Commercial Manager

Engineered to Protect, that's our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. This is a key role working with one of SEAs largest customers within a defence environment. You will be working on current and future platforms, and working closely with project management, technical teams and wider stakeholders to deliver compliant bids into the Customer.
The Commercial Manager will be based at our Bristol site. This role allows for flexible working.
The salary for this role is up to £70k, depending on experience.
What you'll be doing In this role it will be your job to negotiate and agree Customer Contracts and other relevant commercial documents. You will also be responsible for drafting, negotiating and agreeing sub-contracts and major or complex procurement agreements
It will be your job to manage customers and be a key customer commercial contact. You will also undertake commercial management of sub-contractors and Coordinate Contract Reviews for new projects.

The skills you need Experience managing defence-related contracts within engineering, manufacturing or naval environments
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Management experience with the ability to work in teams
Experience in Government procurement
Experience working within the MOD, Defence or Aerospace industry
Qualifications in contract law or a general law degree would be desirable
Expertise within methods of contracting and T&C's
Knowledge of Customer through life support
Knowledge of pricing, terms and conditions and other contractual documentation.
Experience in delivering commercial sales transactions, negotiation, bid preparation.

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient.

We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.
What we offer
At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we're always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:
Work life balance Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
25 days' annual leave, plus buy and sell
Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
Half day Fridays
Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave

Family & wellbeing Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
Health Cash Plan
All Staff Bonus
Group Pension Plan of up to 8% employer contribution
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing Centre
Sports & Social activities
Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
Canada Life GP and financial advice
Life assurance policy
Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
Development opportunities, including online learning

Facilities & resources Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
Private seated lunch areas
Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
Onsite showers and toiletries provision
Free onsite parking