Senior Commercial Manager

Role: Senior Commercial Manager
Location: United Kingdom (UK Citizenship required)
Security Clearance: UK Security Check (SC)
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 (dependent on experience)
Work Options: Flexible and hybrid working available

A leading defence and security customer of Meritus is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead commercial and contracts management activities on high-value programmes across multiple sectors including Cyber, Maritime, and Aerospace. This role is ideal for someone with a strong commercial background and experience managing complex defence contracts.

• Lead commercial strategy and governance across major programmes.

• Act as deputy to the Head of Contracts when required.

• Serve as the primary commercial contact for multi-million-pound contracts throughout the contract lifecycle.

• Develop and negotiate contracts, including pricing and scope, with careful consideration of risk and reward.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across programmes, finance, business development and supply chain.

• Provide guidance on high-value and complex proposals and negotiations.

• Line manage a team of Commercial Officers, focusing on their development and capability growth.

• Relevant degree (e.g. Law, Business, Economics).

• Significant commercial management experience within defence, business, IT, or engineering environments.

• Proven track record in building strong client relationships.

• Experience in managing proposals of medium to high complexity and value.

• Demonstrable leadership and team management experience.

• Skilled in creating innovative commercial solutions and negotiation strategies.

• Experience in commercial process development and governance.

• Flexible and hybrid working options, including compressed hours (with every other Friday off).

• Private healthcare, performance-related bonuses, and a wide range of other benefits.

• Ongoing career development and training opportunities.

Due to the nature of the work, UK citizenship is required and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain SC level security clearance.