Contract Manager - Infrastructure (Hybrid, 9-Day Fortnight)

AWE; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

9-day fortnight

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Job summary

AWE is seeking an experienced Contract Manager in Reading, offering hybrid working with three on-site days in a long week and two on a short week. The role includes managing high-value contracts and supplier relationships as part of our Future Infrastructure Programme teams.

You will contribute to post-contract management, negotiations, supplier performance and commercial risk to drive value for money and ensure delivery against contractual commitments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial or contract management.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management including post-contract activities.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts or NEC principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of high-value contracts and supplier relationships.
• Support post-contract management, negotiations and supplier performance.
• Drive value for money and ensure contract commitments are met.
• Develop contracting strategies and manage commercial risk.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial negotiations

NEC contracts

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Contract law

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Collaborative approach

Supply chain awareness

Job description

AWE is seeking an experienced Contract Manager in Reading, offering hybrid working with three on-site days in a long week and two on a short week. The role includes managing high-value contracts and supplier relationships as part of our Future Infrastructure Programme teams.

You will contribute to post-contract management, negotiations, supplier performance and commercial risk to drive value for money and ensure delivery against contractual commitments.