Commercial Contract Specialist Permanent Monday to Thursday, 8:00am – 4:30pm, Friday, 8:00am – 1:00pm Very Competitive Salary on Offer Fareham Do you have experience in contract management, proposal development, and complex negotiations? We’re looking for an experienced Commercial Contract Specialist to join a leading organisation in advanced engineering solutions. You will play a key role in securing new contracting opportunities, supporting program managers, and influencing strategic bid/no-bid decisions. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong negotiation and risk management skills who enjoys working on high-value, complex contracts in a fast-paced environment. Job Description Administer major and highly competitive contract requirements, including Basic Agreements and Long-Term Contracts Analyse customer performance requirements, delivery schedules, pricing, and terms & conditions to ensure full compliance Review and develop Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and prepare compliant, complex proposal packages Support bid initiation by coordinating cross-functional input from across the business Negotiate complex contract requirements, including price, terms, delivery schedules, and contract changes Lead or support contract risk reviews and provide proactive recommendations to mitigate potential issues Monitor contract performance, manage change control processes, and ensure efficient issue resolution Act as a consultant to management on major contractual matters and mentor junior colleagues Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications Previous experience in contract administration, ideally within aerospace, defence, or engineering Strong background in proposal development, contract negotiation, and risk management Experience liaising directly with customers on complex contractual issues University degree (or international equivalent) is ideal but not essential Company Benefits Excellent career development and progression opportunities Pension Scheme up to 10% company contribution 10% bonus Employee Discounts Opportunity to work on high-profile projects with global customers