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Senior Mechanical Engineer (Plant & Building Services)

AWE's Facility Engineering Team is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer (Plant & Building Services) to deliver professional engineering services across our plant and equipment. Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer (Plant & Building Services) Location: Aldermaston, Berkshire Package: £47,690 - £66,000 + Allowance As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you'll be responsible for: Apply extensive expertise in mechanical building services and associated plant to oversee delivery of engineered solutions within the operational lifecycle phase.Review or originate modification packages, manage or review configured plant changes.Demonstrate leadership in escalating business risk or opportunities arising from the condition of engineered systems and structures in the interests of safety, regulatory compliance, quality, and reliability.Plan, manage, and collaborate to deliver sound, safe solutions to enable delivery of the programme and our obligations to society.Provide advice, guidance, progress reports, and supporting documentationProvide, develop, and maintain extensive domain knowledge and/or extensive subject matter expertiseAdhere to Company Management System requirements, relevant Technical Standards & Legislation, and business controls.Oversee application of Maintenance & Reliability Principles; review output from Failure Modes & Effects Analysis.Analyse relevant metrics and contribute to Key Performance Indicators and other reporting as required.Assist in Reliability Centred Maintenance planning and perform Root Cause Analysis.Advise colleagues or senior stakeholders in this respectUndertake compensated and non-compensated secondary roles providing various advisory or support capabilities, in particular of senior or delegated authority nature For Senior Mechanical Engineer roles we are particularly interested to hear from candidates with experience in some, or all the following: Extensive experience within Mechanical building services (HVAC, water systems etc.) and industrial processes (compressed gases & pneumatics, hydraulics, steam, packaged units, lifting equipment, cryogenics)A good awareness of relevant legislation, supporting ACOP, best practice, and common industry standardsExperience within the higher hazard / regulated industries (e.g. nuclear, petro-chem, pharma etc.)Experience leading projects/tasks and/or supervising, mentoring other/junior engineers or stakeholdersMembership of an engineering institution and/or Incorporated/Chartered Engineer or equivalentPrevious experience as an installer or maintainer likely beneficial We would love to hear from individuals with a minimum qualification L4 NQF (HNC) with suitable additional experience (a degree in an engineering discipline & chartership desirable), who are looking to further their career in a company that can offer superb training and development opportunities. Some reasons we think Senior Mechanical Engineers love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work. In addition, 208 hours of holiday each year (equal to at least 25 days leave) plus Bank Holidays. 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. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas. #LI-MR
Senior Safety Engineer - Mechanical

Senior Safety Engineer - Mechanical Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston. Package: £49,480 - £72,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Let us introduce the role AWE is now recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Safety Engineer to become a member of our Mechanical Safety Team, within our Engineering Safety Organisation, who provide complex professional engineering judgement for the effective implementation of technical engineering safety. You'll be responsible for the following: Setting, managing, and assessing standards of competence for Mechanical Engineering Safety Appointed people such as Authorised Persons and Nominated Persons.Reviewing suitability of Mechanical safe systems of work for maintenance delivery by AWE and contract personnel for compliance with relevant regulations.The review legislative records pertaining to engineering safety.Providing advice on the safe and effective implementation of engineering safety and making judgement on the safe and effective implementation of engineering safety within area of authority.Having oversite of supply chains specialist contractors application of engineering safety when delivering tasks.Providing technical support in resolving complex and multifaceted issues across the business.Supporting the development and efficient operation of the Engineering Safety Organisation. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in the following: Strong mechanical engineering background with an engineering/mechanical-related qualification (Level 4/HNC/HND) or equivalent suitable experience.Good understanding of PUWER, LOLER, PSSR, and associated inspection and maintenance requirements.Conversant in relevant British Standards and Industry Standards.Demonstrable knowledge and experience of maintaining mechanical building services, HVAC systems, industrial gas systems.Preferably held or holds an Authorising Engineer / Authorised Person appointment (AUENG/MS1/AP11/APMPS or equivalent).The ability to deliver engineering across an equivalent manufacturing and/or research environment comprising a range of infrastructure facilities and associated manufacturing and/or research plant and equipment.Experience of working on large civil construction projects - desirable.Experience of identifying, managing and reporting on engineering safety risks to senior management.Previous experience of leading the delivery of engineering services across the life of an asset. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 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. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Important things you need to know: You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.
HVAC Mechanical Engineer

