Sub-Contract Manager

Sub-Contract Manager

Location:

Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, UK.
Work Pattern:
Hybrid / Full-time, Permanent, 36 hours per week. Based at HMNB Clyde.

As a Sub‑Contract Manager you have overall accountability for the design, execution and performance of sub‑contract services across major Naval Base and infrastructure projects aging projects with values up to £8 million, you support defence capability and public infrastructure through complex programmes, managing risk and ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality.

• Establish project and programme requirements, including those driven by future bid pipeline.
• Design and engage supply chains meeting programme, commercial and operational needs.
• Manage sub‑contract delivery and assure supplier performance against time, cost and quality.
• Implement governance, controls and reporting to support project compliance and senior reviews.
• Manage risk and returned value throughout the full project lifecycle.

• Proven experience in procurement, sourcing or sub‑contract management in a complex delivery environment.
• Strong understanding of contract terms and conditions, including drafting and managing flow‑down terms.
• Experience planning and implementing supply arrangements and managing supplier performance.
• Commercial acumen with understanding of cost models, forecasting, valuations and supplier costing.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams.

• Degree‑level education or significant, demonstrable experience in a similar commercial or procurement role.
• Professional qualifications in procurement or contract management are advantageous.

Candidate must be a sole UK national able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance. Eligibility may be affected by nationality, citizenship, residency, and trade control restrictions.

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
• Access to Digital GP, annual health checks and nutritional consultations via Aviva Digi Care+.
• Employee share scheme.
• Employee shopping savings portal.
• Professional fees payment.
• 10‑day special paid leave for reserves.
• Holiday trading allowing purchase or sale of up to one work week of leave.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ – one paid day off per year for volunteering.
• Employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

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