Overview
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Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK or Ireland sites, including but not limited to Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading, Havant, Belfast or Dublin.
Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + 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 an enthusiastic Quantity Surveyor to join the existing team who support the Onshore Wind, Solar and Battery Asset Management business unit.
You will
* You will be responsible for the commercial management and administration of contracts in the Asset Management (operational) phase across the Onshore domestic (UK & Ireland) and portfolio including Onshore Wind, Solar and Batteries to ensure successful delivery in accordance with internal policies and procedures such as the Procurement Manual, Commercial Manual and Large Capital Projects Governance Framework Manual.
* You will combine strong commercial acumen with well-developed interpersonal, problem-solving, communication and negotiation skills with demonstrable experience delivering large projects/programmes of work.
* Reporting to the Senior Contract Manager, the Contract Manager will support the Senior Contract Manager to deliver strategies and contracts, providing robust post contract commercial management which will support the Asset Management business unit's goals and objectives.
* You will support the delivery of departmental KPIs and objectives such as savings in total cost of ownership, value engineering and safety performance.
You have
* Highly numerate candidate who can analyse and interpret numerical data with highly developed contract drafting and writing skills, ideally with experience gained through drafting and interpreting construction contracts or operation and maintenance agreements.
* Excellent IT skills including knowledge of MS Office applications, Jaggaer and Oracle purchase systems.
* Ability to work to tight deadlines, under pressure whilst delivering quality output and prioritise requirements where necessary.
* A keen eye to detail and the ability to work methodically through a demanding workload. You will need to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders and have the ability to influence and negotiate with users outside your own sphere of responsibility.
* Working knowledge of the relevant conditions of contract, along with experience in estimating, cost and budget management, procurement related activities, contract administration and payment/expenditure management. Experience in a comparable industry is beneficial but not essential.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.
SSE owns a portfolio of over 500 property and land assets – power stations, offices, depots and more. Our P&C, Property and FM teams help make sure our portfolio is modern, safe and fit for purpose.
Flexible 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. We will make reasonable adjustments you need to ensure a positive application experience. Please contact Francesca.Palmer@sse.com for support. We are committed to fostering an open and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept online applications. We will be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we will be taking your application further. If offered a role with SSE, you will need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Business Development, Purchasing, and Finance
Industries
* Utilities, Oil and Gas, and Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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