Contract Manager

Description:

SSE plc, one of the UK’s leading energy companies, is looking for a skilled and experienced Contract Manager to join its Procurement & Commercial (P&C) team, supporting the SSEN Large Capital Delivery Directorate. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of complex, large-scale infrastructure projects that are critical to SSE’s mission of building a net-zero energy future.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end procurement and contract management processes, ensuring best value, compliance, and effective risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the tendering process for large capital projects—from issuing invitations to tender through to contract award and post-award commercial management.

• Lead the procurement of essential work scopes, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and best value across all commercial, legal, and business risks.

• Negotiate contract terms and conditions within defined authority levels, securing optimal outcomes for cost, performance, and risk management.

• Provide accurate cost estimation, forecasting, and budget management for assigned projects.

• Deliver robust post-contract commercial management services, ensuring that all obligations and deliverables are met.

• Maintain full compliance with internal governance, capital project controls, and commercial manuals.

• Act as a trusted commercial advisor to project stakeholders, providing world-class procurement and commercial support.

• Oversee or guide junior commercial staff where applicable, ensuring consistent adherence to policies and standards.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent commercial qualification.

• Proven experience managing contracts for large capital projects or programmes of work.

• Strong understanding of Utilities Contract Regulations 2016 and the Procurement Act 2023.

• Experience in estimating, sourcing, cost control, and contract administration.

• Solid knowledge of Standard Form construction contracts and bespoke contractual frameworks (especially NEC Contracts).

• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage complex commercial environments with a proactive, solution-focused approach.

About SSE plc

SSE plc is a forward-thinking energy company with a bold ambition — to lead the transition to a net-zero world. Investing over £10 million per day, SSE is driving the transformation of the UK’s energy landscape by building the world’s largest offshore wind farm and modernizing the power grid to deliver cleaner, greener electricity to millions.

The Procurement & Commercial (P&C) team at SSE ensures that all projects achieve maximum value, efficiency, and compliance, while maintaining strong supplier relationships and sustainable procurement practices.

Employee Benefits

SSE offers a comprehensive rewards and benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing, financial stability, and work-life balance, including:

• Competitive base salary + car allowance + performance-related bonus.

• Flexible hybrid working options.

• Private healthcare and gym membership discounts.

• Access to free online GP services and 24/7 counselling.

• Cycle to Work Scheme, tech purchase loans, and transport season ticket support.

• Enhanced family benefits including maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.

• Pension and savings schemes to support long-term financial wellbeing.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

SSE plc is an equal opportunity employer, fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and fairness. The company is committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with respect and supported to succeed, regardless of background or circumstance.

Applicants requiring reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process are encouraged to contact francesca.palmer@sse.com or call 01738 344763 for confidential support.