Senior Commercial Contracts Manager - Defence & Government

Holt Engineering; Holbrook CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm in Horsham, West Sussex, is seeking an experienced Commercial Contract Manager to manage the full contract lifecycle and support business growth. The ideal candidate will have proven experience negotiating and managing contracts with government clients, strong knowledge of the UK defence contracting environment, and the ability to provide commercial guidance. This is a full-time, permanent role offering a competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience negotiating and managing contracts with major governmental or defence sector clients.
• Strong knowledge of International and UK defence contracting environments.
• Confident in communication and able to offer pragmatic risk mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead contractual activities in the tender process.
• Advise departments on commercial risks.
• Review, negotiate, and approve various agreements.

Skills

Negotiating contracts

Contract management

Stakeholder collaboration

Attention to detail

Risk mitigation strategies

Job description

A reputable engineering firm in Horsham, West Sussex, is seeking an experienced Commercial Contract Manager to manage the full contract lifecycle and support business growth. The ideal candidate will have proven experience negotiating and managing contracts with government clients, strong knowledge of the UK defence contracting environment, and the ability to provide commercial guidance. This is a full-time, permanent role offering a competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000.