Strategic Estates & Master Planning Leader

Atomic Weapons Establishment; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

270 hours annual leave

Pension scheme (contributory)

Professional development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Atomic Weapons Establishment is seeking a Head of Master Planning to lead the development and delivery of the Establishment Master Plan and Infrastructure Capability Plan, shaping the long-term estate strategy to support our mission for decades to come.

This senior role requires strong strategic leadership, extensive experience in estate planning and infrastructure, and the ability to engage with executive leaders across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in estate planning, master planning, infrastructure strategy or related discipline.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver long-term strategic plans.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing at executive level.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, risks and governance within a complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance and approval of AWE's Establishment Master Plan and Infrastructure Capability Plan, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term estate strategy.
• Shape and coordinate future infrastructure and land use requirements across AWE locations, balancing competing priorities to optimise investment and capability outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand business needs and develop integrated plans that support organisational growth and operational delivery.
• Provide strategic advice and assurance to senior leaders on estate planning, capability risks, opportunities and investment priorities.
• Oversee estate planning governance, including chairing land and property forums and supporting decision-making processes.
• Ensure effective management of estate capability risks, maintaining accurate and up-to-date planning information to support future delivery.
• Lead the provision and development of AWE's Geographical Information System (GIS) capabilities.
• Manage investment planning and budget oversight, providing scrutiny, challenge and recommendations to support effective resource allocation.
• Champion AWE's values, mission and regulatory compliance requirements, ensuring robust governance across estate planning activities.

Skills

Estate planning

Master planning

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

People management

Governance

Communication

Decision making

Education

Degree in Estate Management/Planning/Engineering

Job description

Atomic Weapons Establishment is seeking a Head of Master Planning to lead the development and delivery of the Establishment Master Plan and Infrastructure Capability Plan, shaping the long-term estate strategy to support our mission for decades to come.

This senior role requires strong strategic leadership, extensive experience in estate planning and infrastructure, and the ability to engage with executive leaders across multiple locations.