Contract Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026. SSE scores B on the Alion truth index.
Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations Cardiff, Reading or Perth
Salary: £51,600 - £77,400 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Fixed Term Contract / Secondment | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
The role provides end-to-end ownership of Business Energy’s commercial contract portfolio, ensuring contracts are effectively governed, commercially managed and deliver value. It works closely with business stakeholders, Legal and Procurement to manage risk, supplier performance, spend and contractual obligations.
You will
- Lead the development, negotiation, renewal and variation of commercial agreements.
- Manage effective engagement between business stakeholders, Legal and Procurement.
- Drive supplier, partner and customer contractual performance and compliance.
- Maintain clear visibility and control of contract spend, risk, governance and expiry.
- Own and govern the end-to-end commercial contract portfolio
You have:
- Strong commercial and contract management capability, with the ability to balance commercial value, risk and compliance.
- Ability to develop, negotiate and manage complex customer, supplier and partner agreements.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across senior business stakeholders, Legal and Procurement.
- Strong governance and organisational skills, with clear oversight of contract spend, renewals, due diligence and contractual obligations.
- Ability to work collaboratively across Business Energy and wider ECS teams while taking clear ownership and driving outcomes.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.
Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.
SSE Energy Solutions support UK organisations by delivering energy and low-carbon energy solutions. These include EV hubs, solar systems, smart technologies, and heating and cooling networks. We power the clean energy transition by helping customers cut carbon and costs, and by building and investing in flexible electricity infrastructure.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [email protected] to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.