Commercial ManagerPortsmouth - 80,000 + 10% bonusI''m working with a growing technology company in Portsmouth building advanced immersive training and simulation solutions, primarily for defence and complex technical environments.They''re looking for a Commercial Manager to take ownership of the commercial and contractual side of the business across bids, programmes and supplier relationships.This is a hands-on role in a scaling SME, so it''s not just governance and paperwork. You''ll be involved from opportunity stage through to contract delivery and close out, helping the business win work, manage risk properly, and run projects commercially in a disciplined way.What you''ll be doing Leading commercial and contractual oversight across bids and live programmes Supporting leadership with commercial strategy, pricing and contract negotiations Managing supplier agreements and strengthening supply chain performance Ensuring governance, regulatory compliance and risk management across projects Acting as the commercial bridge between delivery teams, leadership and customersWhat they''re looking for Around 5+ years in a commercial role within defence Strong understanding of defence contracts, terms and regulatory frameworks Confident negotiator who can operate commercially in a fast-moving SME Good financial awareness across pricing, risk and programme delivery Someone organised, pragmatic and comfortable influencing stakeholdersWhy the role is interestingThis is a chance to join a