Contracts delivery manager

Base Location: New Forest, Swindon, Melksham, Andover, Slough, Petersfield, Basingstoke, Thatcham, Poole, Oxford, Reading, West London, Portsmouth, Aldershot, Yeovil or Theale

Salary: £54,952 - £64,738 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor work to ensure safety, compliance and quality.
• Handle multiple projects from start to finish focusing on safety, quality, cost, timing and process.
• Track daily progress and resources, and keep communication clear with contractors, teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate project records, ensure contractors are trained and authorised, and support team skills and wellbeing.
• Identify improvement opportunities, manage budgets efficiently and take action to boost productivity, cut costs and keep our customers happy.
• Monitor 132/33KV Tower Painting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with 132kV overhead line towers, including hands‑on technical knowledge.
• Strong background in contract partner management and delivering projects on time and to a high standard.
• Good understanding of DNO operations, revenue models, price control frameworks and regulatory compliance.
• Confident in stakeholder engagement and clear communication at all levels, building trust and collaboration.
• Commercially minded team leader with project delivery experience, IT skills and the ability to align plans with customer needs.

This role involves travel across various locations to support business needs. A company vehicle will be provided for work‑related travel and may be overridden by the company car scheme as per policy. A valid driving licence is essential.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses, and the team of more than 4,200 engineers keeps customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits include 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 Employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments to ensure your application and experience with us is positive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.