At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage high-value contracts and support complex bids in defence and technology.
- Company: Major organisation delivering critical communications for national security.
- Benefits: £48 per hour, hybrid working, and a 6-month contract.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with significant career growth.
- Why this job: Play a key role in impactful projects that support national security.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in commercial management and strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 48 - 48 £ per hour.
£48 per hour via Umbrella
Initial 6-month contract | SC Clearance required
Hybrid working – 3 days per week on-site in Portsmouth
37 hour week
Work on complex defence and secure communications contracts worth up to hundreds of millions of pounds
ABOUT THE CLIENT
Our client is a major organisation operating within a highly secure and technically complex environment, delivering critical communications and technology solutions that support national security and defence programmes. Due to continued programme growth and an increasing portfolio of strategic projects, they are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to support the successful delivery of high-value contracts and bids.
THE COMMERCIAL MANAGER ROLE
As Commercial Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the commercial lifecycle of complex defence and technology programmes. You will be responsible for contract management, commercial negotiations, bid support and risk management, ensuring commercial objectives are achieved while maintaining compliance and governance standards.
- Support complex bids, proposals and contract negotiations
- Manage high-value contracts throughout their lifecycle
- Lead commercial change management activities
- Identify, assess and mitigate commercial risks
- Build strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders
- Support procurement teams with contractual obligations and risk management
- Ensure compliance with commercial governance and company procedures
- Provide commercial guidance across programme, finance, engineering and procurement teams
COMMERCIAL MANAGER ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Proven Commercial Management experience
- Strong contract negotiation and contract management skills
- Experience supporting competitive bids and proposals
- Customer-facing commercial experience
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Knowledge of defence, aerospace or other regulated industries
- Strong commercial awareness and risk management capability
- Understanding of project management, finance and governance principles
- Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
Commercial Manager in Portsmouth employer: Searchability (UK)
As a leading organisation in the defence and technology sector, our client offers an exceptional work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. With a hybrid working model based in Portsmouth, employees benefit from a collaborative culture that values innovation and strategic thinking, while also enjoying competitive pay and the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that contribute to national security. Join us to be part of a team that not only supports your professional journey but also makes a meaningful difference in the world.
