About the role
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Commercial Director to be based at our Global Technology Centre, Bristol.
As a Commercial Director you will provide the following:
Commercial leadership for a customer-centred business across multiple locations for core integrated programme teams.
Data-driven business analysis, guidance and planning and actively contribute to commercial strategy across the business.
Ensure business compliance with statutory and GKN Aerospace governance.
How You'll Contribute
The Commercial Director will be responsible for the following:
Act as leader, expert and internal escalation point for negotiation and resolution of commercial claims to/from customers.
Ensure that compliancy and contracting risk (technical, financial, contractual) is properly understood and managed in the negotiation of terms and conditions for new business and ensure that all contracting obligations are fully understood.
Accountable for the deployed resources that manage the commercial bids, proposals and contract Gate reviews such that risks are understood, minimized and managed appropriately.
Provide key management information and analysis to make informed business decisions and to help drive business performance improvement, particularly cost competitiveness and cash generation.
Lead, motivate develop and serve the commercial function within programs. Responsible for the commercial team’s functional skills and professional development.
Ensure that the Commercial personnel wit…
