Commercial + Contracts Manager
Commercial and Contracts Manager (EGL4 & WL2)
Edinburgh Park
Salary up to £86,500 per annum (D.O.E) plus up to 20% annual bonus, car allowance (£450pcm) and family healthcare cover.
Flexible Hybrid Working
Closing Date: 16 March 2026
Help us create a better future, quicker
SP Energy Networks (SPEN) will be delivering over £10 bn of investment in the GB electricity grid over the next 5 years. A significant proportion of this investment is associated with Eastern Green Link 4 (EGL4) which is a new high voltage direct current (HVDC) link between Scotland and England - linking Westfield (Scotland) and Walpole (England). This project is being delivered in partnership with National Grid Energy Networks and will enable the transmission of up to 4GW of electricity, enough to power over 4milion homes.
The Commercial and Contract Manager assume a leadership role, work within the Contract & Commercial Team and as part of the wider EGL4 Project team. Working collaboratively as part of a skilled, multi disciplinary team, the Commercial and Contract Manager willbe responsible for all elements of the commercial delivery of EGL4, including acting: as a key point of contact with Tier 1 Contractors, managing claims, variations and key commercial delivery issues; managing the interface between the Contractor and a number of internal stakeholders including the Delivery, Engineering, SHES, Finance, legal and Commercial functions; and reporting to directorates within SPEN and NGET.
The positions may require frequent travel to various locations in the UK and occasional travel within Europe. The individual should be prepared to manage teams working at different project locations.
What You’ll Be Doing
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%.
Benefits
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:
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 >£10 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 careers@scottishpower.com.
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.
IMPORTANT
Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below
March-16-2026
Edinburgh Park
Salary up to £86,500 per annum (D.O.E) plus up to 20% annual bonus, car allowance (£450pcm) and family healthcare cover.
Flexible Hybrid Working
Closing Date: 16 March 2026
Help us create a better future, quicker
SP Energy Networks (SPEN) will be delivering over £10 bn of investment in the GB electricity grid over the next 5 years. A significant proportion of this investment is associated with Eastern Green Link 4 (EGL4) which is a new high voltage direct current (HVDC) link between Scotland and England - linking Westfield (Scotland) and Walpole (England). This project is being delivered in partnership with National Grid Energy Networks and will enable the transmission of up to 4GW of electricity, enough to power over 4milion homes.
The Commercial and Contract Manager assume a leadership role, work within the Contract & Commercial Team and as part of the wider EGL4 Project team. Working collaboratively as part of a skilled, multi disciplinary team, the Commercial and Contract Manager willbe responsible for all elements of the commercial delivery of EGL4, including acting: as a key point of contact with Tier 1 Contractors, managing claims, variations and key commercial delivery issues; managing the interface between the Contractor and a number of internal stakeholders including the Delivery, Engineering, SHES, Finance, legal and Commercial functions; and reporting to directorates within SPEN and NGET.
The positions may require frequent travel to various locations in the UK and occasional travel within Europe. The individual should be prepared to manage teams working at different project locations.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading all elements of contract and commercial management, implementation and delivery of the EGL4 Project (in conjunction with Quantity Surveyors, Legal representatives and Project Managers)
- Supporting the refinement and development of Project Commercial Strategies
- Establishing successful contractual and commercial processes & relationships with Tier 1 Contractors
- Management of Contractual Claims, Variations & Notices including preparation of formal contract communications ,
- Providing commercial guidance and training to the wider Project Team to support Project delivery
- Management of a team of Quantity Surveyors engaged in the delivery of Lot 1
- Liaise and support the PMO team to ensure timely and clear reporting throughout the business
- Deliver effective stakeholder management of the HVDC EPC Contractors through the development, implementation, and monitoring of KPI’s and contractual arrangements to ensure continuous improvement.
- Identification of lessons learned and required improvements to support the wider SP HVDC pipeline and otherwise support and collaborate with the wider SP HVDC team
- With the Project team, undertake monthly project reviews identifying mitigation of any potential commercial risks/disputes.
- Construction contract experience of major infrastructure delivery
- Legal experience or close experience of working with legal experts as the candidate will be expected to work closely with the Project Legal team.
- Experience in claims/dispute management
- Degree in relevant discipline, or equivalent experience
- Contract management / Contractor relationship management experience (in EPC type contract ideally FIDIC).
- Proven experience of line managing QS/commercial/contract teams in a high value project/portfolio environment.
- Experience of implementing strong governance, control and risk management frameworks for contract and framework management.
- Experience of developing and managing Supply Chain relationships
- Proven analytical and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of the regulatory framework applicable to electricity networks is useful.
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%.
Benefits
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
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 >£10 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 careers@scottishpower.com.
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.
IMPORTANT
Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below
March-16-2026