At a Glance
- Tasks: Negotiate contracts and manage customer relationships in a defence environment.
- Company: Join SEA, a leader in advanced solutions for global safety and efficiency.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and excellent career development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a close-knit team dedicated to innovation and problem-solving.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by protecting what matters in a dynamic industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in government procurement and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 70000 £ per year.
Engineered to Protect, that's our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. This is a key role working with one of SEA's largest customers within a defence environment. You will be working on current and future platforms, and working closely with project management, technical teams and wider stakeholders to deliver compliant bids into the Customer. The Commercial Manager will be based at our Bristol site. This role allows for flexible working. The salary for this role is up to £70k, depending on experience.
What you'll be doing
- Negotiate and agree Customer Contracts and other relevant commercial documents.
- Draft, negotiate and agree sub-contracts and major or complex procurement agreements.
- Manage customers and be a key customer commercial contact.
- Undertake commercial management of sub-contractors.
- Coordinate Contract Reviews for new projects.
About our company
At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.
What we offer
- Work life balance
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
- 25 days annual leave, plus buy and sell
- Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
- Half day Fridays
- Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave
- Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
- All Staff Bonus
- Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing Centre
- Sports & Social activities
- Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
- Canada Life GP and financial advice
- Life assurance policy
- Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
- Development opportunities, including online learning
- Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
- Private seated lunch areas
- Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
- Onsite showers and toiletries provision
- Free onsite parking
The skills you need
- Experienced in Government procurement
- Strong Negotiation Skills
- Experience working within the MOD, Defence or Aerospace industry
- Qualified in contract law or hold a general law degree would be desirable
- Expert within Methods of contracting and T&Cs
- Knowledge of Customer through life support
- Knowledge of pricing, terms and conditions and other contractual documentation.
- Experience in delivering commercial sales transactions, negotiation, bid preparation.
Join us and be part of something smaller - with 500 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.
If you'd like to know more, please give Dave from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on 0333 041 4172.
Commercial Manager in Newport employer: Systems Engineering and Assessment Limited
At SEA, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and flexibility. Based in Bristol, our Commercial Manager role provides not only competitive salaries and generous benefits, including hybrid working arrangements and extensive career development opportunities, but also the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that protect our world. Join us to be part of a close-knit team dedicated to making a difference while enjoying a fantastic work/life balance.
Contact Details:
Systems Engineering and Assessment Limited Recruitment Team