Working within our Facility Engineering team, we are looking to appoint an experienced HVAC Mechanical Engineer to deliver professional engineering services across our plant and equipment. Title: HVAC Mechanical Engineer Location: Between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: Up to £52,000 + Excellent Benefits (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. As a HVAC Mechanical Engineer you'll be responsible for: Producing modification packages, manage configured plant changes, and act as intelligent client in acquiring or specifying engineering services or productsIdentifying and escalate business risk or opportunities arising from the condition of engineered systems and structures in the interests of safety, regulatory compliance, quality, and reliabilityTaking ownership of engineering issues or opportunities. Plan, manage, and collaborate to deliver sound, safe solutions to enable delivery of the programme and our obligations to societyProviding advice, guidance, progress reports, and supporting documentation (or review) to stakeholders including Senior Leadership, Operations Management, Process Owners, Operators, Maintainers, and OccupantsAdhering to Company Management System requirements, relevant Technical Standards & Legislation, and business controls. Professional, ethical, and courteous conductApplying Maintenance & Reliability Principles; enact as directed by planning, output from Failure Modes & Effects AnalysisAnalysing relevant metrics and contribute to Key Performance Indicators and other reporting as requiredAssisting in Reliability Centred Maintenance planning and perform Root Cause Analysis For HVAC Mechanical Engineer roles we are particularly interested to hear from candidates with experience in some, or all the following: Mechanical building services (HVAC, water systems etc.) and industrial processes (compressed gases & pneumatics, hydraulics, steam, packaged units, lifting equipment, cryogenics), with good awareness of associated electrical & control systemsExperience within mechanical ventilation, especially within specialised applications such as containment including pressure cascade and LEV.A good awareness of relevant legislation, supporting ACOP, best practice, and common industry standardsExperience within the higher hazard or regulated industries (e.g., nuclear, petro-chem, pharma etc.)Previous experience as an installer or maintainer likely beneficial, although this role is more akin to consultancy services in lieu of hands on technical tasksA L4 NQF (HNC) with suitable additional experience or degree in an engineering discipline Some reasons we think HVAC Mechanical Engineers love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work. In addition, 208 hours of holiday each year (equal to at least 25 days leave) plus Bank Holidays. 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. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas. #LI-MR
Authorised Person - Electrical

Authorised Person - Electrical Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston. Package: £39,280 - £49,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Let us introduce the role AWE is currently recruiting for an Authorised Person (Electrical) to provide engineering safety services in support of operational and capital requirements. This will include exercising and advising electrical safety practices in accordance with the AWE Engineering Safety Management System to enable safe delivery of the crucial work we do at AWE. Here's a look at what you'll be responsible for: Advise and undertake plant shutdowns and isolationsEnsure baseline configuration related to safetyProvide supervision of nominated and instructed persons undertaking electrical safety workApply technical knowledge for engineered systems and structuresInterpret and deliver requirements from the order book which may include troubleshooting, quoting, reporting, design, commissioning and handover as requiredIdentify and escalate business risk where applicable to plant and engineered systemsMake evidence-based engineering decisions to solve technical problems Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: A recognised Electrical Engineering-related qualification (ONC/OND/HNC/Level 4 RFQ etc)Knowledge and experience of electrical safety engineering safety legislation and regulationsProven ability to deliver across industrial/manufacturing/research environment incorporating infrastructure facilities, plant and equipmentExperience of delivering facilities engineering and maintenance services across the life of an asset Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 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. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Important things you need to know: You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.
Network Engineer

