Contracts Manager
J1800
Posted: 29/09/2025
- £50 to £51.41 Per: hour
- Kingston upon Thames, South East,
- Temporary
Are you an experienced Commercial professional with a background in the Aerospace & Defence sector? Join a forward-looking organisation at the forefront of technology, working on strategically important projects for UK and international customers.
The Role
As part of a multi-functional Integrated Project Team (IPT), you’ll play a key role in business-winning activities and contract management. From drafting and negotiating contracts to supporting bids and proposals, you’ll help secure and deliver complex, high-value programmes.
What You’ll Do
Due to the nature of this role, applicants must be a sole UK national and either already hold, or be willing to obtain, SC clearance.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.
The Role
As part of a multi-functional Integrated Project Team (IPT), you’ll play a key role in business-winning activities and contract management. From drafting and negotiating contracts to supporting bids and proposals, you’ll help secure and deliver complex, high-value programmes.
What You’ll Do
- Lead drafting, negotiation, and management of complex contracts and agreements (NDAs, software licensing, MoUs, etc.)
- Provide commercial support across bids, proposals, pricing, negotiations, and change management
- Manage commercial risk, ensuring compliance with processes and approvals
- Represent the Commercial function in customer and supplier meetings
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders to deliver value across projects
- Proven track record in Commercial Management and/or Business Winning within Aerospace & Defence
- Strong contract negotiation and administration skills in fast-paced, complex environments
- Experience working with medium-to-high value contracts
- Ability to work collaboratively within IPTs and manage priorities effectively
Due to the nature of this role, applicants must be a sole UK national and either already hold, or be willing to obtain, SC clearance.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.
