects within SSEN Transmission.
Responsibilities
* Support the P&C Manager / Senior Contract Manager in negotiating contract T&C’s for projects of significant value and subsequent commercial management of the delivery phase.
* Negotiate contract prices and ensure all contract prices can be substantiated and provide value for money to consumers.
* Apply extensive stakeholder engagement and management skills to influence, lead and resolve disputes together with problem solving.
* Be involved in Cost and Forecast Management via regular cost reporting and ensuring change management procedures are adhered to, Payment and Expenditure Management and 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.
Qualifications
* A Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent qualification, and working towards or having professional membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS or CICES.
* 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 working with NEC would be advantageous.
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 plans see 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.
Benefits
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. Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Equal Opportunity
SSE is an equal opportunity employer. SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive.
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