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AWE Aldermaston, Berkshire
Sep 30, 2025
Contractor
We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team, working on the Building Better Workplace Programme. (BBWP) This is an 18 month Fixed Term Contract. Location: RG7 4PR . Role split between Aldermaston and Green Park Reading, with free onsite parking . Package: Salary from 64,780 - 90,000 (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 As the Senior Project Manager you will be leading the Building Better Workplace Programme and be responsible for day-to-day operational programme management and governance. Your focus will be on steering the team to meet timescales, monitoring project progress, commercially managing delivery partners, and delivering to cost, quality, and safety. You will be leading and working within a matrix team to ensure project success thus enabling AWE's critical mission. In your role you will: Manage projects with focus on Governance (compliance and reporting). Support the preparation of executive programme reviews. Management of project resources (people, money). Lead the planning of the task/project or function. Lead, support, and initiate change against the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB). Lead, initiate and perform risk and opportunity identification and subsequent actions. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following: A Project Management practitioner qualification/membership or equivalent experience would be beneficial. Demonstrating excellent stakeholder management skills and natural ability to build and maintain customer relationships across all levels. Experience in change and transformation programmes. Experience of business location. Experience in Infrastructure Programmes. Experience to manage multiple and/or complex, high value, cross-functional projects. Skills to create and update all project documentation, including project management plans and supporting risks, assumptions, actions, issues & dependencies. Demonstrable application of methods to track project deliverables including implementing key performance indicators and producing project progress reports. Ability to lead and initiate risk techniques to manage complex project risks and interdependencies with efficient mitigation and contingency plans. Experience to manage projects through a lifecycle and the associated governance, including stage gate approvals. Dynamic and supportive approach to team management, encouraging and empowering team members to quickly adapt and respond to change and to adopt the company's vision. 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'. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically, 3 days on site per week.
AWE Reading, Oxfordshire
Sep 30, 2025
Full time
Utilities Operations Engineer - High Voltage AP (SAP) Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: Up to 50,000 (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 As a Utilities Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and contractor works activities within the bounds of your appointed Electrical Network delivery area. You will hold Authorised Person appointments and undertake work activities within your appointed area. Key Responsibilities as part of your day-to-day role: Produce, and review switching schedules / safety programs, for switching operations on a HV/LV Network Issue and receive safety documentation (e.g. - Permit to work, Certificate of isolation, Sanction for test, Limitation of access certificates, Outage requests etc.) Keep records of all switching operations and documents within the Electrical Distribution Operations Record (EDOR). To be responsible for matters of electrical safety within your appointed area. Provide direction when managing works by other staff or contractors. Undertake the safe operation, maintenance, and management of electrical equipment under your control. To expedite notification of Network failures to the relevant Operations Manager / Network Manager and keep stakeholders informed. To undertake the role of Authorised Person within boundaries of appointment for the role. To maintain oversight and operations within your area of responsibility. To deputise for the Operations Manager when requested and to act in the best interest of AWE. Prepare, assess, review and provide instruction against Safe Systems of Work for the Network within the boundaries of responsibility. Undertake the role of Work Supervisory Officer. We do need you to have the following: Technician Apprenticeship or ONC/NVQ with suitable additional experience. A background as an experienced electrician We'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Experience operating high voltage switchgear. Engineering capability across relevant networks, comprising a range of infrastructure facilities and associated plant and equipment. Delivery of Utilities engineering intelligence for relevant networks. Experience in utility / building service delivery over a large portfolio of buildings. Delivery of engineering services across the life of an asset. 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'. 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. Due to the classified nature of the work involved, it is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston / Burghfield.
