Commercial Manager - Defence

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.

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

Qualifications

• 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