Subcontract Manager

Engineered to Protect, thats our promise, we protect what matters

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- our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world.

As Subcontract Manager, youll play a critical role in SEAs Commercial team to manage, support and scrutinise commercial aspects of supplier contracts.

Youll 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.

Youll see your work making a real impact on the commercial excellence of our defence output, making this is 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 youll 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 suppliers 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 About our company 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 At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so were always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA.

In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. xwwtmva

Have a look at the benefits 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 All Staff Bonus Group Pension Plan of up to 7% 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 Youll bring significant experience of subcontract management, an ability to scrutinize commercial terms and conditions and work proactively with internal and external stakeholder on all commercial matters 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.