Commercial Manager
CV-LibraryPortsmouth, HampshirecontractPosted: 5 May 2026
Apply NowOur client has an opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join them on a contract basis for 6 months with possible extension.
You will be the focal point for offers and contracts and lead the commercial contract negotiation make informed decisions, building resilience into the network and setting best in class standards.
Role: Commercial Manager
Location: Portsmouth, 60% onsite
Hours: 37 hours per week
Hourly Rate: £48 per hour via an Umbrella company, inside IR35
Clearance: BPSS required before starting
What you'll be doing:
Reporting directly to the UK Head of Department within the Commercial and Contracts function, you will be responsible for managing a range of Contractual and Commercial topics including:
Providing Commercial support to complex bids which require innovation and creativity
Ongoing management of contracts ranging in values and up to hundreds of millions
Providing Commercial support to manage change on existing contracts
Reviewing and leading the negotiation of a variety of contractual agreements
Working closely with and managing key stakeholders to deliver profitable solutions ensuring that Commercial risks are highlighted, mitigated and governance is followed
Working with the procurement organisation to advise on key contractual obligations and risks, ensuring flow down of key terms
Managing in accordance with company procedures and contractual requirements, to ensure efficient and accurate performance
Developing relationship with customers to ensure smooth running of existing contracts
Working flexibly to provide support to the wider business in order to provide commercial guidance and management
Employing commercial best practice, efficiency and responsiveness within an ethical environmentRequirements:
Essential skills & experience:
Demonstrated experience within the commercial field
Experience in a customer facing role
Experience in a competitive bid situation
Proven negotiation and contract management skills
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to interact and influence across a range of stakeholders
Knowledge of the defence industry
Attention to detail
Problem solving ability
Understands the principles of project management, risk management and finance
Security cleared or ability to pass clearance at SC levelDesirable skills & experience
Cross-functional interaction with projects, finance, engineering and sales
Experience working with the UK MOD or Government on a range of proposals and contracts
Knowledge of Single Source Regulations and contracting in accordance with the Defence Reform Act
Experience in preparing and executing winning proposals
Experience in a competitive bid situation
Contract management and negotiation experience
Supplier management experience
A self-starter, capable of delivering a high-quality complex workload with minimum supervision
Experience in the subject of continuous improvement
Relevant qualification, ideally to degree level
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately!
Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity.
"Follow @LineUpAviation on Twitter for all our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the #LineUpAviation tag at any time! Thank you for your follow
You will be the focal point for offers and contracts and lead the commercial contract negotiation make informed decisions, building resilience into the network and setting best in class standards.
Role: Commercial Manager
Location: Portsmouth, 60% onsite
Hours: 37 hours per week
Hourly Rate: £48 per hour via an Umbrella company, inside IR35
Clearance: BPSS required before starting
What you'll be doing:
Reporting directly to the UK Head of Department within the Commercial and Contracts function, you will be responsible for managing a range of Contractual and Commercial topics including:
Providing Commercial support to complex bids which require innovation and creativity
Ongoing management of contracts ranging in values and up to hundreds of millions
Providing Commercial support to manage change on existing contracts
Reviewing and leading the negotiation of a variety of contractual agreements
Working closely with and managing key stakeholders to deliver profitable solutions ensuring that Commercial risks are highlighted, mitigated and governance is followed
Working with the procurement organisation to advise on key contractual obligations and risks, ensuring flow down of key terms
Managing in accordance with company procedures and contractual requirements, to ensure efficient and accurate performance
Developing relationship with customers to ensure smooth running of existing contracts
Working flexibly to provide support to the wider business in order to provide commercial guidance and management
Employing commercial best practice, efficiency and responsiveness within an ethical environmentRequirements:
Essential skills & experience:
Demonstrated experience within the commercial field
Experience in a customer facing role
Experience in a competitive bid situation
Proven negotiation and contract management skills
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to interact and influence across a range of stakeholders
Knowledge of the defence industry
Attention to detail
Problem solving ability
Understands the principles of project management, risk management and finance
Security cleared or ability to pass clearance at SC levelDesirable skills & experience
Cross-functional interaction with projects, finance, engineering and sales
Experience working with the UK MOD or Government on a range of proposals and contracts
Knowledge of Single Source Regulations and contracting in accordance with the Defence Reform Act
Experience in preparing and executing winning proposals
Experience in a competitive bid situation
Contract management and negotiation experience
Supplier management experience
A self-starter, capable of delivering a high-quality complex workload with minimum supervision
Experience in the subject of continuous improvement
Relevant qualification, ideally to degree level
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately!
Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity.
"Follow @LineUpAviation on Twitter for all our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the #LineUpAviation tag at any time! Thank you for your follow