Contracts Manager

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Base Location: Glasgow or Perth

Salary: £50,100-£75,100 (Depending on experience) + car/car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

We are seeking a Contract Manager to join the Procurement & Commercial team, supporting SSE Renewables in securing and delivering a pipeline of onshore and offshore wind projects. The ideal candidate will have pre- and post-contract appreciation of managing high-value agreements, preferably within the Renewables sector or a similar industry.

As a Contract Manager, you will play a support the development of shaping strategic procurement decision and contribute towards commercial frameworks that drive SSE's ambitious initiatives. You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders, assist in the delivery of complex contracts and supplier relationships, and ensure alignment with project goals and corporate objectives.

You will

• Assist in implementing procurement strategies for renewable projects, ensuring they align with SSE's goals.
• Help maintain positive relationships with suppliers, supporting collaboration and accountability and monitor supplier performance and raise any concerns as needed.
• Assist with contract negotiations and day-to-day management, ensuring compliance and risk awareness as well as support the identification of procurement and commercial risks, ensuring activities follow governance requirements.
• Work alongside internal teams and external partners to support procurement processes and ensure alignment with project goal and help ensure procurement activities meet SSE's standards for integrity and compliance.
• Provide assistance to project teams on procurement and commercial tasks, helping to address challenges and contribute to successful outcomes as well as contribute to identifying cost-saving opportunities within procurement and commercial activities.

You have

• Familiarity with renewable markets, including development, construction, and support contracts, as well as an understanding of the commodities and services used in business operations. Ability to assist with early-stage project business cases and support contract administration through final account delivery.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Procurement, or a related field, or equivalent direct entry into a recognised professional body is beneficial but not essential
• Some experience in a procurement or contract management role, assisting with supplier coordination, contract administration, and subcontractor management. Awareness of supplier vetting, development, and management processes, along with familiarity with standard contract conditions such as NEC or Logic.
• Exposure to drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and supporting cost and budget tracking.

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 own a portfolio of over 500 property and land assets - power stations, offices, depots and more. Our P&C, Property and FM teams help make sure our portfolio is modern, safe and fit for purpose. They help us get the best service and value from partners, while ensuring suppliers meet compliance, contractual and business obligations.

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 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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