Lead post-contract management of a multi‑billion‑pound defence infrastructure portfolio.
1 months ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Reading, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
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Works on major projects in rail, highways, energy, aviation, and utilities.
Specialises in retained executive search, leadership assessments, talent mapping, and outplacement for built-environment clients.
Combines deep sector insight with a team of consultants and research specialists.
Unusual fact: Founder previously led transportation recruiting teams.
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Role
Description
stakeholder relations
post‑contract management
cost strategy
delivery management
supply chain
team leadership
Build collaborative, trusting relationships with government stakeholders.
Overall responsibility for post-contract management of a £multi-bn infrastructure portfolio.
Oversee cost strategies and lead commercial negotiations.
Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery performance with optimal risk management.
Collaboratively manage design, construction and manufacturing relationships across a complex supply chain.
Grow, nurture and lead a high-performing commercial team.
Requirements
leadership
quantity surveying
rics
nec
stakeholder management
sc clearance
Inspiring leader with experience of managing large-scale, high performing commercial teams.
Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial discipline, RICS or CIArb.
Knowledge of public procurement and standard contracts (NEC, JCT, FIDIC).
The successful candidate must hold or be willing to obtain security clearance. To join AWE in this role you will need to be a British Citizen who has resided in the UK for the last 5 years. Please visit https://www.awe.co.uk/careers/working-at-awe/ for more information.
Excellent stakeholder management skills in a regulated environment. Experience managing government stakeholders is an advantage.
SC Clearance or willingness to obtain.
Extensive post-contract management experience in major infrastructure projects (such as Nuclear, Defence, Energy, Rail, Water, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing etc).