At a Glance
- Tasks: Negotiate sub-contracts and manage supplier agreements to ensure project success.
- Company: Join SEA, a leader in advanced defence solutions, committed to protecting what matters.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, private health insurance, and excellent career development.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team with a focus on innovation and work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the defence sector while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in subcontract management and strong negotiation skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 55350 - 67650 £ per year.
Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. As Subcontract Manager, you’ll play a critical role in SEA’s Commercial team to manage, support and scrutinise commercial aspects of supplier contracts. You’ll negotiate sub-contracts, support make-vs-buy decisions and work with technical teams and project managers to produce and issue statements of work. This role is available at an exciting time for SEA, as we anticipate a period of growth across our Defence division. You’ll see your work making a real impact on the commercial excellence of our defence output, making this a great step in your career.
The Subcontract Manager will be based at our Bristol site. This role allows for flexible working. The salary for this role is up to 65k, depending on experience.
What you’ll be doing:
- Negotiation of sub-contracts, including appropriate customer flow down, to support project budget constraints and achieve timely performance whilst minimising programme risk and exploiting programme opportunities.
- Monitor and manage contracts, subcontracts and service agreements to ensure that all parties adhere to the conditions.
- Contribute to respective make-vs-buy decisions pertaining to potential sub-contracts.
- Professionally represent the business at supplier meetings held both on site and at the supplier’s premises, identify and mitigate the commercial & compliance risks relating to respective sub-contractors.
- Advise and guide Project Managers on performance issues relating to suppliers/sub-contractors, ensuring best practice.
At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.
What we offer:
- Work life balance
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
- 25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
- Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
- Half day Fridays
- Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave
- Family & wellbeing
- Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
- Health Cash Plan
- All Staff Bonus
- Group Pension Plan of up to 8% employer contribution
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing Centre
- Sports & Social activities
- Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
- Canada Life GP and financial advice
- Life assurance policy
- Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
- Development opportunities, including online learning
- Facilities & resources
- Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
- Private seated lunch areas
- Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
- Onsite showers and toiletries provision
- Free onsite parking
The skills you need:
- You’ll bring significant experience of subcontract management, an ability to scrutinize commercial terms and conditions and work proactively with internal and external stakeholders on all commercial matters.
- You’ll be experienced in working within the UK MOD or defence sector environment.
- You’ll have knowledge or experience of Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance measurement techniques.
- You’ll bring familiarity with standard forms of contract and public sector procurement processes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, stakeholder management, negotiation abilities are essential.
- Strong IT capability, plus administration experience is key, along with a robust attention to detail.
Join us and be part of something smaller - with 500 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.
If you’d like to know more, please give Dave from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on 0333 041 4172. Or reach out to us on talentacquisition@sea.co.uk.
Subcontract Manager in Radstock employer: Systems Engineering & Assessment
At SEA, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for the Subcontract Manager role based in Bristol. Our commitment to innovation and flexibility fosters a dynamic work culture where employees can thrive, supported by generous benefits such as hybrid working arrangements, extensive leave options, and robust career development opportunities. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the defence sector while enjoying a healthy work-life balance and a supportive community.
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Systems Engineering & Assessment Recruitment Team
