Engineering Commercial Manager
Abingdon
Salary DOE
We are recruiting for an Engineering Commercial Manager to join a leading precision engineering company specialising in low-volume, highly complex components and assemblies.
This is a small, passionate, and highly dedicated team, committed to delivering exceptional standards on technically demanding projects for a portfolio of prestigious clients.
This role requires a deep technical understanding of precision engineering environments. Candidates must have experience working in highly regulated, high-precision sectors such as nuclear, medical, or bespoke engineering.
Please note:
Applicants must have strong GD&T knowledge and be able to confidently interpret highly complex engineering drawings. Without this, candidates cannot be considered.
The Role
You will take ownership of customer enquiries from initial review through to contract completion, ensuring accurate costing, robust commercial decisions, and strong customer relationships.
Key responsibilities include:
- Evaluating complex engineering drawings and specifications to generate accurate cost estimates
- Producing detailed quotations with clear technical and commercial rationale
- Managing contracts end-to-end, ensuring delivery, margin, and customer satisfaction
- Leading contract reviews with a "right first time" mindset
- Liaising with customers, suppliers, and internal teams on technical and commercial matters
- Driving profitability through cost control, process improvement, and supply chain optimisation
- Supporting project management of new work and ensuring smooth introduction into production
Essential Requirements
- Strong GD&T expertise (non-negotiable)
- Proven ability to interpret highly complex engineering drawings (non-negotiable)
- Experience in a high-precision engineering environment (non-negotiable) (e.g. nuclear, medical, or bespoke engineering sectors)
- Background in precision machining / subcontract engineering
- Experience in estimating, commercial management, or technical account management
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, methods, and tooling
- Excellent communication skills - able to engage at all levels
- Commercially astute with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
Desirable
- Experience in low-volume, high-complexity environments
- Knowledge of Lean / Continuous Improvement
- Supplier negotiation and supply chain experience
Due to the nature of the role, candidates must be eligible for security clearance.
If you're a technically strong commercial professional who thrives on complexity and precision, we want to hear from you.
