Contract Executive (Ref: 20178)

Salary / Rate:

GBP 1.00-2.00 ( Excellent Benefits) 

Location:

London 

Rate:

Yearly 

Job Type:

Permanent 

Sector:

Human Resources 

Date Posted:

11/07/2008 

Reference:

20178 

My client is looking for an experienced Contract Executive to manage the contractual aspects of Military programmes. The main aspects of this role will be split into 2. Pre-contract duties will include assisting in assessing customers RFQ's and formulating proposals that minimise contractual risks consistent with company guidelines and procedures and assisting the Contracts Manager in negotiations of contracts awarded to the company. Post Contract duties will include understanding comprehensively the contractual basis on which several Military programmes are undertaken with each customer, preparing and submitting Contract Variation submissions, managing and contractual/technical issues through preliminary informal and contractually established disputes processes as necessary and proactively assessing contractual risks and seek to mitigate risk for best possible outcomes. Essential experience for this role inlcudes a good understanding of Contract Law, prior experience in Defence Contracting with Uk MoD and Prime Contractors, good IT skills level in all MS Office packages and demonstrable contract drafting skills consistent with negotiating amendments to customer's RFQ T's&C's requirements. All candidates must be in a position to undergo UK security clearance to SC level.