Commercial Lead

Electus Recruitment Solutions; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a skilled Commercial Manager to oversee critical defence programmes in Cheltenham. This hands-on leadership role requires a strong background in commercial management within the engineering and defence sectors. You will drive strategies and governance to ensure project profitability while engaging key stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to shape impactful defence projects with a supportive environment, including half-day Fridays.

Benefits

Half-day Fridays

Supportive and structured environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a Commercial Manager role within defence, aerospace, or engineering.
• Strong understanding of commercial frameworks and contract management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial strategy and oversight for contracts and projects.
• Provide essential commercial input to bids, tenders, and pricing models.
• Collaborate closely with finance teams to ensure project profitability.

Skills

Commercial Management Experience

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Business, Engineering or related field

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Commercial Manager (Defence | Engineering) - Hybrid, SC Cleared

Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum

About the Opportunity:

Electus Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commercial Manager to join a prominent client within the engineering and defence sector. This is a critical leadership role, ideal for a commercial professional with a strong background in managing complex projects, particularly within highly regulated environments. You will be instrumental in ensuring the commercial viability and success of critical defence programmes, contributing directly to strategic business outcomes. This isn't a legal or procurement-focused position; rather, it’s a hands-on commercial leadership role, requiring a business and operational mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commercial Leadership: Drive commercial strategy and oversight for contracts and projects.
• Bid & Tender Support: Provide essential commercial input to bids, tenders, and pricing models.
• Commercial Governance: Implement and maintain robust commercial governance, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Financial Partnership: Collaborate closely with finance and delivery teams to ensure project profitability.
• Performance Reporting: Develop and manage commercial reporting and performance metrics.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key commercial point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

What We're Looking For:

• Commercial Management Experience: Proven track record in a Commercial Manager role within defence, aerospace, or engineering.
• Contract Lifecycle Management: Strong understanding of commercial frameworks, contract management, and risk mitigation.
• Defence Sector Acumen: Experience operating within the UK defence industry is highly desirable.
• Security Clearance: You must be a sole British National and able to obtain SC (Security Check) clearance.
• Collaborative & Analytical: Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills.
• Cheltenham Commute: Ability to commit to a hybrid working model (3-4 days onsite in Cheltenham).

Why This Role Stands Out:

This is a unique chance to shape the commercial landscape of impactful defence projects. Our client offers a supportive and structured environment, half-day Fridays, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge programmes. If you're ready to advance your career as a Commercial Manager in a challenging yet rewarding sector, we encourage your application.

Apply Now to learn more about this exciting Commercial Manager opportunity in Cheltenham.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Project Management

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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