Contracts Manager, Senior Manager

Looking for your next career move in a company thats shaping the future of satellite communications? Our technology powers critical satellite communications infrastructure used by the top 20 satellite operators and teleports worldwide, and 75% of NATO governments rely on our equipment to help protect their citizens. Innovation: We embrace curiosity and forward-thinking to drive meaningful progress. Excellence: We set ambitious standards and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes. 33 days' holiday per year (including UK bank holidays), rising to 38 days over your first five years service. Company-funded Health Cash Plan (helping with everyday healthcare costs). Annual Bonus & Salary Review. Company Pension. Career development and training for all roles. ETL Employee Wellbeing Support:, free eye tests, free Employee Assistance Programme, GP anytime. ETL People Perks: discounts on shopping, holidays, gym membership, days out, cinema and dining. Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme. Free on-site Employee Gym (HFD HQ) and subsidised Gym memberships via People Perks Free onsite parking, car share scheme and EV charging. Casual Business Dress. Annual company events. The role of Senior Contract Manager will lead and oversee day-to-day contract performance, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with statutory/regulatory requirements and standards as internal processes. As the lead for contract management this will include engagement with operational teams, and supply chain partners, ensuring the right resources, skills and controls are in place to deliver high-quality outcomes. You will have responsibility for the maintenance of current contracts and development of commercial bids/proposals, providing strategic and commercially sound guidance on challenging contracts and opportunities within the ETL business The role is well suited to an experienced contracts professional who enjoys working closely with programme delivery teams, managing contractual risk, ensuring compliance and supporting the successful execution of high-value engineering contracts. You will have a strong track record of leading teams, managing performance and delivering against commercial and operational targets. You will be experienced in overseeing multi-site operations, working with supply chains and managing supplier and subcontractor agreements, ensuring strong governance and compliance. You will be confident supporting programme teams with contract interpretation, change control, claims management and risk mitigation, while identifying and managing commercial and contractual risks across multiple programmes. A solid understanding of maintenance delivery, safe systems of work, regulatory and contractual compliance is essential, including adherence to relevant procurement and export control requirements. You will be commercially aware, with experience managing budgets, reviewing financial performance and balancing quality, cost and customer needs. You will be confident using data to assess performance, identify risks and drive continuous improvement. You will work collaboratively with Engineering, Procurement, Finance and Programme Management teams, and be proactive, well-organised and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining a focus on safety, quality and customer satisfaction. Working knowledge of defence contract terms, including FAR/DFARS, and defence procurement frameworks Strong understanding of programme delivery, change management and contract governance Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills Hybrid working is available for this role. When on-site at you will be working from our R&D office in Rickmansworth - Before applying, please make sure you can commute to Ground Floor, Trinity Court, Suite C, Church St, Rickmansworth WD3 1RT or Coldwell Radio Station, Madley, Herefordshire, HR2 9NE. We are sourcing suitable candidates for this role directly via our internal referral programme, direct marketing, and talent team.