Salary: £55,000 - £68,750
Location: Prenton
Responsibilities
* Control external contract expenditure through appropriate scope control, change management, technical and financial verification processes in geographic area.
* Audit contract administration in the delivery functions to ensure the business is complying with processes.
* Measure supplier delivery performance against contract KPIs, prepare associated reports and implement improvements as required.
* Provide contract benchmark, cost, budget, financial forecast and performance data for business improvement processes including preparation and presentation of reports.
* Audit and provide timely and constructive challenge of contractor costs, in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Contract that seem excessive compared with the benchmark data and output(s) being delivered.
* Manage the contractual relationships to resolve disputes promptly and directly interface with senior contractor delivery staff.
* Develop the scope, identify risks and prepare budgets and Risk Registers for Target Cost works, evaluating tender returns including agreement of value and allocation of risk between Energy Networks and the contractor.
* Agree value of works done for interim and progress payments with contractors.
* Represent the Energy Networks at negotiation meetings.
* Take responsibility for your personal development.
* Involve the team in finding solutions to areas where performance is not on target.
* Management of Disciplinary and Grievance issues.
* Carry out site and operational audits on your team.
* Ensure assigned resources are deployed to maximum effectiveness.
* Contribute to the development & delivery of the departmental Operating Plans.
* Contribute as a member of the Network Connections Business.
Qualifications and Experience
* Able to provide strong commercial leadership for staff within all areas of Energy Networks.
* Build and maintain relationships with both internal customers and external suppliers.
* Communicate effectively to all levels within the business.
* Solve complex problems and introduce practical solutions by utilisation of strong numeracy and financial management skills.
* Write clear and precise reports and relate complex information to a diverse range of people.
* Lead negotiation of Target Price and associated Risk allocation with contractors, measuring out-turn costs and apply the contract incentive mechanism.
* Mitigate Commercial risk to Energy Networks through development and use of Risk Registers.
* Measure performance against KPIs and milestones in relation to the successful achievement of contractual and business goals and propose associated improvement initiatives which generate additional value for the business.
* Awareness of statutory and licence obligations, HR procedures, Electrical and Civil Engineering procedures, Electricity supply industry, including generation and other wires businesses, Commercial, financial and operational risks.
* Working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and policies, financial control procedures, financial control and management of projects.
* Commercial management in relation to framework, partnership, term and service level agreement contracts.
* SP Group Red Book policies & procedures.
* Operations and investment processes/practices.
Benefits
* 36 days annual leave.
* Holiday Purchase – extra annual leave.
* Share Schemes.
* Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding.
* Technology Vouchers – save more on technology purchases.
* Electric Vehicle Schemes – support transition to green driving.
* Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans.
* Healthcare benefit options including Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments.
* Life Assurance (4x salary).
* Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support.
* Shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and employee deals on travel insurance and more.
* Double matched pension up to 10% of salary.
About SP Energy Networks
SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and the North West of England. We operate over 4000 km of cables and lines that make up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. This role places you at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to become Net Zero by 2044 and supports the growth needed in renewable energy.
We value inclusion, diversity and social purpose. We seek to create a stronger, more sustainable business that benefits the communities we serve. We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long‑term conditions, mental health conditions, neurodivergence or pregnancy‑related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.
Application Process
Applicants must be citizens of the country where the vacancy is listed or be eligible for immigration support from the company. The advert will close on 18 June 2026.
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