Commercial Manager

As a Commercial Manager, the work centres on leading commercial direction for UK and overseas naval autonomy programmes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. It would suit someone who can bring careful technical judgement and practical problem-solving to the role.

What the work leans on

Drive high‑quality bid and pre‑contract activities from Gate 0–5, developing commercially sound solutions that support business growth. You’ll be based remotely with travel to Rosyth, Plymouth or Bristol 2-3 times a month.

Where the technical work sits

• Leading commercial direction for UK and overseas naval autonomy programmes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop strategic recommendations that enhance collaboration, streamline approach, and drive optimal commercial outcomes.
• Draft assumptions, dependencies, exclusions and commercial positioning papers to inform bid responses.

Technical requirements

• Experience in UK Ministry of Defence and Government contracting methods and frameworks (e.g., DEFCONs, SC2, DEFFORMs, CCS frameworks).
• Strong experience in commercial bid management, ideally within the UK defence market.
• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Engineering, Business, Law or Accountancy is desirable but not essential.

Practical details

• Compensation: £57, - £82,, 15% Bonus & Single PMI.
• Lead the Commercial Strategy Shaping the Future of Naval Autonomy.
• If you join us, you can play your part as a Commercial Manager at any of our main UK locations, near your nearest commutable town or city.
• Be a key part of our Business Growth Team, helping to ensure our commercial solutions are robust, competitive, innovative, and aligned to our strategic ambitions.

Job details

• Benefits mentioned: Bonus, Hybrid working