Commercial Manager
Location: Bristol (hybrid)
Job Details
We’re hiring a Commercial Manager to join an innovative organisation operating within the defence and advanced technology sector.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile programmes, supporting commercial strategy, procurement activities, contract management, and pricing across a range of complex projects in a highly regulated environment.
The Role
As a Commercial Manager, you will play a key role in supporting strategic projects and driving commercial success from opportunity through to contract delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing activities, including market analysis, supplier selection, pre-qualification, RFQs, and ITTs.
- Support pricing activities, cost build-ups, and commercial proposals.
- Manage commercial risk and change control throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Support the negotiation and management of a variety of commercial contract types.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, finance, legal, and procurement teams to deliver successful outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with commercial governance and industry regulations.
About You
- 2+ years’ experience within Defence, Aerospace, Public Sector, or another regulated industry.
- Experience in commercial management, procurement, sourcing, or contracts.
- Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023, SSCR, DEFCONs, and DEFSTANs.
- Understanding of contract types including Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursable, and Framework Agreements.
- Experience working with NEC contracts is advantageous.
- MCIPS qualification (or working towards) is desirable.
- Current SC Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain it.
- Strong stakeholder management, organisational, and communication skills.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Up to 10% matched pension
- Private medical and dental insurance
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- EV, Cycle to Work, and Tech salary sacrifice schemes
- Hybrid working
- The opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within a growing and innovative organisation.
If you’re looking for your next challenge within the defence and technology sector, we’d love to hear from you.
If interested, please reach out to Brooke at brooke.bygrave@arguilesearch.com.