Head of Commercial in Reading

Job description

Description

We are working with a major UK defence client who are embarking on a groundbreaking complex construction programme. They are seeking to appoint a Head of Commercial to lead the post-contract management of a £multi-billion portfolio within this nationally significant project. This initiative forms part of a long term investment exceeding £20 billion, delivering new manufacturing, research, and technical facilities essential to the UK’s future capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for post-contract management of a £multi-bn infrastructure portfolio.
• Collaboratively manage design, construction and manufacturing relationships across a complex supply chain.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery performance with optimal risk management.
• Oversee cost strategies and lead commercial negotiations.
• Grow, nurture and lead a high-performing commercial team.
• Build collaborative, trusting relationships with government stakeholders.

Experience & Qualifications

• Extensive post-contract management experience in major infrastructure projects (such as Nuclear, Defence, Energy, Rail, Water, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing etc).
• Inspiring leader with experience of managing large-scale, high performing commercial teams.
• Knowledge of public procurement and standard contracts (NEC, JCT, FIDIC).
• Excellent stakeholder management skills in a regulated environment. Experience managing government stakeholders is an advantage.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial discipline, RICS or CIArb.
• SC Clearance or willingness to obtain.

Eligibility

• 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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Reading

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

18-10-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English