Commercial Officer / Partner

Job Title:  Commercial Officer / Partner
 
Contract Type:  Permanent 

Flexibility: At BMT, we believe people do their best work when they have the freedom to balance their professional and personal lives. We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different, so we’re always happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you. While we can’t guarantee every request, we will always listen and explore options that support both you and the needs of the role.

Location:  Flexible – with an average of 1 day per week in office and with Bath focussed team meetings.

About BMT

BMT is dedicated to solving some of the most important engineering challenges of our time. Our people use their technical excellence to deliver practical, meaningful solutions that make a real difference.

We are committed to building a safer, more efficient, and more sustainable future. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our mission, shaping our culture and supporting our purpose.  Learn more about us at www.bmt.org.

Joining BMT means joining a company that invests in you. As an Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) organisation, we’re independent and free from external shareholders — allowing us to reinvest in our people and make decisions that support long‑term success.

You’ll have access to a wide range of benefits that support your health, family life, financial wellbeing, and personal development, including:

As a Commercial Office / Partner within the Commercial Team, you will play a key role in supporting business growth and protecting commercial interests across BMT’s UK & Europe region. Acting as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for commercial matters, you will provide expert guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from bidding and contract negotiations through to successful delivery. You will draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including confidentiality agreements, customer and supplier contracts, tenders, proposals and teaming agreements. Working closely with both internal and external stakeholders, you will help resolve commercial issues, manage risk and ensure compliance with BMT’s governance framework and delegated authorities. The role also offers opportunities to engage directly with customers and suppliers, supporting the development of strong commercial relationships and enabling sustainable business growth.

You are a commercially minded professional with a law degree (or equivalent experience) and a strong understanding of contract management within a defence, government, or regulated environment. You have experience supporting bids, contract negotiations,  with the ability to identify commercial risks, develop practical solutions, and provide clear advice to stakeholders at all levels. Confident reviewing and drafting a wide range of agreements, you understand key contractual concepts, including intellectual property, export controls, cyber security requirements, liabilities, pricing mechanisms, and public sector procurement practices.

You are highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while maintaining accurate records and governance standards. Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills enable you to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. Equally comfortable working independently or as part of a collaborative team, you are proactive, adaptable, and committed to promoting commercial best practice while supporting business growth and successful project delivery.