Commercial Manager

Line Up Aviation; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment company is seeking a Commercial Manager for a 6-month contract based in Portsmouth. This role involves managing commercial risks from pre-bid to project closure, negotiating contracts, and providing support for bids. The candidate should possess strong commercial experience, excellent negotiation skills, and a background in the defence industry. Ideal for individuals who excel in stakeholder management and are detail-oriented. The payment is £48 per hour, working Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience within the commercial field.
• Experience in a customer facing role.
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of the defence industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial support to complex bids requiring innovation.
• Manage contracts worth millions.
• Negotiate a variety of contractual agreements.
• Develop relationships with customers for contract smoothness.

Skills

Commercial experience

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Job description

On behalf of our client, we are looking to appoint a Commercial Manager for an initial 6‑month contract. As the Commercial Manager you will identify and manage the commercial risks from the pre‑bid phase up to project closure; as well as acting as focal point for offers and contracts and lead the commercial contract negotiation make informed decisions, building resilience into our network and setting best in class standards.

Role: Commercial Manager

Pay: 48 per hour via Umbrella rate

Location: Portsmouth

Contract: Monday to Friday, 37 Hours a week, 6‑month contract

IR35 Status: Inside

SC Clearance: SC Clearance on application

Responsibilities

• Providing Commercial support to complex bids which require innovation and creativity
• Ongoing management of contracts ranging in values and up to hundreds of millions
• Providing Commercial support to manage change on existing contracts
• Reviewing and leading the negotiation of a variety of contractual agreements
• Working closely with and managing key stakeholders to deliver profitable solutions ensuring that Commercial risks are highlighted, mitigated and governance is followed
• Working with the procurement organisation to advise on key contractual obligations and risks, ensuring flow down of key terms
• Managing in accordance with company procedures and contractual requirements, to ensure efficient and accurate performance
• Developing relationship with customers to ensure smooth running of existing contracts
• Working flexibly to provide support to the wider business to provide commercial guidance and management
• Employing commercial best practice, efficiency and responsiveness within an ethical environment

Essential requirements

• Demonstrated experience within the commercial field
• Experience in a customer facing role
• Experience in a competitive bid situation
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to interact and influence across a range of stakeholders
• Knowledge of the defence industry
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving ability
• Understands the principles of project management, risk management and finance

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation.

Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best‑known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity.