Contract Project Manager Contract Length: 4 monthsLocation: BristolTravel: x2-3 days per week on-siteRate: 300- 380 per day (Inside IR35)Clearance Required: active SCDescription:We''re looking for an experienced Contract Lead to manage contractual workstreams within a complex, high-profile defence programme. You''ll support and lead the delivery of both competitive and single-source tenders, ensuring contractual activities are effectively planned, coordinated and delivered through to contract award.Working closely with suppliers and internal teams across Commercial, Legal, Finance, Engineering and Project Delivery, you''ll manage key milestones, stakeholder relationships, risks and dependencies, ensuring workstreams remain on track and aligned with programme objectives.You''ll also be responsible for providing progress updates and reporting to senior stakeholders, maintaining effective governance and ensuring all contractual activities meet the required compliance and assurance standards.We''re looking for someone with strong project delivery and contract tendering experience, excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to take ownership of workstreams within a complex, fast-paced and regulated environment. This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices.This role ..... full job details .....