Commercial Manager - Engineering and Defence Location: Kidlington, UK Our client, a leading organisation within the aviation and engineering sector, is hiring a commercially astute, results-driven Commercial Manager to join their high-performing Commercial Operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in managing major UK Government and defence contracts within a regulated, contract-heavy environment. What you''ll be doing: Lead the commercial and contractual management of significant defence and government contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations such as the Procurement Act 2023, DSPCR, and SSRO requirements. Prepare and oversee contractual reporting, including SSRO-mandated reports, Contract Pricing Statements, and Final Price Adjustments. Manage the full contract lifecycle, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and payment schedules are met, with a focus on allowable costs, contract profit rate, and cash flow. Act as the primary commercial contact for Government/Defence clients, leading negotiations, amendments, change orders, and reporting. Collaborate with internal teams including Sales, Engineering, Production, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Finance, and Programme Management to support contract success. Contribute to process improvements around SSRO compliance and best practices. What you''ll bring: Degree in Business, Law, or a related field. Proven experience in contract management within defence, aerospace, or highly regulated engineering sec