Senior Subcontract Manager
3 days ago
Bath
Senior Subcontract Manager Bath (Hybrid) Up to £90,000 plus car allowance and bonus The Opportunity We’re supporting a major UK defence programme at the heart of the Land Industrial Strategy, focused on transforming how the British Army delivers collective training. This is a senior, high-impact role for a commercially strong Subcontract Manager who wants to work on a programme of national importance. The Role As Senior Subcontract Manager, you’ll lead the management of large, complex subcontracts (£100m+) within a matrixed environment, working closely with industry partners and military stakeholders. This role requires experience managing subcontracts for complex services (e.g. training delivery, managed services, multi-supplier operational models) — not purely commodities or materials procurement. Key Responsibilities • Lead long-term subcontracting strategy and short-term delivery plans, • Manage complex, high-value service-based subcontracts with minimal oversight, • Lead and develop a team of subcontract professionals, • Oversee supplier selection, negotiation, contract execution, and performance, • Influence senior stakeholders and drive commercial best practice About You • Strong background in subcontract management for complex services, • Experience within defence, government, or regulated environments, • Proven commercial and negotiation expertise, • Confident operating in matrixed organisations, • Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) ✔ Mission-focused ✔ Delivery-driven ✔ Comfortable working with military and industry partners