Contracts Officer

Morson is delighted to be working in partnership with a market leading Aerospace organisation to recruit a Contracts Officer for an initial 12 Month contract. There is a rate of £30-£32 PAYE per hour  Holiday Pay on offer for the successful candidate. The role would offer hybrid working with 2 days a week onsite in Wolverhampton and 3 days a week working from home.

Please find the job spec. below:
This role will work closely with all areas of the business — Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Quality — to ensure every agreement we enter supports our commercial goals, protects our position, and enables smooth delivery to our customers. Youll be at the centre of our commercial decision-making: reviewing and drafting supplier and customer contracts, managing risk, and driving consistency across the business.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?
• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts including supply, manufacturing, service, and customer agreements.
• Assess contractual risks and liabilities, advising the leadership team on commercial and operational implications.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, and company policies.
• Support engineering and project teams in interpreting contract requirements and managing deliverables.
• Lead contract reviews during bid and proposal stages — ensuring terms, pricing, and obligations align with business strategy.
• Manage contract change control, extensions, renewals, and performance tracking.
• Maintain an organised contract repository and ensure accurate version control.
• Develop and implement standard contract templates and approval workflows.
• Collaborate with legal advisors on complex or high-value negotiations.
• Provide training and guidance to managers and project leads on contract awareness and risk management.

Job Requirements Essential skills:
• Background in contract management, commercial management, procurement, or legal within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to interpret and negotiate terms across customer, supplier, and subcontractor agreements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills — able to challenge constructively and influence at all levels. Desirable skills:
• Good understanding of supply chain, project delivery, and commercial frameworks.
• Experience working with international contracts, including familiarity with U.S. regulations such as: ITAR, EAR etc
• Confident negotiating with suppliers, customers, and legal representatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain contractual positions clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled at balancing commercial pragmatism with risk control — knowing when to challenge and when to compromise. Simply hit the 'Apply Now' button for immediate consideration.