Job Description
Do you have experience managing defence contracts and working with frameworks such as FAR/DFARS and DEFCON terms?
Are you looking for an opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of complex engineering and defence programmes
?
Niche Recruitment are proud to be partnering with MGI Engineering to recruit a Contracts Manager to support the successful delivery of cutting-edge projects across the defence, aerospace, automotive, marine and motorsport sector
s.
This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced contracts professional who enjoys working closely with programme delivery teams, managing contractual risk, ensuring compliance and supporting the successful execution of high-value engineering and defence contrac
ts.
The Comp
any:
• Advanced engineering business operating across defence, aerospace, automotive, marine and motorsport se
ctors• Significant growth within the defence m
arket• Fast-paced, innovative and highly collaborative enviro
nment• Strong engineering and motorsport her
itage• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and technical
teams
The
Role:
• Manage the delivery and administration of complex engineering and defence co
ntracts• Support programme teams with contract interpretation, change control, claims management and risk mit
igation• Oversee supplier and subcontractor agreements, ensuring robust governance and com
pliance• Ensure adherence to defence procurement regulations, export controls and contractual obli
gations• Identify and manage contractual and commercial risks across multiple pro
grammes• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Procurement, Finance and Programme Managemen
t teams
Ab
out You:
• Proven experience managing defence-related contracts within engineering, aerospace, defence, manufacturing or other technical i
ndustries• Working knowledge of DEFCON terms, FAR/DFARS, ITAR and defence procurement f
rameworks• Experience negotiating and managing complex, high-value government or defence
contracts• Strong understanding of programme delivery, change management and contract g
overnance• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiati
on skills• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced en
vironment
Interested? Apply today or get in touch with Niche Recruitment for a confidential con
versation.