Defence Commercial Manager

Job description

Are you an experienced commercial professional looking for an opportunity to play a key role in complex engineering and defence programmes? If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy bringing structure, governance and commercial oversight to high-value contracts, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

Niche Recruitment are proud to be partnering with MGI Engineering to recruit a Commercial Manager to support the delivery of cutting-edge projects across the defence, aerospace, automotive, marine and motorsport sectors. This hands-on role is focused on the commercial management of live engineering and defence contracts, supplier relationships and programme governance, offering the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and technical teams in a highly collaborative environment.

Company:

• Advanced engineering business operating across defence, aerospace, automotive, marine and motorsport sectors
• Significant growth within the defence market
• Fast-paced, innovative and highly collaborative environment
• Strong engineering and motorsport heritage
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and technical teams

The Role:

• Manage the commercial delivery of engineering and defence contracts
• Oversee supplier and subcontractor agreements
• Support programme delivery through change control and claims management
• Monitor commercial performance, risks and KPIs
• Work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Finance and Programme teams

About You:

• Experience within commercial contract management in defence, aerospace, engineering or advanced manufacturing
• Strong understanding of engineering programme delivery and commercial governance
• Knowledge of defence procurement frameworks
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Highly organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities

Package:

• Competitive
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Pension scheme

Interested? Apply today or get in touch with Niche Recruitment for a confidential conversation.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Witney

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-06-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English