Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, South East, UKCommercial ManagerPortsmouth | Hybridup to £48 per hour Inside IR35We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join our Commercial & Contracts function. In this role, you will manage a broad range of commercial and contractual activities across high-value, complex programmes. You will act as a key advisor to internal teams, ensuring commercial best practices, risk management and governance are consistently applied.You will be joining a leading organisation within the defence and space sector, known for delivering cutting-edge technology and large-scale mission-critical programmes. The environment is fast-paced, highly collaborative, and focused on innovation, operational excellence and long-term customer partnerships.Essential Skills & ExperienceDemonstrated commercial or contract management experience.Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage customer-facing interactions.Experience working on competitive bids or tenders.Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to influence across teams.Understanding of project management, risk and financial principles, with ability to obtain SC clearance.If you're looking to take on a high-impact role within a fast-paced defence and space environment, we'd love to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