Contract Manager

Salary: £51,600 - £77,400 + 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

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.

We are seeking a Contract Manager to join the Procurement & Commercial team, supporting SSE Renewables in securing and delivering a pipeline of onshore wind projects. The ideal candidate will have pre- and post-contract experience of managing high-value contracts, preferably within the Renewables sector or a similar industry.

As a Contract Manager, you will play a key role in managing the procurement and commercial aspects to allow for the successful development and construction of onshore wind farm projects across the UK. You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders, deliver complex contracts, manage supplier relationships, and ensure alignment with project goals and corporate governance.

• Assist in implementing procurement strategies for renewable projects, ensuring they align with SSE's goals.
• Help maintain positive relationships with suppliers, supporting collaboration and accountability and monitor supplier performance, raising any concerns as needed.
• Be responsible for the procurement and post contract management of all contracts required for your projects, including tender assessment, negotiation and contract award as well as claims management, ensuring compliance with SSE's governance requirements.
• Be responsible for internal reporting on project finances, including forecasts, cost reporting and setting project budgets.
• Work alongside internal teams and external partners to support procurement and post contract processes.

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations: Glasgow, Perth.

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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