Commercial Manager

Meritus ·www.meritustalent.com

Location Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Work type Hybrid
Salary GBP 45 - 48 / hour
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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MERITUS are recruiting for a Commercial Manager to join our client within the defence sector on a 6-month contract from their site in Portsmouth. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement with approximately 60% onsite attendance and requires candidates to hold active SC Clearance at the point of application. UK Nationals only.

COMMERCIAL MANAGER - INSIDE IR35 - £48 PER HOUR - PORTSMOUTH - 6 MONTHS - SC CLEARED - CONTRACT MANAGEMENT - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - SECTOR: DEFENCE

This position operates on a standard 37-hour week across 4.5 days, working between 07:00 and 19:00 subject to business requirements. Occasional travel may be required.

As a Commercial Manager, you will play a key role in the preparation, negotiation and management of complex commercial agreements across a diverse portfolio of defence programmes. Working closely with programme, procurement, finance and delivery teams, you will help shape commercial strategy, manage contractual obligations and ensure commercial risks are effectively identified and mitigated.

You will be responsible for supporting complex bids, managing high-value contracts, negotiating contractual agreements and providing commercial guidance throughout the contract lifecycle. This role requires a commercially astute professional who can build strong stakeholder relationships whilst balancing customer expectations with business objectives.

Skillset/experience required:

What can you bring to the role?

  • Demonstrated experience within a Commercial Manager, Contracts Manager or Commercial Contracts role
  • Strong contract management and commercial negotiation experience
  • Experience supporting complex bids and competitive tendering activities
  • Knowledge of defence, government or MOD contracting environments
  • Experience working for a supplier organisation rather than solely on the customer side
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels
  • Experience managing commercial risks and contractual obligations
  • Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management
  • Knowledge of project management, risk management and commercial finance principles
  • Experience building and managing customer relationships
  • Strong problem-solving skills and commercial judgement
  • Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams including procurement, engineering, finance and project delivery
  • Experience with Single Source Regulations or MOD commercial frameworks would be advantageous
  • Active SC Clearance is highly desirable

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Commercial Manager role?
Meritus is hiring for the Commercial Manager position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Commercial Manager job located?
The Commercial Manager role with Meritus is based in Portsmouth, GB. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Commercial Manager role remote?
Yes — the Commercial Manager position at Meritus is hybrid. Candidates based in GB are preferred.
What does the Commercial Manager role pay?
Meritus lists the Commercial Manager role at GBP 45–48 per hour.
Is the Commercial Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Meritus.
What experience level is the Commercial Manager role?
The Commercial Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Commercial Manager role at Meritus?
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