Senior Contract Manager – Aviation Defence (Hybrid)

Babcock International; Llanfair-yn-Neubwll; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension with life assurance

Digital GP and health checks

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Reservists paid leave

Holiday Trading window Feb–Mar

Be Kind Day paid leave

Job summary

Babcock International is seeking a Contract Manager for RAF Valley, Anglesey, to lead the Hawk contract's operational delivery. You will manage safety, performance, and profitability while coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring governance compliance.

The role requires senior leadership experience in regulated environments, with focus on delivering against performance targets and developing teams. Hybrid, full-time, 40 hours weekly, requires SC clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex contracts in regulated environments.
• Strong leadership for multidisciplinary teams and performance delivery.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting and commercial objectives.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, effective and profitable delivery of the Hawk contract.
• Manage contract financial performance including budgets, forecasting and P&L.
• Build strong customer and stakeholder relationships; represent at reviews.
• Drive performance, improvements and corrective actions where needed.
• Develop and lead operational teams with a culture of accountability and safety.

Skills

Operational contract delivery

Financial performance management

Stakeholder management

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Compliance and governance

Education

Professional management or leadership qualifications

Job description

Babcock International is seeking a Contract Manager for RAF Valley, Anglesey, to lead the Hawk contract's operational delivery. You will manage safety, performance, and profitability while coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring governance compliance.

The role requires senior leadership experience in regulated environments, with focus on delivering against performance targets and developing teams. Hybrid, full-time, 40 hours weekly, requires SC clearance eligibility.