Contractor Management Analyst

Job Description

Working within the Contract Management Team in SPD, the successful candidate will support the management and operation of live framework agreements, ensuring effective monitoring and governance across all active frameworks.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of Framework Agreements, SPEN Operations, ED2 requirements, procurement processes, and legal forms of contract. A working knowledge of SAP and PowerBI is desirable. A commercial or finance background would be advantageous, along with the ability to analyse framework utilisation, scrutinise performance data, and provide insightful reporting and feedback.

The team is responsible for a diverse portfolio of service framework contracts across SPD, with an overall value of approximately £900 million. This is a dynamic role requiring the ability to manage a broad range of issues that arise on a daily basis, with regular engagement across the business and with external contractors.

The role involves close interaction with operational teams, project managers, senior management, and supply chain partners. While the framework portfolio is primarily focused on engineering, construction, and related services, it also encompasses a variety of other contract types. An understanding of SPEN's network operations, asset base, and typical business activities would be highly beneficial.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and drive continuous performance improvement through the analysis of operational outputs, performance data, and feedback from both internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage proactively with internal and external customers to support the delivery of effective communication and the successful management of service framework contracts.
• Develop and implement robust improvement plans for service framework contracts, focused on enhancing operational delivery, efficiency, and value.
• Develop, maintain, and continually enhance reporting systems covering costs, budgets, financial forecasts, and performance metrics, including the preparation and presentation of management reports.
• Support the Live Framework Team by coordinating governance activities, recording and distributing meeting minutes, and maintaining effective document control processes.
• Identify, investigate, resolve, and escalate contractual issues where appropriate, ensuring timely and effective outcomes.
• Manage contractual relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure effective contract administration and performance management.
• Review and evaluate framework agreements, including the allocation and management of risk between SP Energy Networks and contractors.
• Represent SP Energy Networks at internal and external meetings, building effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Take ownership of personal development, maintaining and enhancing professional knowledge and capabilities.
• Foster a collaborative team environment by encouraging involvement in the identification and implementation of solutions where performance targets are not being achieved

What you'll bring

• Knowledge of service frameworks and their application in the field as well procurement tender process including tender documentation
• Knowledge of various standard terms and conditions applicable to framework contracts
• Ability to communicate and present information effectively at all levels
• Ability to negotiate effectively at multiple levels to achieve the best outcome for SPD mitigating commercial risks
• Strong PowerBI understanding
• Ability to manage competing priorities using sound technical and financial judgement to determine optimal solutions
• Awareness and understanding of key business drivers and the external commercial context in which SPD is operating
• Contract & SLA management and general commercial & regulatory awareness with the ability to balance customer service, operational delivery and efficient financial performance.
• Ability to devise solutions to complex problems/challenges.
• Expert knowledge of analytical and quantity surveying techniques is desirable
• A working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and policies
• A working knowledge of financial control procedures and systems

Minimum Criteria

• Proven project and contract management skills.
• Computer literacy including SAP and PowerBI
• Professional qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Knowledge and experience of framework contracts in SAP

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.