Contract Manager - Cost Control and Analysis
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SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.
Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.
About the Role
Base Location:Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness
Salary:£47,600 - £71,600 + car / allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern:Permanent | Full Time | Flexible working options available
What is the Role?
SSEN Distribution has an extensive capital development programme as we work to deliver a net zero electricity system.
This newly created role is required to support the growth of our business and is an exciting opportunity for a Contract Manager - Cost Control and Analysis to join our Procurement and Commercial team to support our Large Capital Delivery Directorate in our Distribution business.
You will be responsible for providing commercial analysis activities for a major portfolio of projects across the Distribution business providing data driven insights and analysis to support commercial reporting.
To successfully operate within a regulated business environment, we require to monitor, control and report on all costs required on the project - this includes areas such as Forecasting, Budgeting, Change Control, Cost Reporting and Accrual Generation.
Working within the Procurement and Commercial team, as the Contract Manager - Cost Control and Analysis you will take a lead role in the coordination and fulfilment of all Cost Control activities required from the Procurement and Commercial team.
You will support the Senior Contract Manager and Head of Procurement & Commercial in providing a world class procurement and commercial service to internal customers.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Degree in appropriate business or technical discipline or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrable experience and competency with all aspects of Cost Control including Cost Forecasting, Budgeting, Change Control, Cost Reporting, Variance Analysis and Accrual Generation. With high levels of data analytical capability.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with an ability to liaise with and challenge all levels of the business.
- A strong drive for continuous improvement and innovative thinking to challenge the norms and support the development of cost management processes and techniques within the business.
- Collaborative approach, able to develop strong working relationships with internal and external parties.
About our Business
At SSE, we own more than 500 property assets and several thousand land assets, which are located across the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland. Our Procurement & Commercial, Property and Facilities Management teams are responsible for helping the business to procure services and materials in a timely and cost-effective way, and for ensuring SSE offers a safe, modern, fit-for-purpose property portfolio. We work right across the SSE Group, ensuring our businesses gets the best possible service and value from our supplier network, as well as ensuring all service providers are compliant and continue to meet contractual obligations and business need.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ' Inclusion & Diversity at SSE ' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Francesca on francesca.palmer@sse.com / 01738 344763.
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
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