Commercial Manager – Maritime Salvage
Location: London (Hybrid or Remote)
Salary: £63,000 – £70,000 + Bonus
Language: English
Travel: Up to 150 days/year (mainly UK-based)

About the Role:

We are seeking a Commercial Manager to lead business development and project acquisition within the UK maritime salvage sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong network, proven commercial skills, and experience closing projects in this specialist area.

You will work closely with decision-makers and have the autonomy to define your own approach, within a company that values impact over bureaucracy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead business development and close deals in maritime salvage projects
• Build and maintain relationships with UK shipowners, underwriters, and maritime lawyers
• Manage the full commercial sales cycle from prospecting to contract closure
• Travel within the UK up to 150 days per year to engage with key clients and stakeholders
• Work independently with ownership of your strategy and objectives
• Identify and pursue opportunities in wreck removal, emergency response, and casualty management

Requirements:

• 5-10 years’ commercial experience within maritime, ideally salvage
• Established network within the UK maritime salvage industry, including underwriters and legal contacts
• Proven track record of winning projects and closing business
• Self-reliant, flexible, and positive approach to work
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working hybrid or remotely with significant UK travel

Why Join?

• Work directly with key decision-makers
• Autonomy to shape your role and working style
• Join a lean, entrepreneurial team-not a large corporation
• Flexibility to work in a way that suits you, with meaningful impact

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Callum Butterworth