Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager (Contracts Engineer)

Location:

Eurocentral office with hybrid working pattern

Salary: £55,000 - £68,750 with strong benefits package and excellent career progression

Permanent / Full‑time - 37 hours per week

Closing date: 21st July 2026

At Scottish Power, we are driving the transition to a cleaner, greener energy future. As our electricity network evolves to meet increasing demand and support the UK’s net zero ambitions, we are investing significantly in our transmission infrastructure and the critical services that keep it operating safely and efficiently.

We are looking for a commercially minded Contracts Manager to join our Transmission Operations team s is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a portfolio of high‑value operational contracts, influencing strategic decisions, delivering best value for the business, and helping to ensure the reliability of Scotland’s electricity transmission network.

• Develop and deliver tendering and contract strategies across a portfolio of complex, high‑value agreements, including Cable Maintenance and Overhead Line Minor Refurbishment contracts.
• Collaborate with Procurement and operational teams to develop detailed scopes of work and prepare high‑quality Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation.
• Lead technical and commercial evaluations of tender submissions, ensuring compliance with operational requirements, specifications and industry standards.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions with contractors and legal teams to achieve commercially robust and sustainable agreements.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including implementation, performance monitoring, contract variations, amendments and change control.
• Build strong relationships with contractors and outsourced service providers, driving continuous improvement and service excellence.
• Chair contract and project review meetings to ensure effective governance, performance management and stakeholder engagement.
• Support wider procurement activities and initiatives that promote consistency, efficiency and best practice across the business.
• Contribute to monthly reporting, providing clear updates on contract performance, commercial risks and opportunities.

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Contract Management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong experience in commercial contract management, procurement and tendering activities across complex projects or operational environments.
• Experience with in utilities, energy, infrastructure or asset‑intensive industries is highly advantageous. Experience in the wider construction sector, including civils, engineering, maintenance, rail, water, highways or major projects, is also welcomed.
• Experience preparing tender specifications, evaluating submissions and supporting procurement processes.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, with the ability to identify risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Excellent analytical and decision‑making skills, with confidence to prioritise and respond to changing business needs.
• Ability to think strategically, balancing short‑term operational requirements with long‑term business objectives.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with experience building productive relationships across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience coaching, mentoring and supporting the development of colleagues and teams.

• Competitive salary reviewed annually.
• Pension scheme with a company match of up to 10%.
• 36 days annual leave.
• Holiday purchase option.
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme.
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding.
• Technology Vouchers.