AWE's Facility Engineering Team is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer 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.
Location: Aldermaston, Berkshire
Package: £47,690 - £66,000 + Allowance
This will give you the opportunity to
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, and act as intelligent client in acquiring or specifying engineering services or products. Mentor/advise colleagues in this respect
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. Advise colleagues or senior stakeholders in this respect
Take 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 society. Assist Task Management in setting strategic priorities, management of resources, and ensuring compliance with our regulatory framework or process arrangements
Provide advice, guidance, progress reports, and supporting documentation (or review) to stakeholders including Senior Leadership, Operations Management, Process Owners, Operators, Maintainers, and Occupants. Provide, develop, and maintain extensive domain knowledge and/or extensive subject matter expertise
Adhere to Company Management System requirements, relevant Technical Standards & Legislation, and business controls. Capacity to advise and oversee others in this regard. Influencing or proposing development of processes. An exemplar of professional, ethical, and courteous conduct
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 respect
Undertake compensated and non-compensated secondary roles providing various advisory or support capabilities, in particular of senior or delegated authority nature
We are particularly interested to hear from candidates with some, or all of 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), with good awareness of associated electrical & control systems
A good awareness of relevant legislation, supporting ACOP, best practice, and common industry standards
Experience within the higher hazard / regulated industries (e.g. nuclear, petro-chem, pharma etc.)
Experience leading projects/tasks and/or supervising, influencing or mentoring other/junior engineers or stakeholders
Membership of an engineering institution and/or Incorporated/Chartered Engineer or equivalent
Previous 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 & chartership desirable), who are looking to further their career in a company that can offer superb training and development opportunities.
Why AWE?
As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:
Time to recharge your batteries with a generous 270 hours (including Bank Holidays) of annual leave
9 day working fortnight - every other Friday off and possibility of flexible working hours (role dependent)
A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (up to 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
Free on-site parking
Life Assurance
Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site
Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
Relocation assistance (terms & conditions apply)
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.