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Commercial Manager

KBR

Commercial Manager

full-timePosted: Aug 20, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026United Kingdom, Surrey, Leatherhead

Job Description

Title:Commercial ManagerA career at KBR can change the world — and change your life. If you’re ready, let’s get started. The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager on the contract delivery side of the business, with the occasional opportunity to support new bid activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you will play a pivotal role to help drive value, manage commercial risk, and establish strong contractual foundations for project success.As Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for providing commercial oversight across a varied portfolio of contracts, working closely with operational and project delivery teams.Role ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement commercial strategies that support business objectives and revenue growth.Identify opportunities to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and customer value.Manage commercial risks and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are in place.Build and maintain strong customer and internal stakeholder relationships.Ensure contractual obligations are clearly understood and effectively managed.Collaborate with operational teams to ensure successful contract delivery including providing commercial guidance to project teams.Work closely with finance teams to ensure accurate revenue recognition, cost control, forecasting and support business planning and budgeting activities.Ensure all commercial activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.Support audit requirements and risk management processes.Control and manage variations, change events, and contract administration processes including development of pricing.Support continuous improvement of commercial processes and governance frameworks.Skills & Experience RequiredProven experience in a Commercial or Contracts Manager role including managing change.Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence project outcomes.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Strong negotiation, commercial reporting and cost management skills.Experience supporting operational teams.High attention to detail with strong analytical capability.Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.Experience in risk management.Advanced skills across the Microsoft suite, in particular Excel and Word.LocationThe role is hybrid where 3 days per week will be spent in KBR and / or client offices across London, Surrey and Wiltshire.Security RequirementsSC Clearance must already be held or able to be achieved.Due to the secure nature of this work, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply.Belong. Connect. Grow.At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow.KBR Benefits & MoreJoin Our Talent Community!KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Locations

  • United Kingdom, Surrey, Leatherhead
  • United Kingdom, Surrey

Skills Required

  • Commercialintermediate
  • risk managementintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Control and manage variations, change events, and contract administration processes including development of pricing. (experience)
  • Support continuous improvement of commercial processes and governance frameworks. (experience)
  • Proven experience in a Commercial or Contracts Manager role including managing change. (experience)
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence project outcomes. (experience)
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. (experience)
  • Strong negotiation, commercial reporting and cost management skills. (experience)
  • Experience supporting operational teams. (experience)
  • High attention to detail with strong analytical capability. (experience)
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure. (experience)
  • Experience in risk management. (experience)
  • Advanced skills across the Microsoft suite, in particular Excel and Word. (experience)
  • SC Clearance must already be held or able to be achieved. (experience)
  • Due to the secure nature of this work, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply. (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement commercial strategies that support business objectives and revenue growth.
  • Identify opportunities to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and customer value.
  • Manage commercial risks and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are in place.
  • Build and maintain strong customer and internal stakeholder relationships.
  • Ensure contractual obligations are clearly understood and effectively managed.
  • Collaborate with operational teams to ensure successful contract delivery including providing commercial guidance to project teams.
  • Work closely with finance teams to ensure accurate revenue recognition, cost control, forecasting and support business planning and budgeting activities.
  • Ensure all commercial activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

Benefits

  • general: Join Our Talent Community!
  • general: KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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