Contract Manager

Job TitleContract Manager

LocationLowestoft London or Glasgow

Salary from 48400 bonus up to 10% and health cover

Flexible Working Pattern

Help us create a better future quicker

Reporting to the Lead Contract Manager and forming part of the UK O&M Contracts team this role operates within a specialist offshore renewables environment. The O&M Contracts Manager supports the tendering negotiation and management of service contracts for offshore wind assets working closely with Operations Technical Legal Insurance Finance and Group Purchasing teams.

The role involves engagement with multi-disciplinary stakeholders across the UK and Europe and requires a solid appreciation of the commercial technical and risk considerations associated with offshore renewable energy assets.

Whatyoullbe doing

Work with Site and Technical teams to define service requirements and ensure contractual scope reflects operational and asset needs.

Support the development and implementation of contracting strategies appropriate to offshore renewables including consideration of joint venture arrangements and budget constraints.

Prepare tender documentation bidder guidance and evaluation criteria in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Manage delegated tendering activities for O&M services through iBuy operating within defined procurement and authority frameworks.

Support higher-value or more complex tenders and negotiations including basic contractual and commercial risk assessment.

Assist with supplier onboarding and engagement within the procurement portal.

Provide guidance on procurement processes delegated authority and governance requirements.

Liaise with OPEX and Finance teams to support PO creation invoice processing and budget forecasting.

Support contract administration activities including variations extensions and budget updates in line with internal processes.

Whatyoullbring

Experience supporting or managing tenders and contracts within a large complex organisation ideally within renewables offshore energy or a comparable infrastructure environment.

Working knowledge of procurement governance delegated authority and tendering processes.

Understanding of operational and contractual risks typical of offshore renewables such as access constraints marine operations safety environmental obligations and supply-chain considerations.

Sound working knowledge of operational contracts and their day-to-day application.

Awareness of health safety and environmental legislation relevant to offshore operations.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet demanding timelines.

Collaborative approach with effective communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Whatsin it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually you can also enjoya number ofother benefits. With our pension schemewelldouble match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower we believeitsthelittle thingswe do in life that makea big difference. From helping you look after your familys wellbeing save for yourfutureand 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.Thatswhy 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 optionsincluding:Dental Insurance Private Medical Insurance Health CashPlanand annual Health Assessments

• Life Assurance (4x salary)

• Access toSavesmartfinancial wellbeing support

• Plusshopping 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 worlds largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generateall ofour energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the futurewereat 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 backgroundyoullfit right in.

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