Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager – SP Energy Networks

Location : Cambuslang

From £47,880 to 59,850

Hybrid Working, Permanent

Help us create a better future, quicker

As the Contract Manager you will be leading the development and implementation of contract strategies for Transmission Operations contract portfolio to maximise contract value and mitigate risk.

You will be responsible for leading the end to end commercial contract cycle, involving strategy, procurement, implementation, management and renewal phases of multi-million pound contracts. Commercial and operational management of outsourced service providers and personnel driving continuous improvement across all areas of service.   

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be responsible for

• Through specialist knowledge of contract management, identify, manage and deliver competitive tendering strategies for a specific portfolio of contracts to support the operations business’ commercial and performance objectives, focusing on the higher value and/or more operationally complex contracts such as Cable Maintenance Agreement and Transmission OHL minor refurbishment. 
• Work closely with the Procurement and Transmission Operations teams to prepare detailed contract scope for invitations to tender for designated contracts.
• Provide ongoing commercial support throughout the contract lifecycle and manage requirements for modifying contracts and
• Chair contract and project review meetings
• Provide support for delegated, shared services and centralised purchases
• Provide relevant updates for monthly reporting process

What you’ll bring

• HNC / Degree  in Financial, Procurement, Law, Quantity Surveying or Contract Management discipline or equivalent experience.
• Detailed understanding of contract management processes with experience of commercial contracts
• Experience in completion of tender specification documents and proven experience in tender assessment processes commercial contracts
• Ability to assess, prioritise and confidently make the right decisions in a dynamic service environment whilst anticipating issues and putting in place effective strategies to manage these.
• Ability to think strategically to ensure commercial guidance supports immediate and long term strategic objectives

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. 

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.

IMPORTANT

Advert will close at 23:59 GMT 30th September 2024

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Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

IMPORTANT 

Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below

October-1-2024