Contract Manager – Major Infra & Defence Programs

Atomic Weapons Establishment; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day working fortnight

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Job summary

Atomic Weapons Establishment is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to support the Future Infrastructure Programme and related commercial teams. You will manage high-value contracts and supplier relationships, ensuring delivery against commitments while optimizing value for money.

The role involves post-contract management, negotiations, and risk mitigation in a complex infrastructure environment. Hybrid working is available with a clear pathway to security clearance and UK government

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial or contract management, ideally within infrastructure or complex environments.
• Experience across the contract lifecycle, including post-contract management, mobilisation, and delivery.
• Experience with NEC contracts or strong understanding of NEC principles and application.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience of negotiations, change management and risk mitigation.

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 supply chain delivers against contractual commitments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and internal teams across complex programmes.

Skills

Contract management

NEC contracts

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Supply chain management

Contract lifecycle

Commercial governance

Dispute resolution

Post-contract management

Job description

Atomic Weapons Establishment is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to support the Future Infrastructure Programme and related commercial teams. You will manage high-value contracts and supplier relationships, ensuring delivery against commitments while optimizing value for money.

The role involves post-contract management, negotiations, and risk mitigation in a complex infrastructure environment. Hybrid working is available with a clear pathway to security clearance and UK government