Strategic Estates & Infrastructure Commercial Leader

AWE plc

Reading

Hybrid

GBP 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

9-day working fortnight
Pension scheme 9–13%
Family friendly policies
Professional development funding
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Discounts on everyday spending
Volunteer/paid leave

Job summary

AWE plc in Reading seeks an experienced commercial leader to oversee multi-hundred-million-pound contracts across estate maintenance, utilities, asset renewal, enabling works, demolition and infrastructure investment. You will lead four Principal Contract Managers and their teams to shape delivery, investment and commercial outcomes across the estate.

The role reports to the Commercial Contract Delivery Director and requires strong leadership, risk management and stakeholder engagement to

Qualifications

  • Degree with extensive leadership experience in a commercial function.
  • Proven track record in major infrastructure or regulated sectors.
  • Willingness to obtain and maintain security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Set the commercial direction and performance expectations for a major Estates & Liabilities portfolio.
  • Develop and implement strategies to maximise value and manage risk.
  • Oversee contractual obligations, performance, change, and governance.
  • Lead negotiations and strategic decisions with suppliers.
  • Develop capability and succession within the team.
  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders on investment priorities.

Skills

Commercial leadership
Strategic negotiation
Stakeholder management
Team leadership
Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
RICS/CICES membership (advantageous)

Job description

AWE plc in Reading seeks an experienced commercial leader to oversee multi-hundred-million-pound contracts across estate maintenance, utilities, asset renewal, enabling works, demolition and infrastructure investment. You will lead four Principal Contract Managers and their teams to shape delivery, investment and commercial outcomes across the estate.

The role reports to the Commercial Contract Delivery Director and requires strong leadership, risk management and stakeholder engagement to

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