Associate Commercial Lead
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Andover, Glasgow, or Wyton/ Hybrid |
| Area | Uk-wide, UK |
| Sector | Procurement & Commercial |
| Salary | £590 Per Day |
| Start Date | April 7th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Jack Latter |
| Job Ref | 7403-PSR1JP00101046 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for an Associate Commercial Lead to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be based in Andover, Glasgow, or Wyton/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
The client operates Permanent Joint Operational Bases (PJOBS) in the Falkland and Ascension Islands which collectively form British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI). The BFSAI estate provides regional critical defence capability. The current PJOBS infrastructure and facilities management contracts which maintain the estate ensure compliance to mandatory, regulatory and client standards providing vital life support services in these very remote locations.
The Facility Management (FM) services for BFSAI are currently delivered through several contractual arrangements which are due to expire in April 2027. In the Falkland Islands, FM services are split into two major contracts: a Hard FM service contract and a Soft FM service contract. In Ascension Island, there is a single Total FM contract delivering the services.
The procurement of the programmed Total FM services to BFSAI which was to replace the incumbent contracts was formally abandoned by the client in November 2025. Consequently, the client is required to stand up both the re-procurement of the long-term solution for FM in BFSAI and negotiate interim contract(s) to allow sufficient time for the new competition for the future services to be undertaken. The interim direct award contracts with the incumbents will ensure continuity of FM service delivery with no gaps in provision. Non-FM requirements that were expected to be met by new total FM contract will continue to be delivered by military personnel or via new individual short-term contract(s), to be procured separately.
These interim contracts need to be in place and operating by April 27 when the current contracts will naturally expire. As such we are seeking commercial professionals who can join the Defence Infrastructure Organisation PJOBS commercial team for a period (6 and 12 months) to facilitate the commercial delivery of the interim contract(s) to sustain critical FM services for BFSAI.
The key activities (non-exhaustive) that the successful applicants will be leading or supporting include:
- Finalisation of the Commercial Strategy.
- Drawing together the Statement of Requirement (SoR) and contract documents together ensuring these are aligned and coherent.
- Develop and execute a dialogue strategy and plan for each Industry Partner per contract.
- Support finance/quantity surveyors in the development of pricing schedules to support the delivery of the requirements (fixed, variable).
- Support finance/quantity surveyors in the development of pricing schedules based on ‘QDC like’ terms, including bottom-up costs, and allowable cost methodology.
- Facilitate the page turn and red team review of the full set of contract documents.
- Draw together the evaluation strategy and evaluation criteria (ensuring the golden thread from the user requirements).
- Develop the performance management regime, and contract management plan (ensuring the golden thread from the user requirements).
- Create the ITN packs.
- Execute the issue of the ITN’s, manage the clarifications and evaluation process (including supporting the allowable cost assessment).
- Develop negotiation strategies and manage negotiation period for each contract.
- Support the input and development of the evidence for the Information Note (and other required approvals boards).
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Finalisation of the Commercial Strategy.
