合同与框架开发经理

Job Description

As a Contract and Framework Development Manager, you'll play a key role in developing the commercial strategies and contractual frameworks that support the delivery of SP Energy Networks' investment programme.

Working at the heart of our commercial and operational functions, you'll help design and implement contract solutions that enable the safe, efficient and successful delivery of our network.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence how hundreds of millions of pounds of investment are delivered across SPEN, working with senior stakeholders, procurement specialists, engineers and industry-leading contractors. You'll be involved from the earliest stages of requirement definition through tender development, evaluation, contract award and mobilisation, helping ensure our framework arrangements deliver value, innovation and exceptional performance whilst supporting the transition to a low carbon future.

No two contracts or days are the same. You'll work across a broad range of engineering, construction and specialist service categories, providing genuine variety and opportunities to broaden your commercial and contractual experience.

We are looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership, can work independently, and is motivated by delivering high-quality outcomes that make a tangible difference to the business. Success in this role requires someone who is proactive, curious and willing to challenge the status quo, with a genuine desire to deliver high-quality outcomes and drive continuous improvement.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the development of commercial and contractual strategies for new framework agreements and service contracts.
• Partner with operational, engineering and procurement teams to translate business requirements into robust tender solutions.
• Support end-to-end tender activities including pre market engagement, bidder evaluations, negotiation and contract award recommendations.
• Analyse contract performance, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, value and service delivery.
• Develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships across SP Energy Networks and our contractor community.
• Influence commercial decision-making through the preparation and presentation of business cases, reports and recommendations.
• Support contractor mobilisation activities, ensuring successful implementation of newly awarded agreements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the framework portfolio, supporting delivery of ED2 objectives and wider business goals.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, ensuring contracts support safe and effective operational delivery.
• Build relationships and collaborate with senior leaders, engineers, procurement specialists and key supply chain partners to drive successful commercial outcomes.

What you'll bring

• Demonstrates personal ownership, accountability and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Takes pride in achieving excellent outcomes and continually seeks opportunities to improve processes and performance.
• Self-motivated and resilient, with a proven ability to deliver results whilst managing competing priorities.
• Experience developing, managing or supporting framework agreements, service contracts or major commercial arrangements.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge constructively.
• Experience supporting tender, procurement or commercial processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret complex commercial information and make informed recommendations.
• Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills.
• Experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• Experience within utilities, engineering, construction, infrastructure or regulated industries.
• Understanding of NEC and/or other standard forms of contract.
• Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Procurement or similar background.
• Knowledge of SAP or comparable enterprise systems.
• Professional qualification such as MCIPS or equivalent.

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.