Senior Sub Contract Manager

Overview

Client Services Director-- Helping clients build digital and systems engineering teams

This role is for a highly motivated Senior Sub-Contract Manager to join the client’s team and take on an exciting and challenging role within the Combat Air sector. It involves managing high-value and high-risk subcontract commitments that shape future capability.

You’ll operate in a matrix environment, supporting both Production and Development Integrated Project Teams. The role requires translating complex, early-stage customer requirements into robust subcontract agreements, ensuring seamless project delivery. Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and applying commercial, legal, and procurement expertise are essential.

We’re seeking professionals with proven experience in Defence, Aerospace, or similarly regulated industries, ideally with MCIPS or equivalent. Strong communication and influencing skills, and the ability to deliver innovative solutions are key. Experience with SAP (or similar systems) will be an advantage.

If you’re ready to make an impact and drive value across critical programmes, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex, early-stage customer requirements into robust subcontract agreements to support project delivery.
• Operate in a matrix environment, supporting Production and Development IPTs.
• Manage high-value, high-risk subcontract commitments in the Combat Air sector.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Apply commercial, legal, and procurement expertise to subcontracting activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence, Aerospace, or similarly regulated industries.
• MCIPS or equivalent certification preferred.
• Strong communication and influencing skills; ability to deliver innovative solutions.
• Experience with SAP or similar systems (advantage).

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

Location

Luton, England, United Kingdom

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