Role overview
Senior Commercial Manager at Babcock International Group
Location: Walsall, West Midlands + Hybrid Working Arrangement
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF67464
Lead Strategic Growth in Defence and Engineering Excellence. At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Commercial Manager at our Walsall site, near Birmingham, West Midlands.
The role
As a Senior Commercial Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping commercial strategy and driving performance across our Engineering and Systems Integration business unit. This is a pivotal leadership role where your decisions will directly impact national defence capabilities, operational excellence, and long-term business success.
* Lead commercial strategy and operations for the West Midlands production site
* Drive governance and provide expert guidance across contract activities
* Negotiate with customers, suppliers, and partners to secure optimal outcomes
* Develop and manage pre-contractual agreements and commercial documentation
* Collaborate with leadership to support bids, tenders, and growth initiatives
This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 2 - 3 days in the office/onsite and 1 -2 days working from home.
Essential experience
* Demonstrating a strong track record in contract negotiation and commercial governance
* Applying legal frameworks and principles to complex commercial environments
* Influencing senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility
* Managing full contract lifecycles in multi-disciplinary settings
* Interpreting financial data and driving cash control and billing performance
Qualifications
* Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in a commercial discipline
* Experience in defence, engineering, or vehicle manufacturing sectors – is preferred
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many positions are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.
What We Offer
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
* Employee share scheme
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading and Be Kind Day benefits
* Development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme
Closing date
Closing date: 18/09/2025
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