Manage and develop engineering frameworks and supplier performance for SPT projects
2 days ago ago
£69,200 - £86,500
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
United Kingdom, Cambuslang
Office Full-Time
Company Size
5,750 across the UK Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction
Operation & Maintenance
Retail
Sector Specialisms
Power Grid
Renewables
Energy Retail
Role
Description
framework development
supplier management
kpi monitoring
contract reporting
stakeholder management
risk management
Accountable for developing and managing the external Supply Chain both nationally and internationally to attract new entrants to existing markets and develop existing suppliers to increase levels of competition and availability.
Manage the day-to-day operational and performance relationship with external partners, ensuring delivery against contractual obligations, KPIs, and company standards.
Leading the development strategies for engineering frameworks and managing, renewing and identifying future needs for Frameworks (within their area of responsibility) with an individual value CAPEX value of circa £30million per annum.
Develop, implement, and monitor Framework KPI’s to ensure continuous improvement.
Develop and produce monthly/weekly Framework contract management reporting with focus on financial and performance information highlighting trends or areas for improvement.
Support the development, maintenance, and oversight of the master SPT Purchasing Plan covering the engineering activities on main programmes, contracts, and frameworks for SPT
Act as the primary point of contact for all external design houses engaged under engineering framework agreements worth Circa £30million CAPEX per annum
Development and management of Framework contracts to facilitate the SPT Capital and Operational programmes of work with a greater focus on framework management and control.
Lead regular framework partner performance reviews, including technical quality, schedule adherence, cost, and compliance.
Deliver effective stakeholder management of external Framework contractors through establishing and managing a framework of KPI’s and contractual arrangements.
Develop and maintain the Framework Management Plan, outlining governance, reporting, communication, and escalation processes. Mitigate complex programme and financial risk through effective risk management of Frameworks.
Establish and maintain close links with Section/Department Heads and engineers to implement lessons learned associated with Frameworks and ensure that lessons learned are fed back into front end of the process.
Collaboration with Licence Contracts managers, internal stakeholder to identify any delivery synergies in contract placement and delivery across licences.
Provide contract management expertise/guidance to Business users associated with Frameworks.
Collaboration with internal colleagues at all levels to delivery optimal framework strategies and outcomes e.g., Procurement, Global Procurement, Control, Global Control, CofE and NP&R.
Driving and measuring continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned across the business and from external benchmarking, to drive improved efficient ways of working preventing value leakage and ensuring best practice from within SPT.
Oversee allocation of design work to framework partners in line with project priorities, capacity plans, and commercial arrangements who will support SPT with approx. 120,000 person hours per annum (circa 20 FTEs equivalent p.a.)
Requirements
chartered engineer
engineering degree
contract management
supplier management
health safety
regulatory framework
Ability to prioritise workloads and deliver to agreed timescales and quality standards
Excellent communication skills with individuals at all levels.
Degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline and/ or postgraduate qualification (MBA, MSc) or relevant experience.
Working knowledge of Health, safety, and environmental legislation applicable to engineering & construction projects.
Knowledge of the regulatory framework applicable to electricity networks.
5+ years’ experience of supplier management in an engineering environment.
Experience of developing robust contract/framework strategies.
Experience of implementing strong governance, control and risk management frameworks for contract and framework management.
Ability to influence and represent SPEN at a number of external forums at a senior level
Proven experience of managing or coordinating a team in a high value project portfolio environment.
Understanding and experience of different Contract Types and approaches to procuring services and managing contractors.
Relevant experience in a managerial position.
Well-developed consultation and negotiation skills.
Strong influencing skills when working with external and internal parties.
Proven analytical and decision-making skills.
Proven experience in line management and team development
Strong interpersonal skills given requirement to interface with SPEN stakeholders and external contractors
Experience of managing engineering programme contracts, multiple work programmes and commercial contracts.
Experience of developing and managing Supply Chain
Chartered Engineer Status (or working towards)
Benefits
Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
36 days annual leave
Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
Share Schemes
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
company will support necessary immigration requirements for non‑citizens.
Security clearance
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Company
Overview
£9.5 billion
Annual Revenue 2023
Generated through operations in energy networks, renewables, and retail and wholesale energy services.
£8.4 billion
Annual Revenue 2022
Reflects the company's performance across various energy-related business units.
13.1%
Year-On-Year Growth
Increase in annual revenue from 2022 to 2023.
Operates in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution and specialises in renewable energy, particularly onshore and offshore wind farms, and manages the transmission and distribution networks in South and Central Scotland, as well as parts of North Wales and North West England.
Provides electricity and gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the UK, offering services such as smart metering, energy efficiency advice, and home services like boiler care and maintenance.
Has three main divisions: Energy Networks, Renewables, and Energy Retail and Wholesale.
Culture + Values
*SUSTAINABLE ENERGY:* Emphasises pioneering renewable energy, creating economic, social, and environmental value, with a commitment to safety, environmental respect, and ethical, rational, responsible actions.
*INTEGRATING FORCE:* Acts as a dynamic and responsible force for change, fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, encouraging diversity, and growing talent to achieve common goals.
*DRIVING FORCE:* Focuses on bringing about efficient change by challenging processes, innovating for continuous improvement, and anticipating customer needs.
Environment + Sustainability
2040 Target
Net Zero Commitment
Committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2040.
100% Renewable
Clean Energy Production
All electricity generated from UK windfarms, ensuring a sustainable energy supply.
1,157 Turbines
Wind Energy Network
Operates a network of 1,157 turbines across onshore windfarms, contributing to significant renewable energy generation.
38 Windfarms
Energy Infrastructure
Maintains 38 onshore windfarm sites, supporting the transition to clean energy.
ScottishPower is a leader in renewable energy.
Enough electricity to power over 1.2 million homes, nearly half the homes in Scotland.
Capacity to generate 1,948 MW of electricity.
Inclusion & Diversity
35% Women Target
% of senior management roles
Target for women in senior management roles by 2030.
32% Female Representation
% in senior management
Increase in female representation in senior management from 26% in 2021 to 32% in 2022.
Collaborates with several recognised organisations to enhance its commitment to diversity and inclusion, such as the Business Disability Forum, The Armed Forces Covenant, Carers UK, ENABLE Scotland, and POWERful Women. It holds the highest level of accreditation of the Armed Forces Covenant (Gold Status) and received the Inclusive Workplace Award from the Scottish Union of Supported Employment for two consecutive years.