Commercial Contract Manager

3 days ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Leidos Full time

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Commercial Contract Manager to join our team at Leidos UK & Europe. As a key member of our National Security and Defence area, you will play a crucial role in assisting and reporting directly to the Head of Contracts / Commercial Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • You will provide commercial, contractual, and technical interpretation of contract terms and conditions as the lead for existing contracts with key customers.
  • Assist in scrutinising and governing contract change proposals, providing high-quality contract drafting and negotiating proposals through to signature.
  • Manage and draft customer communications in support of programme delivery.
  • Lead the commercial evaluation and preparation of contract change proposals.
  • Represent the Contracts team at customer meetings, presenting to the Customer and advising on the status of contractual issues and resolution.
  • Own the contract management and contract compliance activities for the programme.
  • Proactively manage customer disputes and complaints.
  • Provide timely commercial advice to project and delivery teams in support of management and delivery of the programme.
  • Review, scrutinise, and develop operational process flows.
  • Ensure that the financial aspects and impact of the contract are clear to all parties.
  • Maintain good working relationships with the customer commercial/contracts team.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • You will have extensive experience in managing commercial and contractual elements of a contract change pipeline, including scope definition, pricing strategy, risk evaluation, and allocation.
  • A strong understanding of programme technical performance metrics and financial status is essential.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, along with the ability to operate independently and communicate effectively both internally and externally.
  • Prior experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and management is highly desirable.
  • A collaborative mindset and ability to work across functional lines are necessary.

What We Offer:

  • An estimated salary range of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum.
  • A contributory pension scheme.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • 33 days annual leave (including public holidays).
  • Access to flexible benefits, including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, and cycle-to-work schemes.
  • A dynamic working environment.
  • The opportunity to work with a leading technology and solutions provider.

About Us:

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services. Our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety, and security, and transportation.

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