Commercial Manager in Hertfordshire

Energy Jobline CVL; England; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a proactive Commercial Manager in Hertfordshire to cover a 12-month contract. You will own the full commercial lifecycle from bid to delivery, acting as the focal point for major defence programmes and coordinating with legal to manage risk and IP.

You will lead bidding, ensure contractual compliance, and build relationships with customers and international partners while briefing executives on performance and risk.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have proven contract management and bidding experience in defense, aerospace, or advanced engineering.
• Experience with MOD/DE&S or DEFCONs and defense procurement frameworks is highly desirable.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills across all levels are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end Route to Contract during bidding phases with cross-functional teams.
• Oversee contractual compliance, amendments, risk profiles and delivery obligations.
• Build and sustain long-term relationships with key customers and international partners.
• Serve as primary contact for contractual queries, coordinating with legal counsel on risks and IP.
• Brief senior executives on contract performance, progress, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Contract management

Bid management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Defense procurement

Job description

Commercial Manager

Hertfordshire

12 Month Contract

£ - Inside IR35

We are seeking a proactive, analytical, and relationship-driven Commercial Manager to join our dynamic commercial team. Covering the full product lifecycle—from initial concept and bidding through to in-service delivery and disposal—you will act as the commercial focal point for major defense programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the full Route to Contract during bidding phases. Coordinate multi-functional teams to deliver accurate cost proposals, negotiate terms, and secure new business while protecting profitability.
• Oversee day-to-day contractual compliance, managing amendments, risk profiles, and delivery obligations to ensure we meet every promise made to our customers.
• Establish and maintain collaborative, long-term relationships with key customers, international partners, and major stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contractual queries, working closely with legal counsel to manage risks, terms, and intellectual property.
• Brief senior executives on contract performance, progress, and risk mitigation strategies.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience in contract management, bidding, and negotiating complex commercial terms within defense, aerospace, or advanced engineering.
• Direct experience working with or into the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), DE&S, or handling DEFCONs and defense procurement frameworks is highly desirable.
• Ability to navigate intricate commercial issues and find pragmatic solutions in high-pressure environments.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels.
• Candidates with a legal background (e.g., in-house contracts team) who have transitioned into commercial management are encouraged to apply