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Principal Contracts Specialist

Join RTX Corporation in Harlow as a Principal Contracts Specialist, supporting high-impact programmes in a global aerospace and defence environment. This permanent role offers a strong salary from £39,987 p/a, hybrid working (3 days on-site), and the chance to work with UK-wide teams across multiple sites in Essex and beyond. Key Responsibilities - Lead the end-to-end management of complex contracts, from review and negotiation through to delivery and close-out - Provide commercial guidance to programme and operational teams, ensuring robust contractual compliance and risk control - Draft, review and negotiate contract terms, amendments, and supporting documentation with customers and suppliers - Manage stakeholder relationships across the business, including finance, legal, procurement, and programme leadership - Support security clearance processes and maintain a high standard of confidentiality and governance What You’ll Need - Proven experience in contracts/commercial management within defence, aerospace, engineering, manufacturing or similarly regulated sectors - Strong knowledge of contract interpretation, negotiation, and change control, with excellent attention to detail - Confidence working with cross-functional teams and communicating clearly with internal and external stakeholders - Eligibility and willingness to obtain/maintain UK Security Clearance; flexibility for occasional UK travel Why Apply Be part of a respected employer with structured development, varied programmes, and a hybrid setup in Harlow that supports work-life balance while keeping you close to key teams.

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