Commercial Manager – Maritime

Darwin Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Commercial Manager in the maritime salvage sector to lead business development and project acquisition. You will work independently, engaging with stakeholders and traveling extensively across the UK. Ideal candidates possess strong commercial experience and an established network in the industry.

Benefits

Autonomy to shape your role

Work with key decision-makers

Lean, entrepreneurial team environment

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ commercial experience within maritime, ideally salvage.
• Established network within the UK maritime salvage industry.
• Proven track record of winning projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development and close deals in maritime salvage projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with UK shipowners and underwriters.
• Manage the full commercial sales cycle from prospecting to contract closure.

Skills

Commercial skills

Relationship building

Communication

Job description

Commercial Manager – Maritime Salvage
Location: London (Hybrid or Remote)
Salary: £63,000 – £70,000 + Bonus
Language: English
Travel: Up to 150 days/year (mainly UK-based)

About the Role:

We are seeking a Commercial Manager to lead business development and project acquisition within the UK maritime salvage sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong network, proven commercial skills, and experience closing projects in this specialist area.

You will work closely with decision-makers and have the autonomy to define your own approach, within a company that values impact over bureaucracy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead business development and close deals in maritime salvage projects
• Build and maintain relationships with UK shipowners, underwriters, and maritime lawyers
• Manage the full commercial sales cycle from prospecting to contract closure
• Travel within the UK up to 150 days per year to engage with key clients and stakeholders
• Work independently with ownership of your strategy and objectives
• Identify and pursue opportunities in wreck removal, emergency response, and casualty management

Requirements:

• 5-10 years’ commercial experience within maritime, ideally salvage
• Established network within the UK maritime salvage industry, including underwriters and legal contacts
• Proven track record of winning projects and closing business
• Self-reliant, flexible, and positive approach to work
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working hybrid or remotely with significant UK travel

Why Join?

• Work directly with key decision-makers
• Autonomy to shape your role and working style
• Join a lean, entrepreneurial team-not a large corporation
• Flexibility to work in a way that suits you, with meaningful impact

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Callum Butterworth