Base Location: Sunderland or Gateshead 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 We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the pre & post contract commercial function for SSE’s ICP/Private Networks business, in line with strategy and budget. Provide leadership and direction within the business on commercial matters. Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Responsible for ensuring a rigorous and controlled environment is in place to effectively manage risk, cost and profitability across the portfolio of projects. You will Partnership – build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders including Operation Project Managers / Engineers, Legal, Procurement, Development Team, Finance and the Major Projects Team. Reviewing upstream and downstream contracts, highlighting key business risks and negotiating improved terms. Contract & Commercial Management for large projects in the range of >£5m – £80m TCV. Lead and manage the commercial process and work closely with the Project Manager(s) Project Review Board - Actively support the monthly review process and review overall commercial position for projects. Assist with management of problem projects highlighting trading risks to the management team. Ensure cost control is monitored across all projects and in accordance with accounting regulations and best practise. Reporting – responsible for commercial reporting tools to manage risk and profitability effectively across the wider portfolio (as well as for individual larger projects). You have Previous experience of successfully carrying out a Senior Quantity Surveying role on a large project £5m Experience of delivering larger power projects in the UK Strong knowledge of standard form contracts – NEC/JCT/FIDIC Highly experienced in financial control of projects, including cost control and other processes. Experience of managing project disputes and have a thorough understanding of dispute resolution processes About SSE SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline. Flexible benefits to fit your life 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. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave. Work with an equal opportunity employer SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact zoe.gillespie@sse.com to discuss how we can support you. We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry. Ready to apply? Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.