Contracts Lead

Job Description

Are you ready to lead the way in shaping a smarter, safer, and more sustainable energy future? As our Contract Manager, you'll champion Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement, driving transformation in how we deliver for millions of customers.

In this pivotal role, you'll design and implement strategies that enhance operational performance, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and unlock innovation across our network. From safety and sustainability to customer value and cutting-edge processes-your leadership will set the benchmark for excellence.

What you'll be doing

You will manage and oversee all aspects of third-party contracts to ensure compliance, performance, and value delivery while mitigating risks and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Lifecycle Management: Draft, review, negotiate, and execute third-party agreements (vendors, service providers, subcontractors).
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to company policies, legal requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Performance Monitoring: Track KPIs, SLAs, and deliverables; escalate issues and enforce corrective actions.
• Risk Management: Identify contractual risks, implement mitigation strategies, and manage disputes or claims.
• Relationship Management: Act as the primary liaison between the company and third-party suppliers, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Change Control: Manage amendments, renewals, and terminations in line with business needs.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate records, provide regular status reports, and support audits.

Data Quality & GIS Management

• Develop and implement GIS data quality standards, validation rules, and workflows alongside Quality Manager.
• Lead data cleansing, correction, and enhancement initiatives.
• Ensure GIS data complies with internal policies and external regulations.
• Support audits and regulatory reporting involving spatial data.
• Day-to-day management of Onshore and Offshore Teams.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with Asset Management, IT, Framework Providers, and Operations teams.
• Provide training and guidance on data quality standards and best practices.
• Act as a point of contact for data quality queries and escalations.

What you'll bring

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Solid understanding of contract law and third-party risk management.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Analytical mindset for performance tracking and compliance.
• Procurement experience.
• Ability to interpret and apply GIS data for contract-related decisions.
• Proficient in MS Office and database software.
• Ability to work proactively and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Certification in GIS (e.g., Esri Technical Certification) or Data Governance (desirable).

As a minimum, you will need to demonstrate:

• Proven experience in data quality management, ideally within asset-intensive industries (utilities, infrastructure, transport).
• Degree in Geography, Engineering, GIS, Data Science, or related field.
• Ability to manage changing workloads and meet deadlines.
• Demonstratable leadership experience.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel across SPEN network area.

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 SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network - connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously. We're investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. 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.

We are 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 [email protected].

Mobility

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.