Senior Contract Manager

6 days ago


Basingstoke, United Kingdom SSE plc Full time

Senior Contract Manager Location: Reading / Thames Valley / Wiltshire / Hampshire Salary: £58,100 - £87,100 + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time Reporting to the Procurement & Commercial Manager, the Senior Contract Manager will provide pre-and post-contract procurement and commercial support for a variety of projects including complex large capital projects. Responsibilities Manage the tender process for capital projects from invitation to tender through to contract award and subsequent commercial management of the delivery phase, including managing commercial staff. Procure essential work scopes at lowest cost of ownership following principles of efficiency and best value, covering all commercial, business and legal project risks and negotiating terms to ensure ongoing value for money. Develop and implement Procurement and Commercial strategies in line with Capital Projects Governance requirements. Provide cost estimating, cost reporting and forecasting throughout the lifecycle of projects. Support the Head of Procurement & Commercial, the Procurement & Commercial Manager and the Project Management team to deliver large construction projects with accurate forecasting, contractor relationship management and strategic thinking at a portfolio level. Qualifications Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent, and working towards or holding professional membership such as RICS or CICES. Knowledge of the Utilities Contract Regulations and Procurement Act 23. Understanding of commercial governance arrangements for large capital projects, including commercial, contract and cost experience. Extensive experience in project cost management, including estimating, forecasting, budgeting, and drafting/negotiating NEC Suite construction contracts. Excellent communication and presentation skills, strong commercial acumen, and a continuous improvement mindset. About SSE SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We’re investing around £10 million a day in home‑grown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions. Benefits Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships, wellbeing benefits such as a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service, interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, a Cycle to Work scheme, and generous family entitlements including maternity, adoption and paternity leave. Equal Opportunity We are an equal‑opportunity employer and will make any reasonable adjustments you need. Please contact francesca.palmer@sse.com for support. We welcome applications from those not well represented in our workforce or industry. Application Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept online applications. We will contact you after the closing date if we wish to progress your application. Successful candidates will need to complete a criminality and credit check before starting work. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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