Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

• 549596

• Closing at: Jul 9 2024 at 14:55 BST

About the Role

Base Location: Reading, Portsmouth or Perth

Salary: £44,195 - £50,611 and a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join our team!

Our Connections Contract team are responsible for ensuring all Major Connection Contracts are produced to a high standard, and in line with our License Conditions and Guaranteed Standards of Performance.

As part of this team, you'll manage your own portfolio of Connections customers, providing an excellent service to all of them at each touch point, managing their expectations and assisting them with any queries they may have.

You'll also liaise with a range of stakeholders including System Planning Engineers, Design Engineers, Delivery Project Managers, Regulation and legal bodies to ensure SSENs needs and those of the customers are fully met.

Key responsibilities in this role will include:

• Managing a portfolio of major connections customers.
• Preparation and management of commercial connections contracts.
• Managing relationships and communication with key industry bodies.
• Work closely with Project Managers ensuring connections projects are progressing as agreed and in good health in terms of scope, budget and programme
• Managing internal relationships within the organisation acting as the voice of the customer.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

• Relevant commercial contracts experience.
• An understanding of the regulatory environment in which we operate.
• A track record of problem solving and creating and implementing processes
• Experience in managing stakeholders and customers during complex project lifecycles.
• Excellent organisational skills which facilitate meeting deadlines.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You’ll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so teamwork will be essential.  As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger – an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

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 submitted 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 differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact  / .

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

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