Contract Manager

About the role:

Northern Powergrid is looking for talented Contract Managers to join our Field Operations team to enhance, drive and improve the delivery performance of our outsourced contracts. We're the people who manage the electricity network that powers everyday life for more than 8 million people across 3.9 million homes and businesses in the North-East, Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire. As part of Berkshire Hathaway Energy our vision is:

‘To be the best energy company in serving our customers while delivering sustainable energy solutions.’

As a Contract Manager, you will be at the heart of our Field Operations team, taking ownership and responsibility for the effective operational control and delivery of outsourced contracts to ensure efficient and consistent delivery of capital and operational expenditure.

Along with a competitive salary, we also offer great benefits such as;

•Enrolment into our pension scheme

•Annual bonus of up to 15%

•25 days holiday plus bank holidays

•Personal transport provision

We’re excited to hear from candidates with a passion for our company and the energy industry and a desire to succeed. Apply now and we’ll be in touch.

Key Responsibilities:

•Work closely with Field Operations regional management teams and business units to lead and support in all aspects of contract management to include pre and post contract award activities

•Work closely with colleagues from other areas of the business - Commercial, Safety, Health & Environment, Customer Service, Engineering and Finance directorates

•Ensure relevant and effective communication channels across our suite of outsourced contracts and other areas of the business as appropriate

•Promote collaborative working relationships, with our external service provider partners, to promote sharing of innovation, process improvement and delivery efficiency

•Undertake peer contractor reviews to set new benchmarks and identify best-practice

•Take ownership and responsibility for required pre, and post contract award activities, including but not limited to;

oPre-contract award – Identification of new outsourced requirements, support the development of tender documents through to establishment and implementation of agreed contract mobilisation plans (and demobilisation where a contract is renewed)

oPost-contract award – Responsibility for the day-to-day operational control, governance and management of framework contracts; this extends to all aspects of the performance of the awarded contracts. Risk identification and mitigation along with appropriate intervention where necessary. Dispute resolution / escalation.

Key Competencies:

·Demonstrate commitment to Northern Powergrid’s Power of 10 Principles – Personal responsibility, Work as a team, Deliver quality, Drive improvement, Build a stronger team

·Ability to motivate self / others (both internal and external to Northern Powergrid) and be a delivery focused team player, promoting innovation and improved working methods to increase work performance and reduce costs

·Ability to develop, foster and manage internal and external relationships at a variety of levels

·Demonstration of excellent communication skills, report writing, presentation and IT literacy / proficiency in Microsoft office applications

·Ability to effectively plan, organize and monitor progress, implementing controls to ensure tasks are achieved to time cost and quality

·Ability to manage situations when workload presents conflicting demands on time availability, demonstrating an ability to effectively prioritise

·Contractual knowledge and ability to interpret key contract terms, coupled with strong commercial acumen

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential qualifications:

·Level 4 - applications from those who have commensurate experience will also be considered.

·Relevant experience in contract management

·Relevant experience administering a range of contracts

·Relevant experience with scheme / project finance and commercial management

·Full, current UK driving licence.

Other beneficial attributes/experience:

·Experience in the utility construction industry

·Experience of managing / working with large framework / schedule of rates contracts, KPI analysis, contract claims and budgetary management

·Experience of interfacing with contractors and effective project management skills

·Knowledge of the financial management system

·A basic understanding of the electrical network

·Good analytical skills

Grade: Personal Contract

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000

Closing date for applications: 14 October

Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.