Contracts Manager
* Job Number: 551840
* Closing at: Apr 14 2025 - 23:55 BST
Base Location: Perth, Inveralmond House
Salary: £46,626 - £54,154 and a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available
The role
Our Connections Contract team are responsible for ensuring all Major Connection Contracts are produced to a high standard, and in line with our Guaranteed Standards.
As part of this team, you'll manage your own portfolio of Connections customers, providing an effective service to each, managing their expectations, and assisting them with any queries they may have. You will have full responsibility for the delivery of exceptional customer service and outstanding performance against customer satisfaction, whilst working closely with your team and management.
You'll also liaise with a range of stakeholders, such as internal Design Managers and external regulation and legal bodies to ensure information is up to date and accurate, whilst ensuring compliance is maintained throughout.
You will
- Manage a portfolio of generation connections customers.
- Prepare and manage commercial connections contracts.
- Manage relationships and communication with key industry bodies.
- Understand customer requirements.
- Manage internal relationships within the organisation acting as the voice of the customer.
You have
- Relevant commercial contracts experience with an understanding of the regulatory environment in which we operate.
- A track record of problem solving and challenging established process'.
- Experience in managing stakeholder and customers involved in large financial transactions.
- Excellent organisational skills which includes meeting deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail with experience of influencing and negotiating effectively at all levels.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're 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.
, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.
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 Fiona on / 01738 340954 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.
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