Commercial Manager

Boeing Company; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Bristol is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead and develop proposals, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with internal policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and negotiation skills, have a background in defense contracting, and be able to manage commercial risks. With competitive salary and benefits, including a robust pension plan and opportunities for professional growth, this role offers a pathway to impact within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

Continuous learning opportunities

Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution

Company paid BUPA Medical Plan

Access to Boeing's Well Being Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in defence contracting and terms & conditions - drafting, interpretation, and negotiating.
• Ability to acquire a UK Secret security Clearance (SC); UK residency required.
• Demonstrable experience working in a matrix organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal development, negotiation, and execution of contractual agreements.
• Administer contracts ensuring compliance with Boeing policies and regulations.
• Anticipate and mitigate commercial risks while summarising contractual issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Business financial acumen

Communication

Cross functional partnership

Customer relationship management

Decision making

Problem solving

Negotiation

First Time Quality

Understanding of Single Source Contract Regulations

Job description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. An exciting opportunity has become available to join Boeing Defence United Kingdom (BDUK) as a Commercial Manager. This role is full-time based in Bristol and is within the BDUK Fixed Wing Commercial Team reporting to the Fixed Wing Head of Commercial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in moderate complexity proposal development, negotiation, and execution of contractual agreements, including contract changes and amendments, with appropriate signature authority.
• Draft, review, interpret, and administer terms and conditions (ranging from simple to moderately complex) and other legally binding agreements.
• Support and lead internal coordination across functional areas (programme, finance, legal) to deliver commercial solutions aligned with strategic goals.
• Anticipate, interpret, and mitigate commercial risks; summarise contractual issues and propose creative, risk-aware solutions.
• Maintain effective commercial governance, ensuring compliance with Boeing Defence UK and corporate policies, applicable laws, and regulations.
• Lead or support development and review of Statements of Work.
• Administer contracts and authorise company work in line with contractual requirements and corporate policy.
• Understand and apply value-for-money principles in support of customer needs while delivering against business objectives.
• Process internally with the Commercial Team as well as other programmes or functions.
• Manage all commercial artefacts, tasks and obligations within scope of the contract / proposal.
• Be curious, seek to understand the programme environment and interpret and anticipate risks and opportunities that extend beyond specific work scope.
• Proactively anticipate risks and issues and raise awareness and help needed early.
• Demonstrate consistently high levels of quality in products and high levels of standards in application of commercial administrative duties.
• Understand and apply value for money approaches for our customers whilst understanding business goals and objectives.

Key Skills and Experience

• Analytical skills
• Business financial acumen
• Communication
• Cross functional partnership
• Customer relationship management
• Decision making
• First Time Quality
• Knowledge and skilled in defence contracting and terms & conditions - drafting, interpretation and negotiating
• Understanding of Single Source Contract Regulations
• Negotiation
• Problem solving
• Fast and effective responsiveness in a multifaceted, complex environment
• Demonstrable experience working in a matrix organisation
• Ability to handle a diverse, fast-paced, high workload
• Able to work under supervision and independently
• Experience in identifying and implementing improvement initiatives
• Effective at finding opportunities and risks and to manage them to create enhanced value for the organisation
• A positive work attitude and team building approach
• Ability to acquire a UK Secret security Clearance (SC); UK residency required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning – you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you – we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• An inclusive culture – you’ll be embraced for who you’re and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing's Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Other Information

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.