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