Senior Contracts Manager

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Senior Contracts Manager
South Shields, North East UK (Head Office Location) Full-time | Permanent Security Clearance Required (SC Level) Marine / Defence Sector
A leading organisation within the marine and defence industry is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to join their team at their Head Office in South Shields.
This is a key leadership role overseeing the planning, coordination, and delivery of complex engineering projects on naval vessels, working closely with internal teams, OEMs, contractors, and defence stakeholders.
You will play a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in full compliance with defence and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary project/contracts team Oversee planning and delivery of vessel upgrade and modification programmes Produce detailed work packages, schedules, and technical documentation Liaise with defence stakeholders to ensure compliance with standards and regulations Manage budgets, cost control, change processes, and resource planning Coordinate with OEMs, contractors, and internal departments Attend client meetings as lead representative Support commercial activities including invoicing and final account negotiations Monitor KPIs and report project performance to senior management Ensure all work meets safety, quality, and statutory requirements
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Location:
South Shields
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Management & Consultancy

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