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Do you have the commercial know-how to support bids and contracts for some of the UK's most advanced naval technologies?We are looking for a Commercial Officer to join the established Commercial team at TKMS Atlas UK based at Winfrith, Dorset. This role has become available as they look to strengthen their commercial function to support exciting new programmes with the UK Ministry of Defence and major UK prime contractors. The Commercial team ensures bids and contracts are commercially robust, compliant, and successfully delivered.As a Commercial Officer, you will work across the full contract lifecycle, from developing competitive bids to managing live contracts and customer relationships. You will collaborate with project, engineering, finance, and legal teams to balance commercial opportunity with risk and deliver high-quality outcomes.Key responsibilities include: Supporting commercial input into bids and proposals, ensuring compliance and appropriate risk/reward balanceAssisting with contract negotiations and agreements with customers, partners, and suppliersManaging live contracts to ensure performance, compliance, and customer satisfactionIdentifying and reporting key obligations, liabilities, and risksMaintaining accurate contractual documentation and recordsProviding commercial advice to project teams across UK MoD, UK primes, and international customersBuilding strong internal and external relationships to support effective contract deliveryUpholding company policies and legislative frameworks throughout the contract lifecycle You will report to a Senior Commercial Manager and be part of a friendly, collaborative team that partners closely with all areas of the business.The ideal candidate will have: Experience in a customer-facing commercial or contract management roleUnderstanding of contract law, risk, and compliance frameworksStrong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skillsA proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to work independentlyAmbition to progress to Senior Commercial Officer or Commercial ManagerDefence sector experience or drafting agreements (NDAs, MoUs, licences) is advantageous but not essential TKMS Atlas UK provides innovative underwater systems for the Royal Navy and international customers. Based on the Jurassic Coast, they combine science, engineering, and R&D to deliver world-class sonar, autonomous, and maritime systems. Their collaborative culture values creativity, integrity, and continuous learning.They offer: Competitive salaryCareer development and training opportunitiesPension with up to 1.5x employer contributions25 (increasing to 28 days after 5 years employment and 30 days after 10 years)Dental cove & Employee Assistance ProgrammeFlexible and hybrid working The successful candidate must be eligible for full Security Clearance (SC).At TKMS ATLAS UK, we support our staff to create work-life balance and encourage applications from individuals who are looking for part time or condensed hours as well as full time opportunities.TPBN1_UKTJ