Commercial Deal Architect
Basingstoke or Bristol (preferred) | Regular Travel Across the South of England
A leading technology and engineering organisation is seeking a highly skilled Commercial Deal Architect to play a pivotal role in shaping, structuring and closing major commercial deals across high-value, strategically important programmes.
This is a senior commercial leadership position operating at the forefront of complex customer engagements in the tech and defence sectors.
As the Commercial Deal Architect, you will operate at senior and executive levels, leading commercial strategy, major negotiation activity and the overall commercial framework for large, business-critical campaigns. You will work closely with multi-discipline capture teams, influence internal and external stakeholders, and drive commercially robust, innovative deal structures that unlock long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the commercial strategy and deal architecture for major campaigns and high-value opportunities.
* Shape, structure and negotiate complex agreements, including customer contracts, teaming agreements, MoUs and collaboration arrangements.
* Develop pricing strategies, risk/reward models and commercial governance frameworks.
* Act as the senior commercial voice within global capture teams, advising executives and influencing decision-making.
* Build and maintain senior-level customer relationships, ensuring strong long-term commercial outcomes.
* Provide leadership, guidance and coaching to commercial and supply chain professionals embedded within campaigns.
* Drive identification and mitigation of key commercial risks throughout the bid lifecycle.
* Support long-term business growth by ensuring the right commercial capabilities and approaches are deployed across major opportunities.
What We’re Looking For
* A proven, demonstrable track record of closing large-scale deals in the technology or defence sector — essential.
* Strong experience leading complex contract negotiations with senior stakeholders.
* Deep understanding of commercial strategy, pricing, risk management and commercial governance.
* Ability to operate at pace in a fast-moving environment, influencing executives and shaping high-value commercial outcomes.
* Experience managing or mentoring commercial teams in matrix environments.
* Degree in Law, Business, or a related discipline; relevant professional accreditation (e.g., IACCM, MCIPS) highly beneficial.
* A commercially astute, highly accountable self-starter who can work autonomously at a senior level.
Why Apply?
* Work on industry-leading, high-value programmes with major national importance.
* Operate with real influence and visibility at executive level.
* Excellent package, including £100–130k base, bonus, car allowance and share incentives.
* Flexible base, with a preference for Basingstoke or Bristol.