Commercial Contract Manager

Commercial Manager

Location:

Alton

Reports to:

Senior Bid Manager

• Competitive salary - £45,000-£50,000 (DOE)
• Strong Annual Bonus
• Opportunity to join a stable, well-established global organisation
• Clear career development pathways and strong internal progression

Our client is seeking a Commercial Manager to join their order-winning team and take end-to-end ownership of complex bid activities. Reporting to the Senior Bid Manager, the role is central to shaping commercial strategy, supporting sales teams, and successfully converting opportunities into awarded contracts.

This position suits a commercially astute professional who can develop pragmatic, innovative solutions while effectively identifying and managing risk.

Our client is a global industrial organisation with a long-standing market presence, delivering engineered products, systems, and services across multiple sectors.

• Lead cross-functional bid teams, collaborating with Sales, Legal, Finance, Procurement, and Technical functions
• Develop and execute commercial strategies for project and aftermarket opportunities
• Identify, evaluate, and manage commercial, contractual, and financial risks in line with governance requirements
• Review, draft, and negotiate contractual terms and conditions, providing clear recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Provide commercial input into pricing strategies, cost models, and financial assessments
• Support a smooth transition from bid phase to delivery through effective contract handover

• Strong commercial acumen with experience of complex contractual terms, including FARs/DFARs and UK/US export controls
• Ability to build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
• Capability to understand technical product offerings and bid documentation
• Strong problem-solving skills and a solutions‑focused mindset
• Highly self‑motivated with the ability to lead across matrix environments
• Excellent communication, presentation, and teamwork skills

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Experience reviewing and negotiating contracts within oil & gas, power generation, or energy sectors
• Background in commercial, sales, customer service, engineering, or technical product sales

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