Senior Contract Manager

Base Location : Glasgow

Salary : £58,100 - £87,100 (subject to experience) + 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

The role

We are looking for a Senior Contract Manager to join the Procurement and Commercial team on one of our established offshore wind farms, where you will work closely with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure the continued performance of the assets. The role will involve creating and managing an annual budget, managing long term service and maintenance contracts as well as procuring all necessary goods and services in line with programme requirements including all necessary post-contract administration. The role is based out of the Glasgow office with expected travel to the operations and maintenance base as required, typically once every 2 or 3 months.

You will

• Lead / Manage the procurement of essential work scopes, procuring at lowest cost of ownership and in accordance with the principle of efficiency and best value. This includes covering all commercial, business and legal project risks in contracts and negotiating terms and conditions within own area of responsibility to ensure ongoing value for money throughout the lifetime of the contract.
• Manage all post contract commercial matters including negotiating / agreeing compensation events and ensuring that the core principles of the Commercial Manual are being implemented.
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures, promote safety and safe working practices both internally and externally to improve safety performance.
• Understand and support the development of relationships with main suppliers / contractors and liaise with points of contact on project(s) / contract(s).
• Deliver all project(s) / contract(s) within own area of responsibility and approved budget authorisations.

You have

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 on 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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