Sub-Contract Manager

Other
Dunbartonshire
May 1, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Sub-Contract Manager

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

Role Summary

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 at Clyde. Managing 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Essential Experience

  • 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.

Qualifications

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

Security Clearance

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.

Benefits

  • Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
  • Access to Digital GP, annual health checks and nutritional consultations via Aviva DigiCare+.
  • 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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