Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

• 549543

• Closing at: Jul 3 2024 at 23:55 BST

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: Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire

Salary: £47,600 - £71,600 + 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

What is the Role?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Contract Manager (Quantity Surveyor) to join our Procurement and Commercial (P&C) team working within our Distribution business.

Reporting to the Procurement & Commercial Manager, you will be providing end to end P&C support for the delivery of numerous £multi-million, major projects relating to overhead lines, substations and underground cables across multiple sites in the south of England. This role provides an excellent opportunity for long term career development.

You will be responsible for:

- Providing end to end Procurement and Contract Management support services to each allocated project.

- Development and implementation of the project procurement and commercial strategy to optimise value for money in conjunction with project delivery teams ensuring alignment with our business objectives and goals.

- Providing timely budgeting and cost reporting including supporting the project team.

- Supporting with tendering activities including the preparation and review of ITT documentation (instructions to tender, call off contract drafts and the like), management of the tender queries and the finalisation and award of Contracts. Experience with the Jaggaer platform would be beneficial.

- Post contract commercial management.

What do I need?

You’ll be an enthusiastic, delivery focused individual with strong commercial acumen and technical understanding of construction principals, including well-developed interpersonal, problem-solving, communication and negotiation skills gained from working as a Contracts/Commercial Manager or Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry.

- A good working knowledge of UK construction contracts. Experience of working with NEC3 ECC forms of contract or similar is essential.

- Experience in cost and budget management, pre and post contract administration, contract negotiation, claims and commercial programme and risk management.

- Good understanding in the preparation and drafting of Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation including the drafting of contracts. Experience in a regulated tender environment would be of benefit.

- Excellent IT skills including knowledge of all MS Office applications. Experience of Sypro / Jaggaer or other similar contract management and tendering systems would be beneficial.

- A degree in Quantity Surveying is preferred, however, candidates with other relevant construction related degrees with appropriate experience will be considered. RICS / CICES (or equivalent) professional qualifications are desirable.

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 team work 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 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  / . 

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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