Tobias Patterson

Tobias Patterson

Business Manager
01453852552 | 07849835846
Tobias Patterson

Specialised in:

Aerospace, Defence and wider Advanced Manufacturing. Partnering with leading engineering and manufacturing businesses to support outstanding candidates into fantastic opportunities.

Experience & background:

An experienced recruiter with over 8 years’ experience. I now lead a team of talented recruiters who partner with some of the UK’s most innovative engineering & manufacturing businesses. Priding myself on becoming an extension of our clients recruitment functions, I have experience recruiting everything from technician level to Senior Hires.

I started my recruitment career shortly after graduating in Sports Business (and 6 months of travelling). After initially working within Transport and Industrial temporary recruitment, I quickly found my feet within Technical and Engineering recruitment at Omega and haven’t looked back since.

You might be surprised to learn:

Whilst travelling New Zealand I did both a sky dive and a bungee jump.

Jobs posted by Tobias Patterson

Posted

Contract Specialist
Aerospace & Defence
Fareham, Hampshire, England
Competitive salary (DOE) plus a wide range of benefits
Permanent

Contract Specialist / Commercial Officer

Fareham, Hampshire

Permanent

Competitive salary (DOE) plus a wide range of benefits

 

Join a growing engineering organisation where you'll play a key role in shaping high-value contracts, influencing commercial decisions, and supporting major programmes from bid to delivery.

This onsite role offers excellent exposure to stakeholders across the business, giving you real impact across the full contract lifecycle.

 

Main Duties - Contract Specialist

Support bid / no-bid decisions through commercial and contractual analysisReview and develop responses to Requests for Proposal (RFPs)Manage contracts across the full lifecycle, ensuring compliance with commercial and customer requirementsConduct detailed contract risk reviews and implement mitigation strategiesNegotiate pricing, terms and conditions, and contractual agreementsHandle complex customer correspondence, including claims and disputesAdminister major contracts, tracking performance, delivery schedules, and obligationsMaintain accurate contract documentation and change control recordsSupport programme planning and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholdersMonitor performance and proactively recommend commercial and contractual improvementsProvide guidance and support to less experienced team members

 

The Ideal Candidate - Contract Specialist

Degree qualified (or equivalent experience)Experience working within contracts, commercial, or programme environmentsStrong understanding of contract lifecycle managementProven experience in contract negotiation and stakeholder engagementAbility to manage complex commercial agreementsStrong analytical mindset with a focus on risk and opportunityExcellent communication skills (written and verbal)High attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

 

What We Are Able to Offer - Contract Specialist

Competitive salary (depending on experience)Private Medical InsuranceShare incentive schemeDental and travel insuranceOpportunity to work on high-value, complex programmesClear progression into Senior Commercial / Contracts rolesExposure to key stakeholders and commercial decision-making

 

If you are an experienced Contract Specialist, Contracts Officer, Commercial Officer, Commercial Analyst, or Contracts & Commercial professional, you may also be suitable for this role.

 

To make an application for this role please submit your CV to [email protected] or for more information call 01453 852 552.

 

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.