Base Location: Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness, and Perth
Salary: £55,200 - £83,000 + car / allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The Role:
SSEN Transmission are recruiting for a Senior Contract Manager to join their Procurement and Commercial (P&C) team supporting the Eastern Green Link joint venture projects.
Reporting to the Procurement & Commercial Manager, you will provide the necessary pre and post contract procurement and commercial support to the largest projects within the SSEN Transmission business. This is an excellent opportunity to grow within the SSE JV portfolio and contribute to the continued growth of this area of the business.
You will:
1. Manage the tender process for capital projects from issue of invitation to tender through to contract award and subsequent commercial management of the delivery phase, including management of commercial staff.
2. Manage the procurement of essential work scopes, procuring at lowest cost of ownership and in accordance with the principle of efficiency and best value, covering all commercial, business and legal project risks in contracts and negotiating terms and conditions to ensure ongoing value for money throughout the lifetime of the contract.
3. Develop the Procurement and Commercial strategies in line with the Capital Projects Governance requirements.
4. Conduct cost and forecast management via regular cost reporting, ensuring change management procedures are adhered to, and manage payment and expenditure.
5. Provide robust post contract commercial management to support project goals and objectives, including negotiating/agreeing compensation events and ensuring implementation of the core principles of the Commercial Manual.
You have:
1. Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent and have or be working towards professional membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS or CICES.
2. Knowledge and understanding of the Utilities Contract Regulations 2016.
3. Knowledge of commercial governance arrangements for the development and execution of large capital projects, with commercial, contract or cost experience in delivering projects.
4. Experience of estimating, sourcing management, cost & budget management, and contract administration.
5. Experience of drafting and interpreting commercial contracts, with knowledge of Standard Form construction contracts and bespoke arrangements, including working with NEC / FIDIC Contracts.
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.
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 ensure our portfolio is modern, safe, and fit for purpose, getting the best service and value from partners while ensuring compliance, contractual, and business obligations are met.
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, along with 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 francesca.palmer@sse.com / 01738 344763 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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