Network Engineer Closing Date: 24th April 2025 Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston. Package: £46,130 - £60,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) A relocation package may be available (terms and conditions apply). Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Let us introduce the role AWE is currently recruiting for a Network Engineer to join the High-Performance Computing Group , which sits within our Physics sub-function. This role is ideally suited to an experienced network professional who is comfortable working in a multivendor environment. Working within the High-Performance Computing Group, the successful candidate will be part of a small team that provides specialised network support to a range of teams within the group. It will involve working across the AWE site and possibly at other locations in the UK. You will be expected to play a part in designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the network that provides connectivity to some of the UK's largest supercomputers and supporting infrastructure. The ability to work with others and to communicate clearly are essential Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: A degree in a Computer Science related subject or significant relevant experience.Network design, installation and decommissioning experience. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Data Centre technologies such as underlay / overlay networks and non-blocking network designs.Proven experience working with some of: Arista, Extreme Networks, Fortigate, Paloalto Networks.Troubleshooting and monitoring multi-vendor environments.Linux experience and scripting in a Linux environment.Fibre optics and troubleshooting fibre infrastructure.A willingness to travel both in the UK and occasionally overseas. You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 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. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. #LI-KT
Facility Engineering Task Manager

AWE is currently recruiting for a Facility Engineering Task Manager to manage and oversee delivery of professional engineering services to enable the Principal Asset Engineer in fulfilment of the strategy for the upkeep of all assets and equipment AWE needs in order to deliver the Programme. Title: Facility Engineering Task Manager Location: Aldermaston, Berkshire Package: £47,690 - £69,000 (dependant on suitability and level of experience) Working for one of the area's largest employers and enjoying an excellent work/life balance, our engineers gain experience on a wide variety of equipment and projects and can make a direct and visible contribution to the successful running of the business. As a Facility Engineering Task Manager, this will give you the opportunity to: · Provide leadership to Engineering personnel (Shape the future to inspire trust, build effective relationships to clarify purpose, energise the team to deliver results, and be a model for personal excellence, integrity and accountability) · Identify engineering task requirements from the relevant Area's Operations Manager · Deliver engineering tasks to schedule, budget and quality requirements · Identify strategic engineering resource to support future programme of work in own Tech Centre · Maintaining and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player For Facility Engineering Task Managers we are particularly interested to hear from candidates with experience in some, or all of the following: · HNC/HND with suitable additional experience · Ability to deliver engineering projects across a range of infrastructure facilities and associated manufacturing and/or research plant and equipment · Leading the delivery of engineering services across the life of an asset · Project, Contract and Engineering Management Experience with knowledge of CDM Some reasons we think Maintenance & Reliability Engineers love it here: · 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work. · In addition, 208 hours of holiday each year (equal to at least 25 days leave) plus Bank Holidays. · 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. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide' . Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas.
Electrical Engineer (Plant & Building Services)

