Contract Manager (Offshore)

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Base Location : Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness or Perth

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

Working Pattern : Permanent | Full Time | options available

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Contract Managers to join our Procurement and Commercial (P&C) team supporting the Offshore and Islands Capital Delivery programme.

Reporting to the Procurement & Commercial Manager, you will provide procurement and commercial support to our growing portfolio of Island connections. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of SSENT.

You will

• Support the Procurement and Commercial Manager and their teams, providing a world-class procurement and commercial service to internal customers, ensuring all aspects of delivery follow internal controls as established through the Large Capital Projects Governance and Commercial Manuals.
• Lead procurement activities such as developing project procurement strategies, managing the procurement process, negotiating contract terms and conditions, and managing prices through to contract award, ensuring compliance with the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016.
• Work on cost estimating to the required standard and accuracy, including relevant evidence to justify estimates to stakeholders such as Ofgem.
• Manage costs and budgets via regular reporting and change management procedures; oversee payment and expenditure management.
• Provide robust post-contract commercial management to support project goals, including negotiating compensation events and implementing core principles of the Commercial Manual.
• Promote safety and ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures, fostering safe working practices internally and externally.

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About SSE

SSE aims to be a leading energy company in a net-zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm, transforming the grid for greener electricity, and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with more in the pipeline.

We own over 500 property and land assets, including power stations, offices, and depots. Our P&C, Property, and FM teams ensure our portfolio is modern, safe, and efficient, managing supplier relationships and compliance.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships, wellbeing benefits like online GP and 24 / 7 counselling, interest-free loans for tech and transport, and family entitlements such as maternity, adoption, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups.

Ready to apply?

Apply online using the Apply Now box. We will contact you after the closing date. Successful candidates will need to pass criminality and credit checks before starting.

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