Commercial Contract Manager

Holt Engineering; Holbrook CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm in Horsham, West Sussex, is seeking an experienced Commercial Contract Manager to manage the full contract lifecycle and support business growth. The ideal candidate will have proven experience negotiating and managing contracts with government clients, strong knowledge of the UK defence contracting environment, and the ability to provide commercial guidance. This is a full-time, permanent role offering a competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience negotiating and managing contracts with major governmental or defence sector clients.
• Strong knowledge of International and UK defence contracting environments.
• Confident in communication and able to offer pragmatic risk mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead contractual activities in the tender process.
• Advise departments on commercial risks.
• Review, negotiate, and approve various agreements.

Skills

Negotiating contracts

Contract management

Stakeholder collaboration

Attention to detail

Risk mitigation strategies

Job description

Commercial Contract Manager

Horsham, West Sussex

£60,000 - £65,000

An experienced Commercial Contract Manager is required to support the ongoing growth of a reputable business in Horsham, West Sussex. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for a proven professional ready to work closely with major OEMs, government authorities, and internal teams to deliver robust commercial solutions and manage the full contract lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead contractual activities in the tender process, including preparing and negotiating contract responses.
• Advise departments such as Sales, PMO, Supply Chain, and Engineering on commercial risks.
• Review, negotiate, and approve various agreements (NDAs, Loan Agreements, MOUs, Supplier Declarations).
• Draft and secure approval for agreements, ensuring compliance with due diligence policies.
• Coordinate with legal counsel for non-standard clauses.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Provide commercial guidance on tenders and contract terms.
• Support the Supply Chain team in drafting and negotiating sub-contracts.
• Advise Project Management on contract execution from order to closure.
• Monitor contract progress and resolve potential disputes.
• Assess and mitigate contractual risks, including enforcement of Variation of Price (VoP) clauses.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with processes and Distribution of Authority (DOA).
• Support audit processes as required.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience negotiating and managing contracts with major governmental or defence sector clients.
• Strong knowledge of International and UK defence contracting environments, with a deep understanding of contract law, pricing, financing, and terms and conditions.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders across internal and external business boundaries, including international organisations.
• Confident in communication and able to offer pragmatic risk mitigation strategies.
• Highly motivated, with strong attention to detail and a team-oriented approach.

To find out more please reach out to Max Sinclair (url removed)