Commercial Manager - Defence

Commercial Manager - Defence Sector - Global £Multi-Billion Professional Services Firm

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + car allowance + package

Location: UK Wide (hybrid in one of the many UK offices including London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester or Edinburgh)

This Global Leader in Digital Transformation and Consultancy Services are continuing a rapid expansion of their worldwide operations and commercial, contracts & procurement functions.

With a reputation for innovation, they help clients navigate every phase of their projects, ensuring they meet budget, schedule, and quality goals. Their expertise in risk management and sustainability ensures that projects are future-proof and resilient. Now, they seek an experienced Commercial Manager to join their UK team and play a pivotal role in managing high-profile contracts within their market-leading defence sector business areas.

In this critical role, you will take charge of both pre-contract and post-contract commercial management for several multi-million pound contracts. Acting as a trusted business partner, you'll collaborate closely with internal and external business leads, ensuring the smooth operation and strategic oversight of contract-related matters and bids.

Commercial Manager Key Responsibilities:

Contract Leadership:

• Strategically manage the daily operations of high-value, complex contracts, ensuring smooth execution and swift resolution of any issues or disputes

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with clients and internal teams, acting as a trusted and valuable business partner.

Risk Mitigation:

• Proactively identify and mitigate commercial risks, delivering innovative and value-driven solutions.

Proposal Shaping:

• Lead the commercial aspects of high-impact proposals and bids, offering strategic insights to secure key opportunities.

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive the enhancement of commercial processes, sharing best practices and fostering a culture of continuous innovation and improvement.

What is on Offer:

• Competitive Salary: £70,000 + comprehensive package, including a car allowance
• Health Benefits: Private medical and dental insurance.
• Career Development: Endless opportunities for growth and progression within a top-rated, Global employer

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Demonstrable success in a similar commercial, bids or contract management role, with a proven track record in managing diverse contracts.
• Experience in the defence sector whether that be in the public sector (MoD) or for private sector contractors
• Desirable: Degree level education, preferably in Legal, Business, or Finance related discipline or relevant Professional Membership such as WCC / CIPS
• Security Clearance: Must either have or be capable of gaining security clearance at SC level.

This is a unique opportunity for a Commercial Procurement Specialist to join a Global Powerhouse and be a part of an award-winning team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, providing an opportunity to engage in high impact, high value and high complexity contracts to shape the future of digital transformation in the UK defence sector.

Send your CV to Devan at jobsDA@bramwithconsulting.co.uk for more details or to discuss the commercial management job market.