Commercial Officer

Signet Recruitment & Retention; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Commercial Officer to manage key customer accounts and oversee all commercial activities. The ideal candidate will have proven experience within defence or complex engineering, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to integrity. This role offers a competitive salary and additional benefits, including a half-day on Fridays.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Clear progression

Half-day on Fridays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercial, contracts, or account management role within defence, aerospace, or complex engineering sectors.
• Solid understanding of contract management, pricing, and negotiation principles.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit bids and proposals.
• Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, from negotiation to completion.
• Oversee invoicing and support debt management processes.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Officer (or Senior Commercial Officer, depending on experience) to join a world leading defence engineering organisation supplying mission-critical technology that helps protect lives across the globe.

This position will focus on the Americas market, managing key customer accounts and overseeing all commercial and contractual activities related to assigned programmes. It’s an ideal role for a detail oriented, commercially minded professional who thrives in a structured, high integrity environment and enjoys building strong, long term customer relationships.

Key objectives

• Prepare and submit bids and proposals
• Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, from negotiation and award to delivery and completion
• Oversee invoicing and support debt management processes
• Maintain and develop strong internal and external relationships, acting as a key point of contact

The ideal candidate profile will have

• Proven experience in a commercial, contracts, or account management role within defence, aerospace, or complex engineering sectors
• A solid understanding of contract management, pricing, and negotiation principles
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• A commitment to integrity, accuracy, and professionalism

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional looking to contribute to a business with a meaningful mission and a reputation for excellence. The business takes great pride in offering a competitive salary, clear progression, additional benefits alongside a 12pm finish on a Friday!