Senior Estates & Liabilities Commercial Lead – Reading

AWE plc; Gallowstree Common; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day working fortnight

270 hours annual leave

Pension scheme (9–13%)

Life Assurance

Professional development funding

Job summary

AWE plc is seeking an experienced commercial leader to oversee the commercial performance, governance and strategic management of a major Estates & Liabilities portfolio, ensuring value is delivered and risk is managed.

Reporting to the Commercial Contract Delivery Director, you will lead four Principal Contract Managers and their teams, shaping investment decisions and sustaining the UK’s defence estate with a high-visibility mandate.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading commercial teams across major infrastructure estates or capital investment portfolios.
• Proven ability to develop commercial strategy and negotiate high-value contracts.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and managing risk in complex organisations.

Responsibilities

• Set the commercial direction, priorities and performance expectations for a strategically important Estates & Liabilities portfolio.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies that maximise value, improve performance and effectively manage risk.
• Lead complex negotiations and provide strategic direction on major commercial and contractual decisions.

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Commercial leadership

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

AWE plc is seeking an experienced commercial leader to oversee the commercial performance, governance and strategic management of a major Estates & Liabilities portfolio, ensuring value is delivered and risk is managed.

Reporting to the Commercial Contract Delivery Director, you will lead four Principal Contract Managers and their teams, shaping investment decisions and sustaining the UK’s defence estate with a high-visibility mandate.