Contracts Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Contract ManagerSF32564Location: Devonport, PlymouthBusiness Unit: Central Services Overall Department DirectionBabcock is looking to recruit a Contracts Manager to support our work at Devonport Royal Dockyard, HMNB Clyde and also at our Bristol offices. We are a key strategic partner to our customers; the MOD and the Royal Navy.Main Purpose of RoleAs a Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for contract management activities to ensure the financial and commercial interests of the Company are optimised. You will support the achievement of financial targets and ensure that contractual obligations and associated risks are adequately dealt with.Specific responsibilities will include the preparation of commercial elements for tenders, contracts and contract amendments; which may include reviewing and drafting terms and conditions. Providing support and guidance to the business regarding pricing, terms and conditions and commercial issues as well as regulatory requirements.You will support commercial discussions and negotiations with customers; prepare and review responses to contract amendments and arrange for their approval. Prepare and review proposed contractual agreements such as NDAs and provide support to the Supply Chain function including identifying appropriate flow down of terms and conditions.This is a great opportunity to become part of a growing team, in a role, which can be challenging but also varied and fulfilling.Required Knowledge, Skills, Experience and CompetencesYou will have demonstrable experience of contracts management as a prime contractor in a regulated environment within a defence, power and process, oil and gas, utilities, nuclear, construction, transmission or the distribution sector. Experience of change management, subcontract management and management of contracts from contract award to contract closeout is highly desirable. Key areas of competency we require will include:

Demonstrable contract management experience in a regulated environment.

Commercially astute with an understanding of the procurement process.

The ability to make decisions within delegated authority and to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Good communication, presentation, networking and negotiation skills.

Attention to detail with the ability to identify commercial risks, propose steps to mitigate, and communicate effectively.

Professional, positive and supportive approach to both suppliers and customers.

Ability to prioritise workload and identify concerns about workflow to Line Manager if any concerns are arising.

An innovative and flexible approach to interpreting scenarios.

Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent qualifications or experience in a subject related to business (including finance) or law.

World Commerce and Contracting (WCC) (previously IACCM) or MCIPS qualifications are highly desirable.

Working knowledge of MoD contract terms is highly desirable.

GradeThis position is within the Central Services business unit as a Grade 7 with a starting salary of £49,640 with DRDL Terms and Conditions.Babcock offers a supportive environment including: enhanced employment terms and conditions, money purchase pension scheme with life assurance, share ownership scheme, Occupational Health services, flexible working hours (only non-industrials), career opportunities and specialist advice and guidance from our Learning & Development teams. Additional benefits may also apply for Management posts.LocationThis role is based at Devonport Royal Dockyard which is located in Plymouth, Devon in the south west of England.Application GuidanceIf you are currently employed by Babcock/Cavendish Nuclear you are required to make your current line manager aware that youre applying for this vacancy. You should advise them if you are attending an interview or assessment for a role.Please note that you will not be able to access the vacancy details after the closing date so you may wish to keep a copy of this advert and any supporting documents for your records.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to ensure that our recruitment processes are regularly reviewed and adapted, as required, to ensure were compliant with the latest government advice. Babcock will be continuing with essential recruitment activity but implementing relevant recommendations to protect our employees, by acting in a responsible way which reflects the restrictions we may face.You will have advance notice should we wish to arrange an interview with you and more information will be provided regarding the format by the recruitment team.This advice is valid at the time of publication and changing government advice and Babcock working practices take precedence at any particular time.Company InformationThis role is within the Marine Sector of Babcock International Group. The Marine Sector delivers a wide array of complex through-life marine engineering services. Ranging from UK and international naval fleet support, commercial marine, engineering consultancy, weapons handling, equipment support, intelligence, cyber security and training delivered through unique owned and managed infrastructure to defence and civil customers across the globe.Babcock International Group is committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment.If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know and will respond in a way that best fit your specific needs.Business Area- DevonportBabcock International Group owns and operates the main refit, maintenance and workshop area of the 330 acre naval site at Devonport, known as Devonport Royal Dockyard, where it employs thousands of people. The remainder of the site at Devonport is owned by the Ministry of Defence and is known as Her Majestys Naval Base (HMNB) Devonport - one of the largest naval bases in Western Europe.Babcock and the Ministry of Defence work in partnership to operate and maintain this co-located site by providing through-life support for submarines, surface ships and associated systems and equipment.Babcock has a large design and technology capability providing a wide range of support activities including feasibility and project definition studies, detail design and draughting, development tria