Area Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Due to continued growth and new project wins, our client is looking for Commercial Managers to join their team and work across a range of defence sector programmes. Roles are available at various levels depending on your experience.

This is a hybrid position, with 3 days expected on-site with the client and 2 days remote or from your nearest office (based on your preference).

Project locations include: Bristol, Reading, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Derby and Cumbria

As a Commercial Manager, you’ll be supporting public sector clients with a wide range of commercial services that may include but are not limited to:

• Supporting end-to-end procurement processes – from strategy and sourcing through to contract award

• Working closely with internal teams and stakeholders to deliver commercial insights

• Running tenders, evaluating suppliers, and negotiating contracts

• Managing the contract lifecycle and ensuring compliance with relevant public sector regulations (including DSPCR, PCR, PA)

• Monitoring supplier performance and helping drive improvements and innovation

• Identifying and mitigating commercial risks, ensuring projects stay on track

• Leading or supporting commercial transformation and change initiatives

• Collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, from delivery teams to government agencies

• Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent practical experience

• Relevant professional qualifications such as CIPS, or equivalent commercial/procurement experience

• Experience in procurement, contract management, and supplier negotiations – ideally in defence, infrastructure, or public sector

• Familiar with contract forms such as NEC, JCT, or FIDIC

• Able to analyse cost and risk data to support decision-making

• SC clearance or ability to obtain

Benefits on Offer:

• Competitive salary

• Support to gain professional qualifications

• Structured learning & development pathways

• Flexible working and hybrid arrangements

• Employee assistance programme

• Company pension

• Season ticket loan

• Cycle to work scheme

• Ability to buy/sell annual leave

• Social events and team activities

• Corporate gym memberships

• Mentorship opportunities

• Access to a range of digital learning platforms