Senior Contracts and Commercial Manager - 12 month FTC

Senior Contracts and Commercial Manager - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

National Grid Interconnectors is at the heart of UK's transition to our net zero energy future. We operate a number of HVDC interconnectors that connect the UK's energy system to some of our closest neighbours, allowing energy to be imported to and exported from the UK. As well as already owning a portfolio of HVDC Interconnectors, we're working on developing new projects in order to ensure that we are able to meet the UK's future demands for greener energy solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape the commercial contracting strategy for some of our operational interconnectors. You'll be advising our Ops & Maintenance (O&M), Asset Strategy, Cyber and Systems and Commercial teams on best practice in Contract Management. You will also be supporting the development of our contract management maturity as we look to improve how we manage our supply chain across our portfolio, this will involve working on a wide range of inter-team and business improvement projects as part of your day-to-day role.

This role comes with direct line management as you will have a team of two Contract Support Analysts supporting with the management of our contracts.,

• Support the preparation of budget estimates including risk & contingency allowance projects.


• Act as the lead commercial representative on any spot tenders or frameworks awards as required.


• Ensure contract compliance, and lead in providing assurance and training to the O&M and Delivery team.


• Lead in providing quality assurance of contracts, and delivery of cost evaluation pre-contract.


• Lead in providing independent reviews and advice on complex variations and compensation events and support the process of escalation and dispute avoidance/resolution.


• Provide support and data to O&M and Delivery Teams for any Board and/or regulatory reporting requirements.


• Provide challenge and review of cost performance in identified strategic projects prior to contract award.
  
  Experience in contract management in a construction and/or operational environment, including warranty management is preferred as are commercial acumen and supply chain management skills.


You will ideally have some experience of cost analysis, programme evaluation, monitoring cost performance, as well as analysing and negotiating complex compensation events and variations.

You will have the ability to prepare reports and collate information as well as presenting this in a concise manner for a range of stakeholders including senior leadership.

National Grid is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the United States.

As one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world, National Grid is at the centre of a clean, fair and affordable energy future, where tackling climate change and reaching net zero is a key priority., At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

A competitive salary between £52,000 - £60,000 - dependent on capability. This role is offered on a 12 month fixed term contract.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.