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P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently recruiting a Commercial Contracts Manager to join their team based in Great Yarmouth on a full time, permanent basis. The Commercial Contracts Manager ensures the organisation’s commercial and contractual frameworks in the defence industry are robust, compliant, and value driven. This role manages complex contracts with government agencies, defence primes, and international partners — balancing profitability, risk, and strict regulatory requirements.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts with government bodies, prime contractors, and subcontractors
Structure terms in alignment with defence procurement frameworks, including MOD DEFCONs, FAR/DFARS (for U.S. projects), and ITAR/EAR regulations
Negotiate terms for development, manufacturing, support, and service contracts, ensuring commercial soundness while maintaining compliance
Manage flow-down clauses effectively across the supply chain to ensure consistency and risk control
Interpret and implement complex contract provisions around delivery milestones, pricing adjustments, intellectual property, and offset obligations
Identify and mitigate contractual, financial, export, and reputational risks associated with defence contracts
Ensure full adherence to national and international defence trade regulations, including ITAR, EAR, and other export control regimes
Monitor and enforce security classification handling, subcontractor compliance, and data protection requirements
Maintain robust documentation and audit trails for internal and external review (MOD, NATO, or internal audit)
Oversee contract lifecycle management from proposal to closeout, including modifications, extensions, and renewals
Maintain accurate contract records, ensuring visibility on deliverables, billing milestones, and change control processes
Interface with project managers, engineers, procurement, and finance to ensure operational alignment
Implement performance monitoring systems for contractual obligations and commercial KPIs
Provide commercial input to bids and proposals, balancing competitiveness with risk exposure
Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Programme Management to shape commercially viable offers
Evaluate pricing models, cost-plus structures, fixed-price, and incentive-based contracts
Advise senior leadership on contractual implications of program or policy changes
Support supplier and customer negotiations to resolve disputes, variations, or claims
Serve as the trusted commercial advisor to programme and business leaders
Represent the company in commercial discussions with defence clients, subcontractors, and government auditors
Train internal stakeholders on defence contracting principles, ethics, and compliance protocols
Foster a culture of commercial discipline, transparency, and accountability
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in law, Business, or Engineering (LLB, MBA, or CIPS certification advantageous)
7–10 years’ experience in commercial or contract management within the defence, aerospace, or security sectors
Deep understanding of defence contracting standards (e.g., DEFCON, FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR)
Proven experience managing government and international defence contracts
Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
Excellent knowledge of export control, offset, and compliance frameworks
Proficiency with contract management systems (SAP, Ivalua, or equivalent) and solid financial literacy