Senior Contracts Manager

7 days ago


Belfast, United Kingdom Thales Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to join our Defence Commercial, Legal & Contracts team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for proactively managing and directly influencing our bids and projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide commercial advice and recommendations to the business on commercial issues, risks, liabilities, and opportunities.
  • Develop commercial propositions for major win-business campaigns.
  • Support senior management in commercial negotiations with customers, consortium partners, and sub-contractors.
  • Provide bid and project teams with advice, recommendations, and costings pertaining to UK and International contracts.
  • Respond to and negotiate customers' proposed contractual agreements and Contract 'Changes'.
  • Identify and manage issues and disputes arising with customers in conjunction with the Legal function.
About You

Ideally, you will have a commercial background in the defence/aerospace/technology sector, with experience providing commercial/contract management expertise through bidding/winning business and programme delivery.

You will possess multi-disciplinary experience, ideally with qualifications in at least one of the following areas: LLB, Engineering, Finance, Programme Delivery.

You will be adept at building and managing relationships across all levels and throughout the identify, bidding, negotiation, and delivery phases of bids/projects.

You will have proven analytical and written skills and the ability to understand pricing, risks, and mitigation of contracts.

What We Offer
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • A hybrid working arrangement with 3 days a week in the office.
  • Opportunities for career development and growth.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment.


  • Belfast, United Kingdom Reactive Recruitment Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Senior Contracts ManagerCompany: Reactive RecruitmentLocation: Belfast, UKJob Type: Full-timeSalary: DOE (Dependent on Experience)Benefits:Performance BonusPaid HolidaysCompany VehicleFuel AllowanceHealthcare and DentalJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to join our team at Reactive Recruitment. As a...


  • Belfast, United Kingdom Reactive Recruitment Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Senior Contracts ManagerCompany: Reactive RecruitmentLocation: Belfast, UKJob Type: Full-timeSalary: DOE (Dependent on Experience)Benefits:Performance BonusPaid HolidaysCompany VehicleFuel AllowanceHealthcare and DentalJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to join our team at Reactive Recruitment. As a...


  • Belfast, United Kingdom ABM UK Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Contract Manager to join our team at ABM UK. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional contract management services to our clients.About the Role:The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex contracts, with a...


  • Belfast, United Kingdom ABM UK Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Contract Manager to join our team at ABM UK. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional contract management services to our clients.About the Role:The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex contracts, with a...


  • Belfast, United Kingdom Reactive Recruitment Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Senior Contracts ManagerCompany: Reactive RecruitmentLocation: Belfast, UKJob Type: Full-timeSalary: DOE (Dependent on Experience)Benefits:Performance BonusPaid HolidaysCompany VehicleFuel AllowanceHealthcare and DentalJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to join our team at Reactive Recruitment. As a...


  • Belfast, United Kingdom Reactive Recruitment Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Senior Contracts ManagerCompany: Reactive RecruitmentLocation: Belfast, UKJob Type: Full-timeSalary: DOE (Dependent on Experience)Benefits:Performance BonusPaid HolidaysCompany VehicleFuel AllowanceHealthcare and DentalJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to join our team at Reactive Recruitment. As a...


  • Belfast, United Kingdom Thales Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to join our Defence Commercial, Legal & Contracts team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for proactively managing and directly influencing our bids and projects.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide advice and recommendations to the business on commercial issues, risks,...


  • Belfast, United Kingdom Thales Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to join our Defence Commercial, Legal & Contracts team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for proactively managing and directly influencing our bids and projects.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide advice and recommendations to the business on commercial issues, risks,...

  • Senior Manager

    1 month ago


    Belfast, United Kingdom Abacus Careers Full time

    About the Client:   Are you a Senior Manager with strong change management experience, and interested in the world of Legal? Then join our Global Firm’s Belfast Office as Senior Manager.     About the Role:   The Firm's varied and broad client base is taking an increasingly more sophisticated approach to their engagement of external...

  • Senior Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Belfast, United Kingdom Abacus Careers Full time

    About the Client:  Are you a Senior Manager with strong change management experience, and interested in the world of Legal? Then join our Global Firm’s Belfast Office as Senior Manager.   About the Role:  The Firm's varied and broad client base is taking an increasingly more sophisticated approach to their engagement of external counsel. The Firm...

  • Senior Contracts

    3 weeks ago


    Belfast, United Kingdom Thales Full time

    Thales is a global technology leader, renowned for its expertise in aerospace, defence, ground transportation, security, and space industries. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions that enhance the lives of millions worldwide. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Contracts & Commercial Manager to join our dynamic Defence...

  • Senior Contracts

    2 weeks ago


    Belfast, United Kingdom Thales Full time

    Location: Belfast, United KingdomThales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all...

  • Senior Contracts

    1 month ago


    Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Thales Part time

    Location: Belfast, United KingdomThales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all...

  • Senior Contracts

    2 months ago


    Belfast, United Kingdom Thales Full time

    Location: Belfast, United KingdomThales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all...


  • Belfast, United Kingdom Abm Full time

    About UsAt ABM, we are a global team of dedicated professionals committed to providing safe and healthy spaces where people live, work, and travel. For over a century, we've been serving communities around the world, delivering exceptional facility solutions to businesses of all sizes.Our MissionWe believe in putting people first. We know that safe and clean...


  • Belfast, United Kingdom Abm Full time

    About UsAt ABM, we are a global team of dedicated professionals committed to providing safe and healthy spaces where people live, work, and travel. For over a century, we've been serving communities around the world, delivering exceptional facility solutions to businesses of all sizes.Our MissionWe believe in putting people first. We know that safe and clean...


  • Belfast, United Kingdom Abm Full time

    JOB TITLE: Senior Contract ManagerLOCATION: BelfastSHIFT PATTERN: Monday to FridayWORKING HOURS: 40 hours per weekSALARY: CompetitiveHere at ABM, we have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic people leader who excels in creating and fostering a positive work environment where team members can succeed and thrive. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in...


  • Belfast, United Kingdom ABM Full time

    JOB TITLE: Senior Contract ManagerLOCATION: BelfastSHIFT PATTERN: Monday to FridayWORKING HOURS: 40 hours per weekSALARY: CompetitiveHere at ABM, we have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic people leader who excels in creating and fostering a positive work environment where team members can succeed and thrive. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in...


  • Belfast, United Kingdom Crescent Specialist Recruitment - CSR NI Ltd Full time

    About the RoleCrescent Specialist Recruitment - CSR NI Ltd is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Contracts Manager to lead our Water Infrastructure Department to greater success.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and inspire operational teams to drive compliance, improve performance, and maximise profitability.Implement and maintain processes to align...


  • Belfast, United Kingdom Crescent Specialist Recruitment - CSR NI Ltd Full time

    About the RoleCrescent Specialist Recruitment - CSR NI Ltd is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Contracts Manager to lead our Water Infrastructure Department to greater success.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and inspire operational teams to drive compliance, improve performance, and maximise profitability.Implement and maintain processes to align...