Contract Manager

TARCG - The Aviation Recruitment & Consulting Group; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace recruitment firm is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee UK service and modification contracts in Peterborough. You will manage subcontractors, ensure timely delivery of orders, and lead project meetings. The ideal candidate has project management experience with a focus on electrical systems and is self-motivated. This role offers a salary between £42,500 and £45,000, along with hybrid working and ample holiday time.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension & sick pay

Initial training in the UK and Austria

Relaxed, open culture

Qualifications

• Solid experience managing projects, ideally with a focus on electrical systems.
• Comfortable using MS Office tools day-to-day.
• Open to occasional travel within the UK and to HQ in Austria.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the main point of contact for UK service and modification contracts.
• Making sure customer orders are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Leading project meetings and keeping everything running smoothly.
• Managing subcontractors in collaboration with the Austrian HQ.
• Tracking and achieving key performance targets.

Skills

Project management experience

Technical qualification or university degree

MS Office proficiency

Organisational skills

Dependability

Job description

Contract Manager – Aerospace | Peterborough

We’re working with a well-established global company in the aerospace sector that’s been driving innovation and safety for over 75 years. With a strong international presence and a reputation for high-quality engineering, they’re now looking to grow their UK team with a Contract Manager based near Peterborough.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and professional team where you’ll be trusted to take initiative and work independently. The role combines contract and project administration with management, offering a genuine chance to make an impact and develop your career within the business.

What you’ll be doing:

• Acting as the main point of contact for UK service and modification contracts
• Making sure customer orders are delivered on time and to a high standard
• Leading project meetings and keeping everything running smoothly
• Managing subcontractors in collaboration with the Austrian HQ
• Tracking and achieving key performance targets

What we’re looking for:

• Solid experience managing projects, ideally with a focus on electrical systems
• Technical qualification or university degree
• Comfortable using MS Office tools day-to-day
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and dependable
• Open to occasional travel within the UK and to HQ in Austria
• Military background is a nice bonus, but not a requirement
• Based within an hour’s commute of Peterborough

What’s on offer:

• £42,500–£45,000 salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension & sick pay
• Hybrid working: 2 days from home per week
• Initial training in both the UK and Austria
• A relaxed, open culture with long-term career potential

This is a long-term hire for a growing team. If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be trusted, supported, and part of a genuinely friendly company this could be the one.

Interested? Drop me a message to learn more or email [e-mail] with your CV.