Commercial Officer

Job Title:

Commercial Officer

Location:

HM Naval Base, Portsmouth (HMNBP)

Service Area:
Commercial - Service Delivery

Hours of Work: 37 per week

Contract Type:
Permanent

Salary: £32,500 - £37,500

• Support the day‑to‑day commercial management of Maintenance and Alongside Services, ensuring activities comply with contractual requirements under the FMSP contract.
• Administer and manage service‑related contracts, reviewing work orders, monitoring compliance and ensuring commercial controls across reactive, planned, and project‑based maintenance activities; support subcontractor performance monitoring and payment applications for accuracy and compliance.
• Validate cost capture, support forecast and budget development, and ensure expenditure aligns with authorised funding and contractual entitlements.
• Provide information for reporting, audits and performance reviews, ensuring contractual obligations are met and evidence is clear.
• Assist in the administration of change‑control processes associated with Maintenance and Alongside Services.

• Commercially focused and driven; thrive in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Strong commercial mindset with ability to balance value for money, contractual compliance and service delivery performance.
• Can work independently and as part of an integrated team, building strong relationships across operational, commercial and client interfaces.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and governance.
• Knowledge and experience of terms & conditions in an infrastructure or engineering environment.
• Professional certifications such as WCC Foundation or CIPS are desirable but not essential.
• Solid understanding of commercial, quantity surveying or contract management principles within an infrastructure or engineering environment.
• Confidence in supporting cost control activities and contract administration.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Holiday purchase scheme after successful completion of probation.
• Early finish on Friday.
• Discretionary company bonus scheme.
• Enhanced pension scheme – employee contribution 4% & company contribution 6%; contribution can be increased to 6% to raise company contribution to 10%.
• Life assurance x 4 (subject to scheme T&C).
• Access to internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Group income protection.
• Flexible parental benefits (if applicable).
• Free on‑site parking.
• Internal employee assistance network.
• Continued professional career development.
• Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme).
• Occupational health & wellbeing services.
• Discount off entry into the Historic Dockyard.

We will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to accommodate any disability. We welcome applications from individuals of every social or cultural background, age, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or belief.