Contracts Management Specialist

BAE Systems; Camberley; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A global defense industry leader is seeking a Contracts Management Specialist to work primarily on-site in the Reading area, with some potential for flexible arrangements. This role involves executing updates on contract clauses, ensuring compliance, and implementing improvements. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial management, contract negotiation, and an understanding of contract risks. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme and a range of employee well-being initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in defence contracts management preferred.
• Previous experience in dispute resolution and conflict management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Executing the update of contract clauses.
• Implement innovations or improvements to existing contracts.
• Responsible for the delivery of JV Contracts.
• Independently aligns solutions that meet customer needs.
• Gaining acceptance on issues to ensure compliance.

Skills

Understanding of contract terms & conditions

Previous experience in commercial or contract management

Experience of executing negotiation plans

Understanding of profitability and budget control

Ability to assess and mitigate contract-related risks

Education

Degree level qualification in a law or business-related subject

Job description

Job title

Contracts Management Specialist (Edgewing)

Location

Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. Due to the nature of this assignment, we envisage there will be a need for mostly on site working, however, flexible working arrangements may be possible – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.

Salary

£53,211+

What you’ll be doing:

• Executing the update of contract clauses and all relevant documentation for any contract amendments
• Implement innovations or improvements to existing contracts as guided by the Head of Contract Management
• Responsible for the delivery of JV Contracts, ensuring contract compliance to the highest standard
• Independently aligns moderately complex solutions that meet customer needs.
• Gaining acceptance and agreement on issues and amendments to ensure contractual compliance

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Understanding of contract terms & conditions
• Previous experience in commercial or contract management roles in international, complex or large scale programmes
• Experience of executing negotiation plans and drafting and agreeing contract terms & pricing
• Understanding of profitability, revenue recognition and budget control in contracts
• Ability to assess and mitigate contract-related risks and manage opportunities

Desirable:

• Degree level qualification in a law or business‑related subject, or equivalent commercial experience
• Previous experience in contract management including contract changes
• Previous experience in defence contracts management
• Previous experience in dispute resolution and conflict management

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Commercial Team (Edgewing)

By joining Edgewing, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape the company from the ground up — setting the foundations for generations to come, influencing how we work, and helping us build something world‑class together. At Edgewing, we’re united by a shared purpose to drive what’s next in defence - uniting UK, Italian, and Japanese expertise to shape the future of global defence. With trust at the heart of everything we do, we empower our people to dare to go beyond, bring their best as one, and leave a mark that matters on a truly global mission, making a lasting impact through work that truly matters.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 28th January 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.