Procurement and Commercial Manager

The Networks Transmission business is forecasting a £12Bn spend within the next 10 years where an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement and Commercial (P&C) Manager to join our Procurement and Commercial team within the Offshore Directorate responsible for the Easten Green Link 3 (EGL3) project.

You will

- Support the Head of Procurement and Commercial and their teams providing a world class procurement and commercial service to the joint venture and internal customers, ensuring all aspects of delivery are following internal controls as established through project governance and commercial manuals.

- Lead on procurement activities such as the development and delivery of the project procurement strategy, managing the procurement process, negotiation of contract terms and conditions and price through to contract award whilst ensuring compliance with the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

- Cost estimate to the required standard and accuracy. Ensure all relevant evidence is collated within the estimate to justify to internal and external stakeholders including Ofgem.

- Provide robust post contract commercial management which will support the project goals and ensure that the core principles of the commercial manual are being implemented.

- Provide robust post contract commercial management which will support the project goals and objectives including cost and forecast management via regular cost reporting and change control processes.

Experience and competence with the conditions of contract, specifically FIDIC and NEC.

- Demonstrable experience and competency on all cost management issues including cost reporting, forecasting, accrual management and supply chain payment.

- Knowledge of relevant statutory and legal provisions and detailed understanding of procurement and commercial policies and procedures.

- Strong commercial acumen with well-developed interpersonal, problem-solving, communication and negotiation skills with experience delivering large projects/programmes of work.

- Ability to manage a large and diverse team ranging from Graduate level through to Senior Contract Managers.

'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.'

SSE own a portfolio of over 500 property and land assets - power stations, offices, depots and more. Our P&C, Property and FM teams help make sure our portfolio is modern, safe and fit for purpose. They help us get the best service and value from partners, while ensuring suppliers meet compliance, contractual and business obligations.

Salary: £66,100 - £99,100 + 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.