Contract Manager

Manpower UK - RISE; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm based in Gloucester is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee comprehensive contract management for both civil and military projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience with expertise in Federal Acquisition Regulations. Responsibilities include guiding contract negotiations, providing administration, and collaborating with various internal teams. The role demands strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities to effectively manage contracts across multiple product lines.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in civil, government, and international contract formation.
• Domain expertise with Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Periodic travel required.

Responsibilities

• Provide contract administration for assigned proposals and contracts.
• Act as an interface liaison with internal functional owners.
• Guide proposal team through assessing solicitations.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder briefing

Problem resolution

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

Role: Contract Manager

Location: Gloucester

Duration: 6 months

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About Our client:

Our client is a leading aerospace engineering company specializing in jet engines, avionics, and integrated systems for both military and commercial aircraft. They operate major UK facilities, including maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sites.

Our client's Propulsion and Additive Technologies (P&AT) Contracts Organization has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Contract Manager to join our team of professionals, supporting both business-to-business civil contracting and U.S. Government military contracting. This role involves comprehensive contract management responsibilities across all phases of a program, including proposal strategy, full development, and sustainment. As a trusted advisor to the business, the Senior Contract Manager will provide expert guidance on customer relationships, regulatory compliance, contract terms, negotiation strategies, risk analysis and mitigation, and scope management.

In this position, you will work across multiple businesses and product lines, leveraging your expertise to execute objectives and drive both short-term and long-term goals. A strong proficiency in managing diverse contract types-including complex development contracts-for civil and defense customers is essential for success in this role.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Legal and Non-legal contract experts support all phases (proposal and post contract award execution) of programs including negotiations, managing commercial issues, customer relationships, change management, claims and disputes.
• Contract Manager will act as a primary interface between our client and its customers on contractual matters.
• Provide contract administration for assigned proposals and contracts including leading negotiations and assisting with contract interpretation.
• Act as an interface liaison with internal functional owners including finance, program management, engineering, sales and legal.
• Guide proposal team through assessing solicitations identifying business and compliance risks.
• Cross-functional collaboration to assess and disposition FAR and DFARs requirements and commercial terms and conditions for solicitations and contracts.
• Participation in special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university or college.
• 3-5 years of experience in civil, government, and international contract formation and execution.
• Domain expertise with Federal Acquisition Regulations, with emphasis in Parts 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and 15 Contracting by Negotiation, and DoD FAR Supplement.
• Experience briefing stakeholders including cross functional team members and functional leadership.
• Periodic travel required.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated ability to take lead role in drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Ability to work independently and cohesively with teams.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Advocate for continuous improvement and Flight Deck fundamentals.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships.
• Ability to manage projects/assignments within tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work on multiple product lines, business units, and contract types simultaneously.