Commercial Manager in Bristol

Energy Jobline ZR; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Defence Engineering & Technology is seeking a dynamic Commercial Manager to shape commercial strategies for critical defence programmes in Bristol. This role offers hybrid working and the chance to mentor a team while driving innovation. Ideal candidates should possess strong contract management skills and a commercially-driven mindset. Excellent benefits, including generous leave and professional development support, are provided.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension scheme + life assurance

Aviva DigiCare+ health services

Employee share scheme & shopping discounts

Paid professional fees

10 days paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Holiday trading options

Excellent development & wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Strong contract management experience preferred.
• Ability to create compelling proposals and manage commercial risk.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide contract management and governance support.
• Lead negotiations and pricing for growth opportunities.
• Develop and execute commercial strategies.

Skills

Contract management experience

Stakeholder engagement

Commercially driven

Leadership skills

Proposal creation

Education

Professional qualification such as MCIPS, IACCM, or PGCCM

Job description

Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Role

Commercial Manager - Defence Engineering & Technology

Location: Ashton Vale, Bristol + Hybrid Working

Type: Full Time / Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Join a leading organisation in Defence Engineering & Technology and help shape a safer world.

We're looking for a dynamic Commercial Manager to join a growing Mission Systems sector, specifically within the Effectors business unit. Based in Ashton Vale, Bristol, with flexible hybrid working, this is your chance to lead commercial strategy on one of the UK's most critical defence programmes.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Be a key player in a high-impact defence programme.
• Lead and mentor a team of commercial professionals.
• Drive commercial innovation and strategic growth.
• Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide contract management and governance support.
• Lead negotiations and pricing for new and organic growth opportunities.
• Act as the go-to commercial contact for project teams.
• Develop and execute commercial strategies.
• Deliver pragmatic, win-win commercial solutions.

What You'll Bring

• Strong contract management experience (defence sector but not essential).
• Proven ability to create compelling proposals and manage commercial risk.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
• Commercially driven with a sharp eye for innovation.
• Understanding of single source contracts is a plus.

Qualifications

• A professional qualification such as MCIPS, IACCM, or PGCCM is desirable but not essential. We value experience and commercial acumen just as highly.

What's in It for You

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched pension scheme + life assurance
• Aviva DigiCare+ health services
• Employee share scheme & shopping discounts
• Paid professional fees
• 10 days paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
• 'Be Kind Day' for volunteering
• Holiday trading options
• Excellent development & wellbeing support

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now through Hawk 3 and take your career to the next level in Defence Engineering & Technology - where your expertise helps protect what matters most.

If you would like to apply for the role of Commercial Manager then please email your CV to [e-mail] or call Donna on 07885968651.

Closing date is 22.11.25. Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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