Our client, a market leader in manufacturing and engineering services, seeks a Commercial Manager to join their Stansted base. Reporting to the CEO, The commercial manager’s main roles include the management of opportunities for the business (bid/no bid), prioritising the estimator’s workload, reviewing contract T’s & Cs, completing bid tenders and supervising employee performance Main Responsibilities and Duties:

• Accountable for ensuring compliance with applicable customer contractual requirements and regulations in all aspects of the activity. Monitoring the day-to-day commercial performance of each customer account.
• Point of contact for customers regarding commercial issues and topics. Develop strong working relationships with customers at a working level.
• Regularly liaising with existing clients to manage expectations. Establish appropriate review meetings.
• Manage a bid/no-bid process to ensure value-added and low-risk business.
• Manage a team of estimators to ensure all requests for pricing is completed promptly and accurately.
• Ensuring all relevant data/drawings/models are supplied prior to quoting. 
• Work with the Estimators and Procurement to ensure material, bought out and Subcon pricing is supplied promptly.
• Completing bid package compliance paperwork as per the RFP instructions. Gathering the information from the relevant departments and fill in the customer templates.
• Managing the contract review process (correct price, lead time and T&Cs) and ensuring it’s closed out.
• Conduct reviews of NDAs, LTAs, and contracts to identify risks to Inflite.
• Review and negotiate customer T&Cs in advance of signing or dispute.
• Ensure secure upkeep of commercial electronic records, in line with data protection regulations.
• Undertaking tasks as agreed that are within your experience, skills and capabilities as directed by the company.

Experience and Skills Required:

• Be able to manage workflow effectively
• Good understanding of contract law
• Successful track record in people management and leadership
• Experience in costing work packages 
• Excellent planning and organisation skills 
• Team Player with excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Good understanding of MS Office, Excel and business systems and procedures.

The attractive package with an annual salary of £55,000 - £65,000 also includes, amongst others, professional growth and development, ongoing training and certification programmes, life assurance, an employee assistance programme, and enhanced maternity and paternity schemes. This opportunity within a supportive and innovative environment is not to be missed. Send your CV to .