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On behalf of AWE, we are looking for a Commercial Programme Director Inside IR35 for a 12 month contract based in Hybrid Working (2 days per week on site in Aldermaston, Reading and remaining WFH)

What if you could work on something that you can’t test… but cannot afford to fail? Something that could have spent years on a submarine, is launched into outer space (where the temperature is below -250c), comes hurtling through the atmosphere, being heated up and shaken and then must work? Some challenge. That’s exactly what the team of over 6,500 people at AWE do every day delivering important work, in support of the most important mission – keeping the nation safe.

AWE plays a crucial role in national nuclear security. Their role in nuclear deterrence and their specialist technical assistance to nuclear threat reduction is vital in the defence against the most serious threats faced by the UK. Working to support the defence of our country, AWE has a clear mission to keep everyone, the environment, their products and information, sites, and everything around them, safe and secure.

SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be eligible and willing to undergo these checks.

Role purpose:

This is a new role that has been created to provide enhanced commercial leadership and accountability. As senior lead you will work with the Group Commercial Director to create the team business plan and deliver transformation in people, systems, and process to embed leading edge commercial practice.

AWE is seeking an experienced Commercial Director to lead is infrastructure commercial solution. The role will report to the Group Commercial Director and be accountable for leading a team of 50-60 FTE to deliver an annual investment programme of circa £400m per annum in five key programme areas:

• Building Works – delivering series of upgrades to existing building fabric and systems
• Civil Works – delivering new car parks and building extensions.
• Equipment Re-kits – replacing obsolete complex equipment and technology.
• Utilities Works – delivering improvement works to our electrical, gas and steam networks.
• Demolition & Decommissioning – ensuring hazardous waste is removed from surplus assets and completing safe demolition activity.

The main duties and responsibilities of the Commercial Programme Director will be:

• Business Partnering – Embedded with programme managers to understand business needs and translate into effective procurement strategies.
• Commercial Governance – managing commercial risk register, reporting rhythm and chairing Infrastructure Commercial Boards to ensure senior stakeholders are aware of key commercial risks and progress.
• Supplier Relationship Management – managing strategic supplier relationships and ensuring supplier deliver performance outcomes and quality framework.
• Contract Operations - ensuring monthly payment application, Fee review and that all contractual terms related to NEC3 and NEC4 contract are applied.
• Contract Change – working with project managers and suppliers to address contract change events and risk mitigation.
• Contract Disputes – address strategic disputes to protect AWE commercial interests.

Essential:

• Previous Head of Commercial/Commercial Director experience
• Strong experience in creating, leading and developing high performing teams
• Excellent people and communication skills
• Strong people leader
• Experience presenting to C-Suite stakeholders
• Commercial governance experience
• Strong procurement experience
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Previous Infrastructure experience
• Contract management experience
• NEC3 and NEC4 contract knowledge and experience
• Experience supporting procurement activity on a large scale project/programme
• Ability to interact with all levels, often responding with little notice, or changing priorities

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

AWE’s ambition is to create workplaces that recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and where people feel able to be themselves at work. They strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, AWE guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

Armed Forces Covenant

AWE guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".