Defence Commercial Manager – M&E, MOD Projects (Bristol)

NG Bailey; West of England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme (up to 8% employer)

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts

Personal development and career growth

Flexible benefits

Job summary

NG Bailey Group is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to support the MOD projects across the region, based in Bristol. You will lead the commercial delivery for specialist M&E installations, manage risks and contractual obligations, and drive financial performance while guiding the wider commercial team.

With NEC contracts expertise, you will oversee subcontractor management, changes, and negotiations, ensuring robust reporting, cash flow forecasting and strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager with NEC contracts expertise.
• Experience delivering commercial management on large-scale projects.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commercial team across multiple projects.
• Oversee commercial risk, change control, and compensation events.
• Ensure accurate cost forecasts, budgets and cash flow.
• Build relationships with clients and subcontractors.
• Lead commercial negotiations including variations and final accounts.
• Provide leadership and development to the commercial team.

Skills

NEC contracts knowledge (NEC3/NEC4)

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Change control

Subcontract management

Project delivery leadership

Financial acumen

Education

Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management degree

Job description

NG Bailey Group is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to support the MOD projects across the region, based in Bristol. You will lead the commercial delivery for specialist M&E installations, manage risks and contractual obligations, and drive financial performance while guiding the wider commercial team.

With NEC contracts expertise, you will oversee subcontractor management, changes, and negotiations, ensuring robust reporting, cash flow forecasting and strong stakeholder relationships.