Commercial Manager

Winfrith Newburgh, England, United Kingdom — TKMS ATLAS UK

Type of contract:Full-time, Permanent
Experience level:Professionals
Remote work:Not possible
Job field:Business Development
Status:Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible
Posting date:2026/09/30
Job number:40850
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Commercial Manager

Are you an experienced Commercial Manager with the expertise to lead complex contract negotiations and manage commercial risk within the defence sector?

We’re looking for a Commercial Manager to join our Commercial team, reporting to the Head of Commercial. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting business growth by leading commercial activity across bids, contract negotiations and contract management. Working closely with colleagues across the business, you’ll help ensure commercial success while protecting the interests of TKMS ATLAS UK.

Our Commercial team provides expert guidance on contractual and commercial matters across UK Ministry of Defence programmes, UK prime contractors and international customers. As part of our continued growth, you’ll contribute to delivering commercially robust solutions that support our strategic objectives and enable the successful delivery of innovative maritime defence programmes.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for leading the commercial aspects of bids and contracts throughout their lifecycle, ensuring commercial risks are effectively managed while supporting successful programme delivery. Working with internal stakeholders, customers and key partners, you’ll play an integral role in developing strong commercial relationships and ensuring contractual compliance.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading the commercial input into bids and proposals, ensuring an appropriate balance between commercial opportunity and risk.
  • Negotiating and agreeing contracts with customers, suppliers and strategic partners.
  • Providing commercial and contractual advice across UK and international defence programmes.
  • Managing contracts throughout their lifecycle, including contract changes and ensuring contractual compliance.
  • Identifying, assessing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks.
  • Supporting governance and ensuring compliance with company policies, legislation and regulatory frameworks.
  • Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers and external partners.
  • Maintaining accurate contractual records, correspondence and key commercial documentation.
  • Supporting the Head of Commercial and providing guidance to junior members of the Commercial team.

We’re looking for someone who has:

  • Significant commercial management experience, ideally within the UK defence sector and/or international defence markets.
  • Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including contracts, NDAs, MoUs, teaming agreements and licence agreements.
  • Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial risk management and compliance frameworks.
  • Experience managing complex commercial negotiations and delivering practical commercial solutions.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build positive relationships at all levels.
  • Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
  • A degree in a relevant subject is desirable, along with membership of a relevant professional body such as WorldCC (formerly IACCM).

Why TKMS ATLAS UK?

With a reputation for providing innovative underwater systems for the Royal Navy (RN) and export customers, TKMS ATLAS UK operates from our Headquarters on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Through science, engineering and R&D we convert data into information, knowledge and capabilities that challenge the status quo, delivering winning advantage at the frontline.

Our people are at the heart of our success. An open and stimulating workspace empowers our teams to be creative, collaborative and act with integrity. Despite our continued growth, we pride ourselves on maintaining a friendly and welcoming culture.

As well as offering excellent career development opportunities, you’ll benefit from:

  • Competitive salary
  • Free Lunch at the onsite restaurant
  • Career development and training
  • Pension with up to 1.5x employer contributions
  • 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days after five years and 30 days after ten years
  • Dental cover and Employee Assistance Programme
  • Flexible working patterns
  • Permanent position based at Dorset Innovation Park, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester

At TKMS ATLAS UK, we support our staff to create a healthy work-life balance and encourage applications from individuals seeking part-time, condensed hours or full-time opportunities.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC (Security Clearance).

Important to us

Health and Wellness

Safety & Health

The health of our employees is our top priority. We set standards for safe working conditions.

The health of our employees is our top priority. We set standards for safe working conditions.

Compensation and Salary

Fair compensation & retirement provision

We offer fair salaries and support retirement savings to value our employees in the long term.

We offer fair salaries and support retirement savings to value our employees in the long term.

Diversity and Inclusion

Collegiality & Diversity

We promote a strong team spirit and an open culture where diversity is welcome.

We promote a strong team spirit and an open culture where diversity is welcome.

Professional Development

Development & Growth

We invest in the training of our employees so that they can develop professionally and personally.

We invest in the training of our employees so that they can develop professionally and personally.

Work-Life Balance

Flexibility & Work-Life Balance

We enable flexible work models so that our employees can balance work and private life well.

We enable flexible work models so that our employees can balance work and private life well.

Creative and Innovation

Creative freedom & culture of mistakes

An environment that encourages initiative and views mistakes as learning opportunities is innovative and motivating.

An environment that encourages initiative and views mistakes as learning opportunities is innovative and motivating.

Sustainability and Environment

Sustainability

We act responsibly and are committed to a sustainable future.

We act responsibly and are committed to a sustainable future.

Onboarding and Training

Individual Onboarding

An individualized onboarding ensures a successful start and quick integration of new colleagues.

An individualized onboarding ensures a successful start and quick integration of new colleagues.

We value diversity

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, and identity.

Company

With a reputation for providing innovative underwater systems for the Royal Navy (RN) and export customers, TKMS ATLAS UK operates from our Headquarters on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Through science, engineering and R&D we convert data into information, knowledge and capabilities that challenge the status quo, and offer winning advantage at the frontline. Our people are at the heart of our success. An open and stimulating workspace empowers and encourages our people to be creative and act with integrity. Despite our continued growth, TKMS ATLAS UK prides itself on retaining a friendly and welcoming culture. As well as boasting a substantial benefits package, we offer progression and personal development opportunities, competitive remuneration, flexible working and a generous pension scheme. The continuous investment in our unique in-house test and integration facilities has supported TKMS ATLAS UK’s growth in supplying UK and global markets with submarine and ship systems. This includes sonar, autonomous systems, marine electric actuation and mine counter-measures. Our Portland Harbour waterside facilities provide an excellent environment to test systems at sea. As a leading innovative maritime systems company, TKMS ATLAS UK operates throughout all phases of the acquisition and engineering lifecycles, from concept to In-service Support.

From receiving your documents to acceptance: the application process

Step 1

Submit application

Have you found your dream job? Then apply directly online through our job portal. You will receive an immediate confirmation of receipt – also check your spam folder.

Step 2

Review of your documents

Our recruiting team carefully reviews your application. Please give us some time – you will definitely receive feedback.

Step 3

Selection process

You have convinced us? Then we invite you to an aptitude test or a comparable selection procedure. Show us what you are capable of – we are looking forward to seeing you.

Step 4

Assessment test (depending on profession)

For some vocational training occupations and dual study programs, an additional test is required. You will be informed in good time and receive all the information you need.

Step 5

Personal conversation

If everything goes well, we will invite you to a job interview. Here we will get to know each other better – and you will learn everything about your possible entry at TKMS.

Notes on application

In no time, you have submitted your online application to TKMS. As long as the job advertisement is posted on our career page, you can apply.

We conduct the interviews online or on-site. You will receive detailed information during the application process.

For more information about TKMS, our products, and locations, you can find it directly on our company website.

We wish you good luck with your application!

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