Contracts Manager

LHH; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join a defence and advanced technology leader. You will manage complex UK and international contracts, advise on commercial terms, and support business-winning initiatives.

You will mitigate contractual risk, provide commercial guidance across a diverse programme portfolio, and work with stakeholders to ensure compliant, value-driven contracting in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven contracts management experience within Defence, Aerospace, Engineering, or a similarly regulated environment.
• Experience working with UK Government and international contracts.
• Strong understanding of contract law, commercial risk, pricing, and export regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex UK and international contracts.
• Negotiate commercial terms and conditions.
• Mitigate contractual risk across programmes.
• Provide commercial guidance across a diverse portfolio of programmes.

Skills

Contracts management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Export regulations

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a leading organisation operating within the defence and advanced technology sector.

Working as part of a highly regarded commercial team, you will be responsible for managing complex UK and international contracts, supporting business-winning activities, negotiating commercial terms, mitigating contractual risk, and providing commercial guidance across a diverse portfolio of programmes.

Key requirements:

• Proven contracts management experience within Defence, Aerospace, Engineering, or a similarly regulated environment
• Experience working with UK Government and international contracts
• Strong understanding of contract law, commercial risk, pricing, and export regulations
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced project environment
• Sole UK nationality and eligibility to obtain/hold SC Clearance

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional seeking a long-term contract with a respected organisation at the forefront of innovation and technology.