Contracts Manager - Aerospace / Defence

Redline Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defence company is looking for a seasoned Contracts Manager based in Hampshire. This senior-level role involves ownership of the contracts and commercial matters, providing strategic guidance on contract law and compliance. Candidates should have extensive experience in contracts management within regulated sectors and strong negotiation skills. The position offers long-term career prospects and a supportive environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

Benefits

Supportive, engineering-driven environment

Opportunity to impact contract performance

Long-term career prospects

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defence, or similarly regulated sectors.
• Ability to draft and review legal documentation.
• Understanding of UK export control and anti-corruption laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting, negotiation, and management of contracts.
• Provide expert advice on legal terms and compliance.
• Monitor contracts for opportunities and improvements.

Skills

Extensive experience in contracts or commercial management

Strong working knowledge of UK, US, and European procurement and contract law

Proven ability to work autonomously

Strong negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Written communication skills

High ethical standards

Education

Degree-qualified in a commercial/legal/business discipline

Professional qualifications (e.g. IACCM)

Job description

This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned Contracts manager with a strong track record in Aerospace, Defence or another highly regulated industry to step into a senior-level role where you'll have full ownership of contracts and commercial matters across a global business network.

You'll provide strategic guidance on contract law, export controls, compliance, and IP protection, working closely with executive leadership on both commercial and government contracts.

Key responsibilities for the Contracts Manager based in Hampshire:

• Lead the drafting, negotiation, and management of a wide range of commercial and government contracts.
• Provide expert advice on legal terms, risk, and compliance—especially relating to UK export control and anti-corruption laws.
• Draft and review key legal documentation (NDAs, licensing, teaming agreements, due diligence reports, etc.).
• Liaise with customers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to optimise commercial outcomes.
• Monitor live contracts, identifying areas for renegotiation or commercial improvement.
• Ensure all contract processes align with wider group policies and international standards.
• Support the protection and registration of intellectual property (patents, royalties, licensing agreements).

Key skills required for the Contracts Manager based in Hampshire:

• Extensive experience in contracts or commercial management within aerospace, defence, or similarly regulated sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of UK, US, and European (particularly French) procurement and contract law.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, delivering results without extensive reliance on legal counsel.
• Experience managing both commercial (OEM and aftermarket) and government contracts.
• Degree-qualified in a commercial/legal/business discipline; professional qualifications (e.G.IACCM) are highly desirable.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and written communication skills.
• High ethical standards and a proactive, solution-focused mindset.

What the Contracts Manager role offers:

• A senior, strategic role with international scope and autonomy
• Opportunity to directly impact contract performance and business outcomes
• Supportive, engineering-driven environment with a continuous improvement culture
• Long-term career prospects in a stable and growing sector

The Contracts Manager role based in Hampshire will enable you to bring your commercial expertise to an advanced engineering environment where your skills will shape global business success.

APPLY NOW! To apply for the Contracts Manager role based in Hampshire, please send your CV to [e-mail], or for more information contact Mike Belmar on 01582 878807 or 07961 158782.