AWE is recruiting a Contract Manager (Quantity Surveyor) to deliver post contract management of complex construction / infrastructure contracts within commercial (supply chain), to ensure that the objectives of AWE are met in spirit.

All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application. Location: Reading, with free onsite parking. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. As the Contract Manager you will understand the requirements of contracts, frameworks and agreements that the Business entered into and advise on how to get the most favourable outcomes for AWE, that put delivery to time, cost and quality at the centre. You will be involved in governance planning, administering contracts, contract options management, KPI reviews, managing tier 1 suppliers, contract disputes/resolution, agreeing work orders and liaising with stakeholders. We are seeking individuals with commercial contract management experience, ideally with a Quantity Surveyor background, who have public procurement regulations knowledge. You will have an understanding of the end-to-end procurement process, including pre and post contract, and experience of utilising contract management tools such as CEMAR. To ensure success as a Contract Manager, you will ideally have previous experience of NEC 4 contracts, and an understanding of business requirements for the assigned areas and will be motivated to drive value for money, applying industry leading contract management techniques to mitigate commercial risk. Supervising contract execution to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines. Monitoring the implementation and performance of KPI's. Managing and mitigating risks. 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. xehkeey Typically 2-3 days onsite per week. #LI-Hybrid