Commercial Manager

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in Defence Engineering is seeking a dynamic Commercial Manager to lead commercial strategy on critical defence programmes. Based in Bristol with hybrid working, you will manage contract negotiations, mentor a team of professionals, and drive innovation. Strong contract management and leadership skills are essential. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including generous holidays and pension schemes.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension scheme

Life assurance

Health services

Employee share scheme

10 days paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Excellent development & wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Strong contract management experience in any sector.
• Proven ability to create proposals and manage commercial risk.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide contract management and governance support.
• Lead negotiations and pricing for new opportunities.
• Act as the main commercial contact for project teams.
• Develop and execute commercial strategies.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership skills

Commercial acumen

Innovation

Education

Professional qualification (MCIPS, IACCM, PGCCM)

Job description

Commercial Manager - Defence Engineering & Technology

Location : Ashton Vale, Bristol + Hybrid Working

Type : Full Time / Permanent

Salary : Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Join a leading organisation in Defence Engineering & Technology and help shape a safer world.

We're looking for a dynamic Commercial Manager to join a growing Mission Systems sector, specifically within the Effectors business unit. Based in Ashton Vale, Bristol, with flexible hybrid working, this is your chance to lead commercial strategy on one of the UK's most critical defence programmes.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Be a key player in a high-impact defence programme.
• Lead and mentor a team of commercial professionals.
• Drive commercial innovation and strategic growth.
• Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide contract management and governance support.
• Lead negotiations and pricing for new and organic growth opportunities.
• Act as the go-to commercial contact for project teams.
• Develop and execute commercial strategies.
• Deliver pragmatic, win-win commercial solutions.

What You'll Bring

• Strong contract management experience (defence sector preferred but not essential).
• Proven ability to create compelling proposals and manage commercial risk.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
• Commercially driven with a sharp eye for innovation.
• Understanding of single source contracts is a plus.

Qualifications

• A professional qualification such as MCIPS, IACCM, or PGCCM is desirable but not essential.We value experience and commercial acumen just as highly.

What's in It for You

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched pension scheme + life assurance
• Aviva DigiCare+ health services
• Employee share scheme & shopping discounts
• Paid professional fees
• 10 days paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
• 'Be Kind Day' for volunteering
• Holiday trading options
• Excellent development & wellbeing support

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now through Hawk 3 and take your career to the next level in Defence Engineering & Technology - where your expertise helps protect what matters most.

If you would like to apply for the role of Commercial Manager then please email your CV to (url removed) or call Donna on (phone number removed).

Closing date is 05.01.26 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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