Contract Manager

sse.com; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks a Contract Manager to join their Procurement and Commercial team in Reading. The successful candidate will manage tender processes for large capital projects and provide commercial support throughout project delivery. Essential qualifications include a degree in Quantity Surveying and strong skills in contract management and procurement. This role offers competitive salary and various flexible benefits, creating a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Wellbeing benefits

Interest-free loans for tech

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of the Procurement Act 23/Utilities Contract Regulations 2016.
• Experience in drafting and interpreting commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the tender process for capital projects.
• Oversee commercial management during delivery phase.
• Provide cost estimating and forecasting services.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Cost Estimation

Contract Management

Procurement Knowledge

Project Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Base Location: Reading / Thames Valley / Wiltshire / Hampshire

Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

What is the Role?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Contract Managers to join our Procurement and Commercial (P&C) team supporting the SSEN Large Capital Delivery Directorate.

Reporting to the Procurement & Commercial Manager or Senior Contract Manager, you will provide the necessary pre and post contract procurement and commercial support to a variety of projects including complex large capital projects.

Responsibilities

1. To manage the tender process for capital projects from issue of invitation to tender through to contract award and subsequent commercial management of the delivery phase. This will include management of commercial staff.
2. Managing the procurement of essential work scopes, procuring at lowest cost of ownership and in accordance with the principle of efficiency and best value. This includes covering all commercial, business and legal project risks in contracts and negotiating terms and conditions within own area of responsibility to ensure ongoing value for money throughout the lifetime of the contract.
3. Provide cost estimating and forecasting to required standard and accuracy.
4. Provide robust post contract commercial management services.
5. Comply with all safety policies and procedures, promote safety and safe working practices both internally and externally to improve safety performance.
6. Support the Head of Procurement and Commercial and the Procurement and Commercial Manager in providing a world class procurement and commercial service.
7. Support the Project Management team to deliver large construction projects, including accurate forecasting, contractor relationship management and strategic thinking at a portfolio level.

Qualifications

1. Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification
2. Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Procurement Act 23/Utilities Contract Regulations 2016.
3. Knowledge and understanding of commercial governance arrangements for the development and execution of large capital projects together with commercial, contract or cost experience in delivering projects
4. Experience of estimating, sourcing management, cost & budget management, forecasting and contract administration
5. Experience of drafting and interpreting commercial contracts together with knowledge of Standard Form construction contracts and bespoke contract arrangements. Experience of working with NEC Contracts

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 homegrown 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.

Our Procurement & Commercial teams help us get the best service and value from partners, while ensuring suppliers meet compliance, contractual and business obligations.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

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.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] / 01738 344 763 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

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.