Contract Manager

Base

Location:

You’ll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations – Glasgow or Perth; other SSER locations can be considered.

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

Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available.

As a Contract Manager within the Renewables business, you will lead procurement and commercial activities across allocated Onshore Wind, Solar and Battery Energy Storage projects.

This includes managing end‑to‑end procurement and delivering pre‑ and post‑contract commercial support to ensure successful project delivery.

You will demonstrate strong commercial leadership, driving value, innovation and customer‑focused outcomes, while embedding consistent processes and strategies that optimise total cost of ownership across the project lifecycle.

• Own and lead end‑to‑end procurement activities for allocated projects, including preparation of tender documentation, evaluation of bids and negotiation of contracts through to execution.
• Develop and implement procurement and commercial strategies aligned with project objectives, risk profile and delivery timelines across Onshore Wind, Solar and BESS technologies.
• Provide robust pre‑ and post‑contract commercial support to internal stakeholders, ensuring effective contract management, governance and risk mitigation.
• Deliver accurate cost reporting, forecasting and budgetary control throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Support the development of cost estimates in line with project stage and maturity, ensuring alignment with internal governance requirements.
• Contribute to due diligence activities for prospective project acquisitions, providing commercial input, cost insight and risk assessment.
• Support the implementation of approved Category Management strategies, ensuring consistency, supply chain optimisation and value delivery across projects.

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Procurement or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. A professional qualification (or working towards) such as MRICS, MCIOB or MCIPS.
• Demonstrable experience in procurement and commercial management within infrastructure, energy or large‑scale capital projects. Experience across the full contract lifecycle, including tendering, negotiation, contract award and post‑contract administration.
• Strong capability in cost management, including estimating, cost reporting and forecasting across project life cycles.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear commercial insight to stakeholders, supporting decision‑making in a fast‑paced project environment.
• Familiarity with industry‑standard contract forms (e.g. NEC3 / NEC4, FIDIC) and their practical application.

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030. SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow.

We lead the way in the development, build and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations and solar and battery projects.

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.

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. We are 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.