Sub-contract Programme Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Sub-contract Programme Manager

Location: Scotstoun. Onsite

Salary: Up to £ 55,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of high-value subcontracted services within a shipbuilding programme, from supplier sourcing and tendering through to contract execution and close-out. Leveraging expertise in NEC3/4 contracts, the role ensures subcontracts are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards while identifying and mitigating risks. Acting as a key interface between subcontractors and delivery teams, the role promotes a collaborative “One Team” approach, maintains compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, and drives strong stakeholder engagement, supplier performance, and commercial outcomes.

Core duties:

• Drive successful delivery of strategically important on-site subcontracts with a combined contract profile > £50m, meeting time, cost and quality requirements within contract boundaries, ensuring the realisation of identified opportunities and mitigating contract and programme risk
• Performance management of subcontractors through regular dialogue and contract reviews (through management of key performance indicators)
• Weekly/monthly progress reporting against contract and financial delivery, including to Programme Control Account Mangers and Programme Senior Leadership team
• Dispute resolution activities as required. Working alongside key stakeholders, ensure the successful conclusion of commercial disputes, including closure of outgoing or incoming commercial claims
• Ensuring high standards for safety, health and environment (SHE) in our organisation are maintained

Essential Skills:

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of Contract Management in a Supply Chain environment in defence or similar industry e.g. automotive, aerospace
• Broad and deep professional knowledge/understanding of Procurement principles, techniques and practices
• Understanding of Customer requirements
• Understanding of legal environment related to purchasing contracts and framework agreements within the defence sector

The Sub-Contract Management Team:

Come and join our dynamic, high-impact team offering unmatched variety, extensive stakeholder engagement, and exposure to high-level programmes — ideal for individuals seeking continuous development and real influence in shaping outcomes.

This pivotal role commands the management of Major Onsite Subcontracted Services at the heart of the Type 26 Programme. You will ensure suppliers deliver to the highest standards, holding them to account through robust contractual governance. Where challenges arise, you will lead with precision to resolve disputes in Naval Ships’ favour, safeguarding the success of our world-class shipbuilding projects.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 7th June 2026. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 15th June.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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