Senior Contracts Manager

Job TitleSenior Contracts Manager 

LocationGlasgow 

Salary from £51600, bonus up to 15% and health cover 

Flexible Working Pattern,  

Closing Date16/02/2024 

Help us create a better future, quicker 

To managekey contracts within its UK Projects and Construction Onshore business constructing a vast portfolio of windfarms, Solar and Battery Projects across the UK and Ireland. Working closely with and supported by the wider Projects and Construction teams, Legal, Insurance, Financial and Group Purchasing teams to ensure contracts are managed effectively. 

Reporting to the Capex and Contracts Manager and be responsible for development and implementation of Commercial Management for ScottishPower Renewables Onshore Projects and Construction Business.  

Capex dimensions: Circa 400MW of Wind £1.2m/MW equalling £500m and BESS and Solar equalling £500-700m of annual capex (based on 2022), to support growth targets of 2GW of additional installed Wind and New Solar Power by the end of 2025 and a further 3GW by the end of 2030. 

Contract dimensions: Merger & Acquisition opportunities at 1-2GW evaluated per annum  Circa 800MW of solar with FID in 2022-23 equalling ~£300m   

The Senior Contract Manager will support defining contracting strategies and plans, tendering, negotiating, and managing multi-million-pound onshore Equipment Supply and Project implementation contracts. In addition, the individual will be responsible for supporting development, and driving implementation of procedures within the Contracts and Capex function for use across the Projects and Construction business area. 

Providing skilled contract management through robust understanding of SPR business requirements and commercial contract terms to support current and future business strategy.   

What you'll be doing 

For all UK Onshore turbine and infrastructure supply contract tenders, be the Projects and Construction Commercial representative for contract specifications and processes  

Responsible for providing development and line management responsibility of other contract managers in the function and line management 

Leading the end to end commercial contract cycle, involving strategy, procurement, implementation, management and claims phases of multi-million-pound critical contracts. 

Leading the development and implementation of contract strategies for the SPR UK Onshore Construction Portfolio to maximise contract value and mitigate risk 

Working closely with the Procurement team and Construction teams to prepare detailed contract scope for invitations to tender for designated contracts that clearly set out SPR's technical and commercial requirements. Liaising with the Legal team and Projects and Construction management team to determine the most appropriate form of contract. 

What you'll bring 

• Educated to degree level in Engineering or Commercial discipline and expertise developed through recent relevant experience  

• Experience in commercial and contractual aspects of technology and industrial engineering projects 

• Experience in leading contractual negotiations of and managing multiple multi-million pound complex contracts against time pressures based on business objectives 

• Strong ability to manage own performance with focus on delivery within a varied and challenging workload whilst producing high quality results 

• Good understanding, experience and application of Health and Safety Principles in industrial engineering projects, and the compliance of Project Construction activities and Site Regulations 

• Strong Working knowledge of SAP Experience of Power BI or equivalent reporting tools  

• Ability to travel to projects across the UK and Ireland and internationally as required 

What's in it for you  

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.   

At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that -  so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow. That's why our benefits include: 

• 36 days annual leave 

• Holiday purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave 

• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme 

• Payroll giving and charity matched funding  

• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes 

• Count us in - pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change 

• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving 

• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans 

• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments 

• Life Assurance (4x salary) 

• Access to nudge' financial wellbeing support 

• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more 

Why ScottishPower 

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we're at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation. 

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in. 

ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers scottishpower.com.