Commercial Contracts Manager

Role: Commercial Contracts Manager

Location: Hertfordshire

Job Type: Perm, Hybrid, Flexi 

Join a leading defence company and play a key role in delivering business-critical contracts that support national security and company growth.

Our client is seeking a Commercial Contracts Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of domestic commercial contracts—from negotiation and execution to closeout. This role plays a key part in delivering business-critical contracts and contributing to company success.

As a Commercial Contracts Manager, you will:

• Lead contract negotiation, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance

• Manage full Route to Contract, including bidding, proposal generation, and contract terms

• Oversee contract delivery, amendments, and acceptance criteria

• Maintain compliance with laws, regulations, and defence industry standards (ITAR, EAR, FAR/DFARS)

• Support business growth by contributing to new work opportunities

• Identify and mitigate contract risks

• Act as primary point of contact for stakeholders, both internal and external

• Provide management with regular contract status updates

• Resolve contract disputes with legal and relevant teams

As a Commercial Contracts Manager, you will bring: 

• Proven commercial contract experience, ideally in Defence/Aerospace

• Skilled in drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts

• Strong analytical, organisational, and attention-to-detail skills

• Ability to manage multiple contracts in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Familiarity with MoD contracting structures (DEFCONs/QDCs) preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive salary & annual bonus
• Flexi & hybrid working options
• Pension contribution
• Paid overtime available
• Shares, healthcare cash plan etc.
• Great site facilities

Vetting: Please note that candidates must be eligible to obtain SC clearance and therefore hold British citizenship