Commercial Manager – Defence

Company: Resourcing Group
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Location: Southampton
Job Description:

Due to continued growth and new project wins, our client is looking for Commercial Managers to join their team and work across a range of defence sector programmes. Roles are available at various levels depending on your experience.

This is a hybrid position, with 3 days expected on-site with the client and 2 days remote or from your nearest office.

Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.

Project locations include areas around: Bristol, London or Manchester

As a Commercial Manager, you’ll be supporting public sector clients with a wide range of commercial services that may include but are not limited to:

  • Supporting end-to-end procurement processes – from strategy and sourcing through to contract award

  • Working closely with internal teams and stakeholders to deliver commercial insights

  • Running tenders, evaluating suppliers, and negotiating contracts

  • Managing the contract lifecycle and ensuring compliance with relevant public sector regulations (including DSPCR, PCR, PA)

  • Monitoring supplier performance and helping drive improvements and innovation

  • Identifying and mitigating commercial risks, ensuring projects stay on track

  • Leading or supporting commercial transformation and change initiatives

  • Collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, from delivery teams to government agencies

Qualifications

  • Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent practical experience

  • Relevant professional qualifications such as CIPS, or equivalent commercial/procurement experience

  • Experience in procurement, contract management, and supplier negotiations – ideally in defence, infrastructure, or public sector

  • Familiar with contract forms such as NEC, JCT, or FIDIC

  • Able to analyse cost and risk data to support decision-making

  • SC clearance or ability to obtain

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Benefits on Offer:

  • Competitive salary

  • Support to gain professional qualifications

  • Structured learning & development pathways

  • Flexible working and hybrid arrangements

  • Employee assistance programme

  • Company pension

  • Season ticket loan

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Ability to buy/sell annual leave

  • Social events and team activities

  • Corporate gym memberships

  • Mentorship opportunities

  • Access to a range of digital learning platforms

Posted: March 27th, 2026