Working within our Facility Engineering team, we are looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Engineer (Plant & Building Services) to deliver professional engineering services across our plant and equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for you to apply your expertise to deliver engineering solutions during the lifecycle of our facilities and in return receive excellent training and development to help you further your career. Title: Electrical Engineer (Plant & Building Services) Location: Reading Salary: £37,860 - £52,000 depending on experience plus allowances As an Electrical Engineer you'll be responsible for: Apply expertise in electrical building services and associated plant to deliver engineered solutions within the operational lifecycle phase. Produce modification packages, manage configured plant changes, and act as intelligent client in acquiring or specifying engineering services or productsIdentify and escalate business risk or opportunities arising from the condition of engineered systems and structures in the interests of safety, regulatory compliance, quality, and reliabilityTake ownership of engineering issues or opportunities. Plan, manage, and collaborate to deliver sound, safe solutions to enable delivery of the programme and our obligations to societyProvide advice, guidance, progress reports, and supporting documentation (or review) to stakeholders including Senior Leadership, Operations Management, Process Owners, Operators, Maintainers, and OccupantsAdhere to Company Management System requirements, relevant Technical Standards & Legislation, and business controls. Professional, ethical, and courteous conductApply Maintenance & Reliability Principles; enact as directed by planning, output from Failure Modes & Effects Analysis. Analyse relevant metrics and contribute to Key Performance Indicators and other reporting as required. Assist in Reliability Centred Maintenance planning and perform Root Cause Analysis For Electrical Engineer roles we are particularly interested to hear from candidates with experience in some, or all the following: Electrical building services (UPS, HV - LV, BMS, HVAC, water systems etc.) and industrial processes with good awareness of associated mechanical & control systemsA good awareness of relevant legislation, supporting ACOP, best practice, and common industry standardsExperience within the higher hazard / regulated industries (e.g., nuclear, petro-chem, pharma etc.).Membership of an engineering institution and/or Incorporated Engineer or equivalentPrevious experience as an installer or maintainer likely beneficial, although this role is more akin to consultancy services in lieu of hands on technical tasks We would love to hear from individuals with a minimum qualification L4 NQF (HNC) with suitable additional experience (a degree in an engineering discipline desirable), who are looking to further their career in a company that can offer superb training and development opportunities. Some reasons we think Electrical Engineers love it here: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work. In addition, 208 hours of holiday each year (equal to at least 25 days leave) plus Bank Holidays. 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. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas. #LI-MR
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Plant & Building Services)

AWE's Facility Engineering Team is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer (Plant & Building Services) to deliver professional engineering services across our plant and equipment. Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer (Plant & Building Services) Location: Aldermaston, Berkshire Package: £47,690 - £66,000 + Allowance As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you'll be responsible for: Apply extensive expertise in mechanical building services and associated plant to oversee delivery of engineered solutions within the operational lifecycle phase.Review or originate modification packages, manage or review configured plant changes.Demonstrate leadership in escalating business risk or opportunities arising from the condition of engineered systems and structures in the interests of safety, regulatory compliance, quality, and reliability.Plan, manage, and collaborate to deliver sound, safe solutions to enable delivery of the programme and our obligations to society.Provide advice, guidance, progress reports, and supporting documentationProvide, develop, and maintain extensive domain knowledge and/or extensive subject matter expertiseAdhere to Company Management System requirements, relevant Technical Standards & Legislation, and business controls.Oversee application of Maintenance & Reliability Principles; review output from Failure Modes & Effects Analysis.Analyse relevant metrics and contribute to Key Performance Indicators and other reporting as required.Assist in Reliability Centred Maintenance planning and perform Root Cause Analysis.Advise colleagues or senior stakeholders in this respectUndertake compensated and non-compensated secondary roles providing various advisory or support capabilities, in particular of senior or delegated authority nature For Senior Mechanical Engineer roles we are particularly interested to hear from candidates with experience in some, or all the following: Extensive experience within Mechanical building services (HVAC, water systems etc.) and industrial processes (compressed gases & pneumatics, hydraulics, steam, packaged units, lifting equipment, cryogenics)A good awareness of relevant legislation, supporting ACOP, best practice, and common industry standardsExperience within the higher hazard / regulated industries (e.g. nuclear, petro-chem, pharma etc.)Experience leading projects/tasks and/or supervising, mentoring other/junior engineers or stakeholdersMembership of an engineering institution and/or Incorporated/Chartered Engineer or equivalentPrevious experience as an installer or maintainer likely beneficial We would love to hear from individuals with a minimum qualification L4 NQF (HNC) with suitable additional experience (a degree in an engineering discipline & chartership desirable), who are looking to further their career in a company that can offer superb training and development opportunities. Some reasons we think Senior Mechanical Engineers love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work. In addition, 208 hours of holiday each year (equal to at least 25 days leave) plus Bank Holidays. 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. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas.
Mechanical Engineer (Plant & Building Services)

