Commercial Contracts Manager

Commercial · Edinburgh

SeeByte, the global market leader in the development of smart software for uncrewed maritime systems, is growing!

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £50K - £65K per annum (or pro-rata) + pension scheme and discretionary bonus

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, part-time

Because of the nature of the work associated with this post, it is subject to special nationality rules and is restricted to individuals who are UK British Nationals. For this role, due to government security requirements, the term "UK Nationals" excludes anyone who is a dual national or naturalised British citizen (that is, originally a foreign national).

We maintain a flexible working policy to allow for hybrid working when appropriate. Teams typically spend around 60% of their time in the office, although this may vary depending on project and business needs. At times you may need to attend the office up to 5 days per week. This role will also require some travel both within and outside the UK.

Commercial Contracts Manager

SeeByte, the global market leader in the development of smart software for uncrewed maritime systems, is looking to recruit a Commercial Contracts Manager to join our team in Edinburgh.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional to develop and apply their contract management skills while supporting high-profile programmes for US and international customers. Working closely with Business Development, Programme Management and Technical teams, you will contribute to the successful administration of customer contracts and commercial activities across the business.

Why Join SeeByte?

Our technology supports naval, commercial and research customers around the world, helping them deliver safer, more efficient and more effective maritime operations.

For more information about life at SeeByte, our employee benefits, culture, and recruitment process, please visit our Career Site

Main Purpose of the Role

The US Contracts Manager will support the management and administration of customer contracts throughout their lifecycle. Working within established commercial processes and under the guidance of the Head of Commercial, you will help ensure contractual obligations are understood, documented and effectively managed.

The role provides exposure to a wide range of commercial activities, including contract administration, proposal support, customer engagement and risk management. It offers an excellent opportunity to build expertise in US Government and international contracting within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the administration and management of customer contracts from award through to completion.

• Assist with contract amendments, task orders, extensions and change requests.

• Work with Programme Managers, Technical Leads and Business Development teams to ensure contractual requirements are understood and effectively managed.

• Maintain accurate contract records, documentation and commercial reporting.

• Support customer communications relating to contractual and commercial matters.

• Assist with the preparation and review of proposals, quotations and commercial submissions.

• Help identify, record and manage commercial risks and opportunities.

• Ensure contractual activities comply with company procedures and customer requirements.

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with customers, partners and internal stakeholders.

• Support continuous improvement of commercial processes and contract management practices.

Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications

We recognise that great candidates may bring different combinations of skills and experience. If you meet many, but not all, of the criteria below, we encourage you to apply.

Essential

• Experience in contract administration, commercial management, project management or a related business discipline.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.

• Good commercial awareness and the ability to understand contractual obligations.

• Ability to build effective working relationships with customers and colleagues.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance.

Desirable

• Experience working within defence, maritime, engineering, technology or software environments.

• Experience supporting customer contracts, proposals or commercial agreements.

• Familiarity with government, public sector or regulated industry environments.

• Exposure to US Government contracting or international customer contracts.

• Understanding of contract change management and commercial risk management.

• Degree in Business, Law or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

The successful candidate will be:

• Collaborative and approachable, with a strong team-focused mindset.

• Confident communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Well organised and able to bring structure to complex activities.

• Eager to learn and develop within a commercial and contract management environment.

• Motivated by working on innovative technology programmes that have real-world impact.

Why Join SeeByte?

• Work at the forefront of maritime autonomy and robotics technology.

• Join a collaborative and supportive team environment.

• Contribute to projects supporting customers around the world.

• Develop specialist commercial and contract management expertise.

If you are looking for an opportunity to build your commercial career within a growing technology company delivering world-leading autonomous solutions, we would be delighted to hear from you.

At SeeByte, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and supporting employee wellbeing. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support during the recruitment process, please reach out to [email protected]

All offers of employment will be conditional upon successful completion of a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) process and require Security Check (SC) clearance. To be eligible for full SC clearance, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last five years. In some circumstances, a minimum of three years' residence in the UK over the last five years may be accepted, subject to additional overseas checks.

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Department

Commercial

Location

Edinburgh

Commercial · Edinburgh

SeeByte, the global market leader in the development of smart software for uncrewed maritime systems, is growing!