Contract Programme Manager

Base Location: Portsmouth, Reading, Slough, Southampton, Aldershot, Andover, Basingstoke, Farnham, Newbury, Oxford, Petersfield, Thatcham, Melksham, New Forest, Poole, Salisbury, Swindon or Yeovil., We have a fantastic opportunity for a Arborist Contract Programme Manager to join our team!

As a Contract Programme Manager, you will manage financial and commercial aspects daily. You ensure external resources meet cost, quality, and customer service standards in contracts.

The role involves planning and organising Contract Partners for tree cutting projects related to electrical equipment. This includes overseeing work across four regions, ensuring safety, quality, and budget compliance.

We are looking for someone with good leadership skills. Someone trustworthy with great data management skills.

Other roles & responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Lead by example to promote a positive culture for Safety by conducting 4 site visits weekly and encourage safety behaviour regularly.

- Plan and schedule teams efficiently to boost productivity and performance.

- Confirm accurate data submitted by contract partners, such as work completion dates, pre commencement meetings, forecast delivery completed on time and with accuracy.

- Indirectly manage external partners to exceed customer and regulator expectations.

- Ensure work is delivered on time as per contracted agreements with partners and track and audit contractor resources daily to maintain accountability.

A good understanding of the NEC3 contract, contractor and commercial management.

- Excellent IT skills to effectively analyse data which is a big part of this role.

- Demonstrable experience delivering large projects, understanding of the tendering process for the purchasing and engagement of suppliers.

- Experience of leading and motivating small teams in a target driven environment.

- Knowledge of network operations and vegetation management works within a distribution network.

As there is a requirement to travel to various locations, a full driving license is therefore essential.

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. Youll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so teamwork will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

Salary: £52,285 - £60,730 and a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available, We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.