Strategic Contract Manager - Infrastructure Delivery (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

9-day working fortnight

Pension scheme

Life Assurance 4x salary

Employee discounts

Flexible working

Job summary

Atomic Weapons Establishment is seeking a Contract Manager in Reading to oversee infrastructure, engineering or service contracts from delivery through close-out. You will provide commercial judgement, manage day-to-day activity, and protect AWE's commercial position while ensuring compliance with governance and performance requirements.

The role focuses on post-award management within an integrated team, with hybrid working and a strong emphasis on collaboration with procurement, finance, and

Qualifications

• Experience managing infrastructure, engineering, or service contracts.
• Strong governance, records, and change control experience.
• Ability to collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage NEC contracts across the delivery lifecycle and support the Project Manager.
• Administer contract records, notices, variations, and payments on time.
• Monitor supplier performance against milestones and KPIs.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities; escalate when needed.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Contract management

Risk management

Supplier management

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Atomic Weapons Establishment is seeking a Contract Manager in Reading to oversee infrastructure, engineering or service contracts from delivery through close-out. You will provide commercial judgement, manage day-to-day activity, and protect AWE's commercial position while ensuring compliance with governance and performance requirements.

The role focuses on post-award management within an integrated team, with hybrid working and a strong emphasis on collaboration with procurement, finance, and