Contract Specialist - 84691 - Plymouth
United Kingdom Permanent £41K
- £42K / Year
Job Title: Contract Specialist Location: Plymouth (PL1 4SG)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £41,000 – £42,000 per annum
Role Overview We are seeking an organised and experienced
Contract Specialist to play a key role in managing contract hand-back and transition activities within a highly regulated defence environment.
This position offers excellent opportunities for training and career progression and would suit a candidate with strong contract management, stakeholder engagement, and programme coordination experience.
Key Responsibilities - Support audits, reviews, and governance meetings related to contract transitions
- Track and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and milestones throughout the exit lifecycle
- Ensure all required documentation is complete and accurate, including O&M manuals, compliance certificates, and maintenance records
- Lead and coordinate contractual termination with stake
- Ensure all contractual obligations, compliance requirements, and legal duties are met
- Work closely with internal teams to verify accuracy and completeness of contract deliverables
- Maintain and manage the hand-back programme plan, risk register, and associated documentation
What’s on Offer - Salary of £41,000 – £42,000 per annum
- Structured training and development opportunities
- Clear career progression pathways
- Opportunity to work within a high-profile defence environment
Candidate Requirements - Proven experience in contract management, ideally including contract expiry, transition, or hand-back phases
- Eligibility to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance
- Ideally but not essential, good understanding of PPP/PFI models, contract law, and asset lifecycle obligations
- Experience supporting or delivering projects or programmes
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to interpret technical, legal, and contractual documentation
- Full UK driving licence