Working within our Facility Engineering team, we are looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Engineer (Plant & Building Services) to deliver professional engineering services across our plant and equipment. Title: Mechanical Engineer (Plant & Building Services) Location: Between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: £37,860 - £52,000 + Excellent Benefits (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. As a Mechanical Engineer (Plant & Building Services) you'll be responsible for: Producing modification packages, manage configured plant changes, and act as intelligent client in acquiring or specifying engineering services or productsIdentifying and escalate business risk or opportunities arising from the condition of engineered systems and structures in the interests of safety, regulatory compliance, quality, and reliabilityTaking ownership of engineering issues or opportunities. Plan, manage, and collaborate to deliver sound, safe solutions to enable delivery of the programme and our obligations to societyProviding advice, guidance, progress reports, and supporting documentation (or review) to stakeholders including Senior Leadership, Operations Management, Process Owners, Operators, Maintainers, and OccupantsAdhering to Company Management System requirements, relevant Technical Standards & Legislation, and business controls. Professional, ethical, and courteous conductApplying Maintenance & Reliability Principles; enact as directed by planning, output from Failure Modes & Effects AnalysisAnalysing relevant metrics and contribute to Key Performance Indicators and other reporting as requiredAssisting in Reliability Centred Maintenance planning and perform Root Cause Analysis For Mechanical Engineer roles we are particularly interested to hear from candidates with experience in some, or all the following: Mechanical building services (HVAC, water systems etc.) and industrial processes (compressed gases & pneumatics, hydraulics, steam, packaged units, lifting equipment, cryogenics), with good awareness of associated electrical & control systemsA good awareness of relevant legislation, supporting ACOP, best practice, and common industry standardsExperience within the higher hazard or regulated industries (e.g., nuclear, petro-chem, pharma etc.)Previous experience as an installer or maintainer likely beneficial, although this role is more akin to consultancy services in lieu of hands on technical tasksA L4 NQF (HNC) with suitable additional experience or degree in an engineering discipline Some reasons we think Mechanical Engineers love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work. In addition, 208 hours of holiday each year (equal to at least 25 days leave) plus Bank Holidays. 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. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas.
Senior Safety Engineer - Electrical

Senior Safety Engineer - Electrical Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston. Package: £47,690 - £70,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Let us introduce the role AWE is now recruiting for several Senior Electrical Safety Engineers to join our Electrical Safety Team, within our Engineering Safety Organisation, who provide complex professional engineering judgement for the effective implementation of technical engineering safety. You'll be responsible for the following: Setting, managing, and assessing standards of competence for Electrical Engineering Safety Appointed people such as Authorised Persons and Nominated Persons.Reviewing suitability of Electrical safe systems of work for maintenance delivery by AWE and contract personnel for compliance with relevant regulations.The review legislative records pertaining to engineering safety.Providing advice on the safe and effective implementation of engineering safety and making judgement on the safe and effective implementation of engineering safety within area of authority.Having oversite of supply chains specialist contractors application of engineering safety when delivering tasks.Providing technical support in resolving complex and multifaceted issues across the business.Supporting the development and efficient operation of the Engineering Safety Organisation. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in the following: Strong electrical engineering background.Good understanding of The Electricity at Work Regulations, BS 7671, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. Knowledge of Electrical safety on construction sites HSG141, DSEAR Regulations, and associated inspection and maintenance requirements is desirable.Good understanding of relevant British Standards and Industry Standards.A recognised engineering/electrical-related qualification (Level 4/HNC/HND etc) or equivalent suitable experience, such as EngTech MIET.Demonstrable knowledge and experience of maintaining Electrical building services.Preferably held or holds an Authorising Engineer / Authorised Person appointment.The ability to deliver engineering across an equivalent manufacturing and/or research environment comprising a range of infrastructure facilities and associated manufacturing and/or research plant and equipment.Experience of working on large civil construction projects - desirable.Experience of identifying, managing and reporting on engineering safety risks to senior management.Previous experience of leading the delivery of engineering services across the life of an asset. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 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. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Important things you need to know: You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.