Defence Contracts Manager – MOD & Cyber (On‑Site Bristol)

Synergize Consulting; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 96,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergize Consulting is seeking an experienced SC Cleared Contracts Manager to support bid and tender activity within a major UK defence and technology environment, across cyber and advanced electronic systems.

This role requires 4 days on site in Bristol with one day WFH, 37 hours per week, and a rate of £53.70 per hour inside IR35. You will collaborate with bid, programme, commercial and procurement teams to manage risk and ensure commitments are understood and delivered.

Qualifications

• Experience in defence contracting and bid/tender support.
• Knowledge of MOD contracting and defence commercial processes.
• Ability to negotiate and manage contractual risk.

Responsibilities

• Support bid and tender activities within a defence account.
• Develop and review commercial strategies and obligations registers.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Lead negotiations with prospective customers on complex tenders.
• Prepare and review commercial agreements including NDAs and teaming agreements.
• Advise teams on customer dependencies and deliverables.
• Work with procurement to manage supply chain risks and variations.
• Protect IP and commercial interests across a diverse contract portfolio.
• Support governance, approvals, and escalation of complex matters.
• Share best practice to improve commercial performance.

Skills

Defence contracts

Contract negotiations

Bid/tender support

MOD contracting

Commercial risk governance

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic advisory

Job description

Synergize Consulting is seeking an experienced SC Cleared Contracts Manager to support bid and tender activity within a major UK defence and technology environment, across cyber and advanced electronic systems.

This role requires 4 days on site in Bristol with one day WFH, 37 hours per week, and a rate of £53.70 per hour inside IR35. You will collaborate with bid, programme, commercial and procurement teams to manage risk and ensure commitments are understood and delivered.