Defence Subcontract Manager - Hybrid, Up to £65k

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution

Annual bonus

Life assurance

Cycle-to-work

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Arguile in the Defence sector is seeking an experienced Subcontract Manager to join our commercial team in a hybrid role in the UK, working from Bristol or Barnstaple. You will own the commercial management of supplier and subcontractor relationships across major defence programmes, ensuring effective contract delivery and risk management.

The role covers negotiating subcontracts, managing performance, and advising Project Managers on contractual matters and best practice.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in subcontract or contract management within Defence or similarly regulated engineering environments.
• Knowledge of UK MOD or Defence sector.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance measurement.
• Experience with standard contract forms and public-sector procurement processes.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of subcontract and supplier agreements from negotiation to performance management.
• Negotiate subcontracts with appropriate flow-down requirements to support budgets and objectives.
• Monitor contracts and service agreements for compliance and performance.
• Support make-vs-buy decisions and contribute to sourcing strategies.
• Develop and issue Statements of Work with technical and project teams.
• Attend supplier meetings on-site and at supplier premises.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and compliance risks.

Skills

Subcontract management

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Earned Value Management

Job description

Arguile in the Defence sector is seeking an experienced Subcontract Manager to join our commercial team in a hybrid role in the UK, working from Bristol or Barnstaple. You will own the commercial management of supplier and subcontractor relationships across major defence programmes, ensuring effective contract delivery and risk management.

The role covers negotiating subcontracts, managing performance, and advising Project Managers on contractual matters and best practice.