▷ [High Salary] Contract Manager

Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen or Dublin Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + 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 The role SSE Renewables are seeking Contract Managers to support delivery of Onshore Wind, Solar & Battery Development and Construction Projects. This role will cover the entire lifecycle of the project process from inception through to handover to our Asset Management division. You will - Provide end to end Procurement support for allocated projects, including preparation of tenders, tender evaluation and negotiation with contractors/suppliers leading to contract execution. - Developing and implementing Procurement and Commercial strategies to optimise business objectives and delivery goals. - Supporting Pre and Post Contract Commercial services to our business stakeholders. - Providing cost reporting, forecasting and budgetary requirements on an ongoing basis, throughout the lifecycle of a project. - Providing cost estimating services in accordance with project maturity guidelines. You have - A degree in quantity surveying or other relevant related degree, or suitable industry experience within the Construction or Renewables industry and may either have, or be working towards, professional membership of a relevant technical or professional body, for example MRICS, MCIPS or MCIARB. - Experience in Procurement, preparation of procurement strategies, compiling tender documentation, managing Procurement events, evaluation of tender submissions and negotiating best value. - Extensive experience in project cost management ranging from estimating and forecasting to budget management. As well as experience in preparation, drafting and negotiation of construction contracts (NEC, FIDIC etc). - Post contract administration experience ranging from payment applications, claims, disputes, commercial programme and risk management. - Excellent communication and presentation skills, strong commercial acumen, and a continuous improvement mind set. 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. 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. 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 / 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. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application below.