Commercial Manager Transport

Systems Engineering & Assessment Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Commercial Manager to oversee and manage commercial aspects of projects in the transport sector. This role offers the opportunity to work flexibly while ensuring compliance and maximizing profit in contracts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Local Government procurement and a strong background in the transport or rail environments. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and work-life balance, offering generous leave options and comprehensive benefits. Be part of a mission to protect what matters and contribute to safer, cleaner, and more efficient solutions.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave

Up to 16 days flexi leave

Half-day Fridays

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Bonus schemes

Pension

Cycle to work

Wellbeing center

Social activities

Qualifications

• Experience in Local Government procurement and contracting.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for commercial matters related to contracts.
• Negotiate and agree Customer Contracts and sub-contracts.

Skills

Local Government procurement

Transport/rail environment experience

Crown Commercial Frameworks knowledge

Public Sector experience

Contracting methods and T&Cs expertise

Pricing and contractual documentation knowledge

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Line management experience

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About The Role

Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise. We protect what matters - our nations, waters, land, cities, people, environment, and world. As a Commercial Manager, you will provide effective commercial management and governance of SEA projects, bids, and all commercial offerings, working with Divisional Management, Bid and Project Managers.

The Commercial Manager (Intelligent Transport Systems) will be based at our Bristol site. This role allows for flexible working.

The salary for this role is up to £60k, depending on experience.

What you’ll be doing

• Act as the primary contact with Customers and Subcontractors for all commercial matters related to contracts and bids.
• Provide independent oversight to ensure the business secures agreements that minimize risk, maximize profit and cashflow, and comply with standards and legislation.
• Negotiate and agree Customer Contracts and other commercial documents.
• Draft, negotiate, and agree sub-contracts and procurement agreements.
• Manage commercial aspects of sub-contractors.
• Consult external advisory bodies on commercial best practices.
• Negotiate Collaboration Agreements (NDAs, Teaming Agreements, IP Licences).

About our company

At SEA, we develop advanced solutions to make the world safer, cleaner, and more efficient. We supply high-integrity transport management software for complex road and rail environments, promoting healthier, smarter cities and enhancing safety.

What we offer

We foster innovation, flexibility, and out-of-the-box thinking. Our benefits include:

• Work/life balance with hybrid/flexible working
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus buy/sell options
• Up to 16 days flexi leave
• Half-day Fridays
• Private medical insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• Bonus schemes, pension, cycle to work, wellbeing center, social activities, discounts, and more.

The skills you need

• Experience in Local Government procurement in restricted environments.
• Transport/rail environment experience.
• Knowledge of Crown Commercial Frameworks.
• Experience working within the Public Sector.
• Expertise in contracting methods and T&Cs.
• Knowledge of pricing, contractual documentation, and bid negotiations.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Previous line management experience.

Join us and be part of something bigger—protecting what matters. For more info, contact Ethan from our Talent Acquisition Team or visit our website.