Defence Commercial Contracts Manager – Maritime Tech

1st Executive Ltd; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Portsmouth is seeking a Commercial Contracts Manager to shape high-profile radar products and services. This role involves supporting the commercial team, managing contract strategies, and leading negotiations to align with business objectives. The ideal candidate has strong customer focus and grounding in commercial principles. The company offers a competitive salary up to £60K and excellent corporate benefits including health offerings and flexible lifestyle perks.

Benefits

Competitive pension

Flexible wellbeing benefits

Employee share options

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in commercial principles, ideally within the defence or advanced engineering sector.
• Ability to identify and manage key risks in contracts.
• Experience guiding or managing people.

Responsibilities

• Support a busy Commercial team across customer contracts, bids, and strategic campaigns.
• Own commercial strategies covering pricing and contract development.
• Lead customer negotiations and collaborate with specialist functions.

Skills

Strong customer focus

Commercial principles

Understanding of contract law

Team management

Job description

A leading technology firm in Portsmouth is seeking a Commercial Contracts Manager to shape high-profile radar products and services. This role involves supporting the commercial team, managing contract strategies, and leading negotiations to align with business objectives. The ideal candidate has strong customer focus and grounding in commercial principles. The company offers a competitive salary up to £60K and excellent corporate benefits including health offerings and flexible lifestyle perks.