Commercial Manager

Advanced Resource Managers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 96,432 - 115,718; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Manager for a 6-month contract in the Greater Bristol Area, paying up to £78 per hour. The role involves contract negotiation for complex digital transformation projects, requiring 5+ years of experience and knowledge of defence contracting. Candidates must be eligible for UK security clearance and possess strong negotiation and risk management skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a multinational company with UK defence expertise.
• Ability to draft and interpret legal terms and conditions.
• Eligible for UK SC level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support negotiations and mobilization of digital transformation contracts.
• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Provide commercial solutions aligned with strategic goals.

Skills

Defence contracting knowledge

Negotiation skills

Risk management

Commercial governance

Education

WCC qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Senior Account Consultant - Specialist in both Permanent & Contract recruiting for the Defence and Aerospace sectors.

Commercial Manager

Bristol

6-month contract

Paying up to £78p/h (Inside IR35)

Security clearance: Please note that due to the nature of the work, you will need to be eligible to obtain a high level of UK security clearance. Please only apply if suitable.

Responsibilities

• Support with final negotiations and mobilisation of a complex and high-profile digital transformation and services contract.
• Support with supplier (and intercompany) flow-down, negotiation and mobilisation.
• Support, manage and/or govern the discharging of our contractual obligations.
• 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.
• Fully understand, implement and adhere to BDUK Commercial policies/procedures and ensure compliance with corporate requirements.

Experience required

• Have WCC (formerly IACCM) qualification and/or experience in an associated role
• Working experience 5+ years within a multinational global company environment and UK defence expertise is desirable.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in defence contracting and terms & conditions – drafting, interpretation and negotiating
• Hold or be eligible to obtain UK SC level security clearance

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development, Management, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• Military and International Affairs

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Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom