Strategic Commercial Lead – Contracts & Value

KBR, Inc.; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to provide commercial oversight of contracts and guidance to the contract commercial team.

You will work closely with project delivery, operations and finance to drive profitability and manage risk across complex programmes. The role operates on a hybrid basis with 3-4 days in KBR or client offices across Aldermaston, Reading, London and Surrey, and requires DV clearance or the ability to obtain it.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Commercial or Contracts Manager role.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to influence project outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong negotiation, commercial reporting and cost management skills.
• Experience supporting operational teams.
• High attention to detail with analytical capability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Experience in risk management.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commercial strategies that support business objectives and revenue growth.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and customer value.
• Manage commercial risks and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are in place.
• Build and maintain strong customer and internal stakeholder relationships.
• Provide guidance and support to other commercial managers on the same contracts.
• Ensure contractual obligations are understood and effectively managed.
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure successful contract delivery and provide commercial guidance to project teams.
• Work with finance to ensure revenue recognition, cost control, forecasting and budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and company policies; support audit and risk processes.
• Control variations, change events and contract administration including pricing development.
• Support continuous improvement of commercial processes and governance.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Forecasting & cost management

Communication

Risk management

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to provide commercial oversight of contracts and guidance to the contract commercial team.

You will work closely with project delivery, operations and finance to drive profitability and manage risk across complex programmes. The role operates on a hybrid basis with 3-4 days in KBR or client offices across Aldermaston, Reading, London and Surrey, and requires DV clearance or the ability to obtain it.