Security-Cleared Commercial Manager – Aerospace & Defence

Synergize Consulting Ltd; Luton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergize Consulting Ltd is seeking an experienced security-cleared Commercial Manager to lead commercial activities across Aerospace & Defence contracts. You will drive bids, negotiate terms, and manage relationships with UK government and international customers.

The role requires a proven track record in commercial, business-winning or contract management within complex programmes, with travel to UK sites and occasional international travel anticipated.

Qualifications

• Security cleared (SC) currently
• Experience operating with UK Government and international contracts
• The confidence and credibility to advocate and influence at senior levels within an organisation
• A detailed understanding of business finance, including profit & loss, margin, mark-up, escalation and foreign exchange
• Good knowledge of export legislation, import taxes and duties
• A strong understanding of contract law and its practical application
• The ability to identify commercial risks and develop effective mitigation strategies
• A willingness to travel to UK sites and customers, with potential for occasional international travel

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and tactical commercial oversight across multiple contracts and bid activities
• Draft, negotiate and administer complex contractual terms and conditions, working closely with Procurement to ensure appropriate flow-down to subcontractors
• Develop, document and present clear commercial strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes for the business
• Develop accurate and compliant customer pricing using appropriate pricing strategies and models
• Lead the preparation of commercial correspondence, ensuring appropriate stakeholder input and approvals
• Draft and review commercial agreements, including Non-Disclosure Agreements, Software Licensing Agreements, Memorandums of Understanding and other contractual terms
• Provide commercial leadership and contract administration across projects and programmes
• Manage contractual change, monitor performance against contractual obligations and identify and mitigate commercial risk
• Prepare customer proposals and the supporting internal documentation required for bid approval
• Ensure compliance with relevant commercial processes, policies and governance

Job description

Synergize Consulting Ltd is seeking an experienced security-cleared Commercial Manager to lead commercial activities across Aerospace & Defence contracts. You will drive bids, negotiate terms, and manage relationships with UK government and international customers.

The role requires a proven track record in commercial, business-winning or contract management within complex programmes, with travel to UK sites and occasional international travel anticipated.