Commercial Manager | Engineering Consultancy | Bristol | £60 - 70,000 (doe)

Finitas are delighted to be partnering with an innovative engineering consultancy in their search for a Commercial Manager to join their team. This is a newly created role reporting into Commercial Director and you will be managing a team of 3 people.

This is an exciting opportunity where you will be working with an array of clients across Aerospace, Defence, Security and Technology businesses. The ideal candidate will have several years commercial experience likely to have been gained in a defence or central government focussed businesses.

You will be imparting your great knowledge and experience with junior members of the team, whilst supporting with their day to day management. You will also have a wide-ranging responsibility across reviewing, drafting and negotiating a range of agreements including prime and subcontracts, NDAs, MOUs, teaming agreements and back-to-back subcontracts. You will also be responsible for leading the commercial governance process for bids that fall within your remit.

Please note that you will be required to work in their London office two days a week and there will be occasional travel to their client sites.

Experience required:

• Must be degree educated - ideally Law.
• Previous people management or mentoring experience.
• Experience of contract law and demonstrable ability to draft and negotiate contract terms.
• Experience of negotiating contract terms with clients.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with both internal & external parties including stakeholders.
• Knowledge of contractual documents including NDAs, MOUs, teaming agreements, sub- and prime contracts used in a consulting environment.
• Knowledge of industry and government contracts including but not limited to CCS, aerospace, defence and MOD.

This is a brilliant opportunity offering unparalleled exposure to a wide range of clients across multiple industries - definitely NOT one to be missed!

Please note you must be a UK resident - sponsorship is not offered.

So, if you have the right experience, please apply now! Or alternatively, please get in touch with Raj .