Ref: SYN49196-CM

Contracts Manager

• Location England, South East, Greater London, Uxbridge
• Sector EngineeringAerospace
• Job type Permanent
• Salary £55000 - £65000 per annum, Benefits: + 25 days holiday + pension + Yearly bonus

Contracts Manager – Aerospace & Defence Sector

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum
Location: Near Uxbridge (West London)
Hours: Monday to Friday, full-time
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a commercially astute and strategically minded Contracts Manager to join a global aerospace and defence manufacturer. This is a senior role within the Commercial function, responsible for managing key contracts and customer accounts across the APAC region.

You’ll play a pivotal role in leading bid proposals, negotiating complex agreements, and ensuring seamless delivery and satisfaction across high-value international programmes.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £65,000 per annum
• Annual bonus
• Excellent pension scheme
• Comprehensive cash plan
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity for overseas travel and client engagement

Contracts Manager Responsibilities:

• Manage customer accounts across the Far East region, acting as the senior point of contact
• Lead on the preparation and negotiation of bids, proposals, and contractual changes
• Oversee the contract lifecycle from quotation through to delivery and invoicing
• Manage commercial risks, debt collection, and payment resolution
• Act as commercial lead on internal cross-functional project teams
• Prepare contract documentation, pricing models, and customer terms
• Supervise a small team of commercial professionals
• Deputise for the Head of Commercial – APAC as required
• Travel internationally to support commercial discussions and build customer relationships

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong background in international contracts management within aerospace, defence, or a regulated engineering sector
• In-depth knowledge of commercial contract law, global procurement, and export controls
• Demonstrated experience in negotiation, client engagement, and bid management
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multi-cultural relationships
• Previous team leadership or mentoring experience
• High attention to detail and commercial risk awareness
• Degree in Law, Business, Finance, or Engineering
• Willing and able to travel internationally (Far East/APAC region)

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