At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage high-value contracts and support complex bids and negotiations.
- Company: A major organisation in the defence sector, focusing on secure communications.
- Benefits: £48 per hour via Umbrella with hybrid working in Portsmouth.
- Other info: SC Clearance is mandatory for this role.
- Why this job: Join a growing team delivering critical technology solutions for national security.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in commercial management and strong contract negotiation skills required.
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
Located in Portsmouth, this organisation delivers critical communications for national security. They offer hybrid working and are expanding their portfolio of strategic projects, making it an exciting time to join their team.
