Junior Contract Manager

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations : Berkshire, Wiltshire, West London, Buckinghamshire or Oxfordshire

Salary: £42,600 - £64,000 + car/allowance (if doing over 5,000 business miles a year) + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible working options available - Due to the nature of this role, a full UK Driving Licence is essential.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Junior Contract Manager with developed experience in providing pre and post contract quantity surveying / commercial support on a range of one off and programmes of work within our Distribution business.

You will

Understand and assisting with the development of relationships with main suppliers/contractors.

In conjunction with the Contract Managers work to ensure the best approach is taken in sourcing goods, works or services.

Liaise with peers to review best practice, lessons learned etc.

Comply with all safety policies and procedures, promote safety and safe working practices both internally and externally to improve safety performance.

Support the Contract Manager and/or Procurement and Commercial Manager in providing a world class procurement and commercial service including: Estimating, Sourcing management/support, Cost and budget management, Payment & expenditure management, Contract administration, Dispute resolution, General commercial guidance and support as required.

Also support the delivery of departmental KPIs and objectives such as savings in total cost of ownership, value engineering and safety performance.

You will have

A degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Working knowledge and experience of all aspects of commercial management including cost reports, forecasting, risk evaluation, supply chain payments and post-contract change together with working knowledge of standard industry forms of contract.

Ability to work to tight deadlines, under pressure whilst still delivering quality output and prioritise requirements where necessary.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders outside your own sphere of responsibility.

Conversant with the NEC3 Option A and C

Due to the nature of this role, a full UK Driving Licence is essential.

About SSE

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.

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 francesca.palmer@sse.com / 01738 344763 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.

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