Commercial Manager - Defence

Commercial Manager - Major Defence Infrastructure Programme
Glasgow | Hybrid Working (Minimum 3 Days On Site)
52-Week Contract
Inside IR35
£70.00-£87.00 per hour Umbrella

Drive Commercial Success on a High-Profile Defence Programme
Are you an experienced Commercial Manager with a strong background in NEC4 contracts and complex infrastructure projects?
We're looking for a commercially astute professional to join a major defence programme in Glasgow, playing a key role in managing commercial activities across a large, technically challenging project. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly regulated environment where your expertise will directly influence project performance, contract delivery, and commercial outcomes.

The Role
As Commercial Manager, you'll provide commercial leadership throughout the contract lifecycle, ensuring robust contract administration, effective risk management, and successful delivery against programme objectives.
You'll work closely with project teams, supply chain partners and key stakeholders to maximise commercial value while maintaining compliance with contractual obligations.
Key Responsibilities

Lead the commercial management of major engineering and infrastructure contracts.
Administer NEC4 contracts, with a particular focus on NEC4 Professional Services Contract (PSC).
Manage compensation events, change control and contractual correspondence.
Provide commercial advice to project teams and senior stakeholders.
Monitor costs, forecasts and commercial performance.
Identify and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
Support negotiations with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
Ensure commercial governance and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.What We're Looking For

Proven experience as a Commercial Manager on major infrastructure, defence, nuclear or other highly regulated projects.
Extensive working knowledge of NEC4 contracts, ideally including the Professional Services Contract (PSC).
Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Experience managing change, risk and contract administration.
Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.Contract Details

Location: Glasgow
Hybrid Working: Minimum 3 days per week on site (increasing to 5 days when project requirements dictate)
Duration: 52 weeks
Rate: £70.00-£87.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE equivalent available)
IR35: Inside IR35Security Requirements
Due to the nature of this programme:

Current SC Clearance is required, or you must be eligible to obtain it.
Applicants must be British Nationals.Apply Today
If you're an experienced Commercial Manager with strong NEC4 expertise and are looking to contribute to one of the UK's most significant defence programmes, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed