Commercial Manager

Dutton Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Job summary

Dutton Recruitment is seeking a Commercial Manager for a permanent position in Sheffield. You will lead strategic growth initiatives, shape proposals, and oversee contracts.

The role requires strong knowledge of metallurgy or heavy manufacturing, commercial acumen, and financial forecasting. An appropriate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of metallurgy, advanced materials, or heavy manufacturing sectors.
• Expertise in contract models (fixed-price, cost-plus) and contract law.
• Forecast cash flow, manage budgets, and perform cost-to-value reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Identify new markets and develop go-to-market strategies for bidding.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex agreements, ensuring favorable terms.
• Oversee profit and loss, monitor cost drivers, and establish pricing models.
• Identify and mitigate risks from raw material costs, supply chains, and regulations.
• Act as the commercial interface between clients, engineering, and partners.

Skills

Industry knowledge

Commercial acumen

Financial literacy

Education

Degree in Business/Engineering/QS

Job description

Commercial Manager – Permanent – Sheffield

We are looking for a Commercial Manager for a permanent position based with our client in Sheffield, with an immediate start subject to the interview process.

Salary: £45,000.00 per annum (depending on experience).

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Growth: Identify new markets, develop go-to-market strategies for cutting-edge metal technologies, and shape proposals for new bids and tenders.
• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements, ensuring favourable terms regarding margins, warranties, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Financial Oversight: Manage profit and loss (P&L), monitor cost drivers, and establish pricing models tailored to specialized manufacturing processes.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with volatile raw material costs, supply chain disruptions, and evolving international regulations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary commercial interface between clients, engineering teams, and external project partners.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of metallurgy, advanced materials (e.g., composites, laser cutting, press brake), or heavy manufacturing sectors.
• Commercial Acumen: Expertise in contract models (e.g., fixed-price, cost-plus) and contract law.
• Financial Literacy: Strong ability to forecast cash flow, manage budgets, and perform cost-to-value reconciliations.
• Education: Typically requires a degree in Business, Engineering, or Quantity Surveying, or equivalent experience in a senior commercial role.