Defence Subcontract Manager — Hybrid & Growth Role

Arguile; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual leave 25 days

Private medical insurance

Pension 8%

Annual bonus

Life assurance

Employee wellbeing

Cycle-to-work

Training and development

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Arguile is seeking an experienced Subcontract Manager to lead commercial management of supplier relationships on Defence programmes. You will own contracts from negotiation through performance management and work with project, technical and procurement teams to mitigate risks.

Key duties include negotiating subcontracts, managing terms, supporting make-vs-buy decisions, and developing Statements of Work with cross-functional teams. Hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in subcontract or contract management.
• Experience in the UK MOD or Defence sector.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance measurement.
• Familiarity with standard contract forms and public-sector procurement processes.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Good IT and contract administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate subcontracts and flow-down requirements for budgets and objectives.
• Manage contracts, subcontracts and service agreements to terms.
• Support make-vs-buy decisions and sourcing strategies.
• Develop and issue Statements of Work with technical/project teams.
• Attend supplier meetings on-site and at supplier premises.
• Identify, assess and mitigate commercial and compliance risks.
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues.
• Advise Project Managers on supplier performance and commercial matters.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and maximise opportunities.

Skills

Subcontract management

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Public sector procurement

Earned Value Management

Contract terms

Communication

Attention to detail

Contract administration

Job description

Arguile is seeking an experienced Subcontract Manager to lead commercial management of supplier relationships on Defence programmes. You will own contracts from negotiation through performance management and work with project, technical and procurement teams to mitigate risks.

Key duties include negotiating subcontracts, managing terms, supporting make-vs-buy decisions, and developing Statements of Work with cross-functional teams. Hybrid work model offered.