Contracts Manager

Morson is partnering with a market-leading organisation in the Aerospace & Defence sector to recruit a skilled and commercially astute Contracts Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing Commercial team, supporting complex and high-value projects across the UK.

The role offers exposure to contracts typically valued at £30M+, providing significant responsibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to influence commercial outcomes in a regulated, cutting-edge environment.

As a Contracts Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing all contractual aspects of bids and projects within a key business area. You’ll lead negotiations, draft agreements, manage commercial risk, and support the full contract lifecycle from opportunity and bid through to contract closure.

Responsibilities:

Lead contractual activities across a portfolio of bids and projects
Draft, negotiate, and manage a range of agreements (NDAs, collaboration, IP, teaming)
Work closely with bid, legal, and project teams to deliver commercial proposals
Identify and mitigate contractual risks and ensure compliance with governance procedures
Act as a key point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders on all contract matters
Support strategy, pricing, and risk management during bids and proposals
Skills & Experience

Proven experience in contract management, commercial negotiation, and bid support
Background in defence, aerospace, engineering, or another regulated environment
Strong understanding of the contract lifecycle, from tender to close-out
Experience managing high-value and complex contracts (ideally £10M+)
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Proactive, detail-oriented, and confident working independently within a team