SSEN Transmission
Contract Manager
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Contract Manager –Procurement and Commercial (East Green Link Projects)
Base Location: Successful applicants must be based in one of our Scottish locations with 50% office attendance (Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen, or Inverness).
Salary & Benefits:
- £50,100–£75,100 + company car/car allowance + strong performance-related bonus
- Comprehensive financial, wellbeing, and family benefits.****
- Private healthcare & gym discounts
- Free online GP & 24/7 counselling
- Interest-free loans on tech/transport & Cycle to Work scheme
- Generous family entitlements (maternity/adoption pay, paternity leave)
Working Pattern:
- Permanent | Full Time | Flex Work Advance (FWA) options available
About the Role
An exciting Contract Manager opportunity to join SSEN Transmission’s Procurement and Commercial (P&C) team, supporting the Eastern Green Link HVDC programme (cable, converter stations, civils works). Reporting to the Procurement & Commercial Manager, this role offers growth within SSE’s portfolio while contributing to critical infrastructure projects.
Ideal Profile:
- Quantity Surveying graduate with Client/Contractor experience (prior energy-sector experience is advantageous but not mandatory).
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Responsibilities
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Contract Negotiation & Management:
- Lead negotiations for high-value project contracts under contract terms.
- Ensure transparent pricing (justification & value for money for consumers).
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Stakeholder & Problem-Solving:
- Essential: expert stakeholder management, dispute resolution, and commercial leadership.
- Gesture collaboration to deliver contract objectives with clarity and aid rhetoric.
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Cost & Commercial Control:
- Oversee cost reporting, change management, and payment structures.
- Own forecasting, budget adherence, and variation negotiations.
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Post-Contract Oversight:
- Enforce SSEN Transform Commercial Manual compliance post-signature.
- Liaise with contractors, adhering to safety regulations and improving safety performance both internally and externally.
Requirements
- Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent (e.g., RICS/CICES membership underway or attained).
- Experience: Proven expertise in:
- Estimation & commercial contract drafting/interpretation.
- Budget management, stakeholder engagement, and NEC/FIDIC contract familiarity (advantageous but not mandatory).
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About SSE
SSE drives the transition to net zero by delivering critical electricity infrastructure and investing in future energy networks. Our £33bn Transforming for Growth plan (to 2030) underpins our mission to ensure growth and sustainability in the energy sector.
Why SSE?
✅ Flexible, holistic benefits supporting work-life balance. ✅ Inclusion-first workplace where diverse perspectives thrive. SSE's equal opportunity policies extend to all applicants. ✅ Impactful work with tangible societal benefits.
Next Steps
Inclusive Opportunity: SSE adapts for accessibility. Contact: francesca.palmer@sse.com.
Application: Submit via our online portal [Apply Now]. Notice: Online application only. Further steps/selection criteria follow closing date. Pre-Employment: Criminal/credit checks required.
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