Contract Specialist

Description:

Contract Specialist / Commercial Officer

Fareham, Hampshire

Permanent

Competitive salary (DOE) plus a wide range of benefits

Join a growing engineering organisation where you'll play a key role in shaping high-value contracts, influencing commercial decisions, and supporting major programmes from bid to delivery.

This onsite role offers excellent exposure to stakeholders across the business, giving you real impact across the full contract lifecycle.

Main Duties - Contract Specialist

Support bid / no-bid decisions through commercial and contractual analysis
Review and develop responses to Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
Manage contracts across the full lifecycle, ensuring compliance with commercial and customer requirements
Conduct detailed contract risk reviews and implement mitigation strategies
Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions, and contractual agreements
Handle complex customer correspondence, including claims and disputes
Administer major contracts, tracking performance, delivery schedules, and obligations
Maintain accurate contract documentation and change control records
Support programme planning and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders
Monitor performance and proactively recommend commercial and contractual improvements
Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members

The Ideal Candidate - Contract Specialist

Degree qualified (or equivalent experience)
Experience working within contracts, commercial, or programme environments
Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management
Proven experience in contract negotiation and stakeholder engagement
Ability to manage complex commercial agreements
Strong analytical mindset with a focus on risk and opportunity
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
High attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

What We Are Able to Offer - Contract Specialist

Competitive salary (depending on experience)
Private Medical Insurance
Share incentive scheme
Dental and travel insurance
Opportunity to work on high-value, complex programmes
Clear progression into Senior Commercial / Contracts roles
Exposure to key stakeholders and commercial decision-making

If you are an experienced Contract Specialist, Contracts Officer, Commercial Officer, Commercial Analyst, or Contracts & Commercial professional, you may also be suitable for this role.

To make an application for this role please submit your CV to (url removed) or for more information call (phone number removed).

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process