Commercial Director

Osprey Engineering Solutions; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Commercial Director for its mobile hydraulics division to drive strategy in the defence sector. This senior role requires a commercial leader with expertise in mobile hydraulics and experience selling to the defence ecosystem. The position offers a competitive executive package and hybrid working with UK/EU travel.

Benefits

Executive-level influence on strategy

Competitive package with performance incentives

Hybrid working with UK/EU travel

Qualifications

• Senior commercial or business development experience in the defence sector.
• Proven track record in selling within the defence ecosystem.
• Experience with MoD supply chains and military vehicle OEMs.

Responsibilities

• Execute the commercial strategy for defence applications.
• Build senior relationships across defence OEMs and procurement chains.
• Lead high-value bids and contract negotiations.

Skills

Commercial leadership in defence engineering

Technical literacy in mobile hydraulics

C-suite operating confidence

Education

Engineering qualification (Degree / HNC / HND)

Job description

Commercial Director - Mobile Hydraulics | Defence Sector

UK / Hybrid | Executive Package

A leading engineering group within the mobile hydraulics sector is seeking a Commercial Director to drive its defence market strategy.

This is a senior, high-impact role for a commercially savvy leader with deep technical understanding of mobile hydraulic systems and a proven track record selling into the defence ecosystem (MoD, primes, vehicle OEMs, integrators).

What You'll Lead

• Own and execute the commercial strategy for defence applications
• Build senior relationships across defence OEMs, primes & procurement chains
• Identify, shape & win new military vehicle and support system programmes
• Lead high-value bids, proposals & contract negotiations
• Guide technical positioning of mobile hydraulic solutions to defence standards
• Represent the business at key defence forums and industry events

What You'll Bring

• Senior commercial or business development background in defence engineering
• Strong technical literacy in mobile hydraulics / electro-hydraulics
• Experience working with MoD supply chains, primes or military vehicle OEMs
• Confidence operating at C-suite / programme leadership level
• Engineering qualification (Degree / HNC / HND or similar)

Why Apply

• Executive-level influence on strategy and market direction
• Hybrid working with UK/EU travel
• Competitive package with performance incentives

If you are a commercially driven leader with technical authority in mobile hydraulics and deep exposure to the defence sector, this is a rare opportunity to shape market growth at the highest level.

Interested?

Send a message or apply directly to arrange a confidential discussion.

We are open to candidates who do not mind travelling anywhere in the UK for this position or open to relocation