Commercial Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm dedicated to protecting what matters in a defence environment. As a Commercial Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in negotiating contracts and managing customer relationships. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary of up to £70k. You'll collaborate with project management and technical teams to deliver compliant bids, ensuring the success of current and future platforms. With a focus on employee well-being and development, this role provides excellent career opportunities and a supportive work environment. Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in the industry.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Group Pension Plan

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing Centre

Sports & Social activities

Employee Discounts portal

Life assurance policy

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills and experience in the MOD or Defence industry.
• Qualified in contract law or relevant legal background is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and agree on customer contracts and procurement agreements.
• Manage customer relationships and coordinate contract reviews.

Skills

Government procurement

Negotiation skills

MOD experience

Defence industry knowledge

Contract law qualification

Contracting methods expertise

Pricing knowledge

Commercial sales transactions

Education

General law degree

Job description

About The Role

Engineered to Protect, that's our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. This is a key role working with one of SEAs largest customers within a defence environment. You will be working on current and future platforms, and working closely with project management, technical teams and wider stakeholders to deliver compliant bids into the Customer.

The Commercial Manager will be based at any of our sites. This role allows for flexible working.

The salary for this role is up to £70k, depending on experience.

What you'll be doing

• Negotiate and agree Customer Contracts and other relevant commercial documents. Responsible for drafting, negotiating, and agreeing sub-contracts and major or complex procurement agreements.
• Manage customers and act as a key customer commercial contact. Undertake commercial management of sub-contractors and coordinate contract reviews for new projects.

About our company

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner, and more efficient. We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. Our systems are in service across the globe, delivering rapid responses to threats and ensuring system effectiveness and interoperability. We support an expanding number of navies worldwide and continue to strengthen our expertise in key overseas markets.

What we offer

We encourage innovation, flexibility, and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems. We seek talented, flexible, and creative individuals to join SEA. In return, we offer generous rewards, a great work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities. Our benefits include:

• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• 25 days' annual leave, plus buy and sell options
• Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
• Half-day Fridays

• Paid leave for Reservists in the Armed Forces

Family & wellbeing

• Private medical insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• All Staff Bonus
• Group Pension Plan with up to 7% employer contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing Centre
• Sports & Social activities
• Employee Discounts portal
• Canada Life GP and financial advice
• Life assurance policy
• Publication and recruitment bonus rewards

• Development opportunities, including online learning

Facilities & resources

• Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
• Private seated lunch areas
• Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free beverages
• Onsite showers and toiletries
• Free onsite parking

The skills you need

• Experience in Government procurement
• Strong negotiation skills
• Experience in the MOD, Defence, or Aerospace industry
• Qualified in contract law or hold a general law degree (desirable)
• Expertise in contracting methods and T&Cs
• Knowledge of customer through-life support
• Knowledge of pricing, terms, conditions, and contractual documentation
• Experience in commercial sales transactions, negotiation, and bid preparation

Join us and be part of something smaller—500 people in the UK and Canada—doing something bigger: protecting what matters.

If you'd like to know more, please contact Ethan from our Talent Acquisition Team at 0333 041 4207 or email us at [email protected].