Senior Commercial Lead – Complex Infra Contracts (Hybrid)

AWE; England; On-site; GBP 63,270 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Pension scheme

Maternity/Paternity leave

Career development funding

Employee assistance program

Life Assurance

Discounts

Special leave policy

Hybrid working

Job summary

AWE in Reading is seeking a Principal Commercial Manager to act as the client-side authority for large, complex infrastructure contracts, delivering value for money and robust risk management across the project lifecycle.

You will lead a team, govern contract performance, manage relationships with Tier 1 suppliers and mentor commercial professionals, supported by a 9-day working fortnight and broad benefits.

Responsibilities

• Act as Client Commercial Manager for large, complex infrastructure contracts across their full lifecycle ensuring they deliver value for money and achieve the objectives
• Provide commercial management leadership, ensuring risk, change and performance are managed effectively and proportionately
• Lead a team that manages supplier payments and analysis of contract and subcontract agreements
• Set and maintain contract governance, reporting, assurance and standards, aligned to organisational objectives
• Lead engagement with Tier 1 suppliers, including the management of complex issues and disputes
• Influence and advise senior internal stakeholders, bringing clarity to complex commercial decisions
• Lead, develop and mentor commercial management professionals, building capability and confidence across teams
• Draft, review and negotiate complex contractual arrangements
• Support the wider business through shared learning for continuous improvement
• Support the organisation with future business planning of capital spend

Job description

AWE in Reading is seeking a Principal Commercial Manager to act as the client-side authority for large, complex infrastructure contracts, delivering value for money and robust risk management across the project lifecycle.

You will lead a team, govern contract performance, manage relationships with Tier 1 suppliers and mentor commercial professionals, supported by a 9-day working fortnight and broad benefits.