AWE Reading, Oxfordshire
Sep 29, 2025
Full time
Senior Auditor Closing Date: 20th October 2025 Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: 45,590 - 60,000 (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. Clearance Level: You will need to obtain and maintain DV 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 10 years in order to apply for DV clearance. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 3 days onsite per week. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? AWE is currently recruiting for a Senior Auditor for the Audit Group. You will be joining the business as it embarks on a major transformation programme, to ensure that we can continue to help deliver the UK's nuclear deterrent, both now and in the future. The Internal Audit function is crucial in ensuring that our governance, risk management and control frameworks are designed and operating effectively. A typical day for a Senior Internal Auditor could look like this: Managing your own allocation of audits, from developing terms of reference through testing to reporting. Delivering high quality audits within agreed timelines Gaining agreement to audit findings and follow-up of audit issues and actions in collaboration with stakeholders Leading and supporting the development of initiatives aligned with the audit strategy and best practice Identifying and developing improvements to the end-to-end audit process Coaching and mentoring team members Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Leading on complex audits and delivering them to time and quality Chartered or Certified member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, or Specialist Professional, Technical, Project Management or Change Knowledge and application of risk based internal auditing, in the context of the three lines model and working with other assurance providers Proficiency with audit techniques to address specific testing needs of individual audit & consultancy assignments Engaging with multiple stakeholders, including senior leaders to facilitate agreement and implementation of recommendations Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Background in a Science & Technology / Project based / regulated Experience of auditing transformation or major infrastructure projects, manufacturing, cyber security or Environmental, Social and Governance. 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. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 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'.
AWE Aldermaston, Berkshire
Sep 29, 2025
Full time
NTR Communications and IT Specialist Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: 38,020 - 50,000 (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. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? AWE's Nuclear Threat Reduction (NTR) Operations Team is currently looking for an NTR Communications and IT Specialist to contribute to our dynamic and technically challenging area. The Nuclear Threat Reduction (NTR) Operations team are looking for an experienced specialist to work within the Communications and IT team. The role is to manage and maintain all the secure communications and IT systems used by AWE staff to support the response capabilities that NTR are involved with, whilst also supporting other government departments; this can include training, exercises, and real deployments. We would welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate knowledge or experience in several of the following : Experience of managing and maintaining IT hardware Experienced in identifying and implementing user requirements for IT systems Experience of maintaining specialist equipment in classified environments Experience of working in an operational environment Knowledge and experience of through life management An understanding of accreditor requirements and how these are applied practically to IT systems in a secure environment. Knowledge and experience of requirements and restrictions for compartmented systems Experience of developing company policy and procedure to ensure compliance in the use of such systems Ability to work extended hours due to operational commitments In addition, it would be desirable for candidates to have the following: The ability to work efficiently with minimal guidance from the leadership team Proven ability to communicate well (both written and verbal) Experience of establishing excellent working relationships with key internal stakeholders An ability to work comfortably in a high-pressure environment Knowledge to be able to influence decisions Willing to identify and undertake continuous improvement activities in order to develop the capabilities of NTR The requirement of this post will also require the successful applicant to undertake travel across the UK and abroad if required; and to work extended periods away from home. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 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'. 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.
AWE Aldermaston, Berkshire
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
Emergency Planning Officer Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: Starting from 38,880 (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 currently recruiting for an Emergency Planning Officer. In this exciting, challenging role, no two days will be the same. You will deliver technical specialism and support to provide an emergency planning and preparedness capability for AWE in accordance with company and legal standards to ensure our sites are safe and secure. You will be involved in the management and development of emergency arrangements against the AWE hazards and fault scenarios. This will require you to: Be experienced at developing and issuing strategic, tactical and operational emergency plans and arrangements Apply your skills in respect to implementing emergency response related legislation and compliance Analyse data to identify trends and improvement opportunities Manage emergency arrangement changes through governance and the wider stakeholder community This role will suit someone who is dynamic, pragmatic, willing to constructively challenge, and a team player. 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. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: A qualification and/or suitable experience in Emergency Planning/Preparedness or a related subject Experience in high hazard/highly regulated environments. Demonstrable analytical skills and experience Experience in developing and issuing high quality documents/arrangements Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills Ability to identify problems, evaluate options and formulate effective solutions. Experience of stakeholder management Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Working experience/understanding of JESIP, ICS and CONTEST Application of REPPIR / COMAH Working with emergency response stakeholders, such as the LRF. Experience in working with regulatory bodies. 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'. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis.
AWE Tadley, Hampshire
Sep 18, 2025
Full time
Electronics Engineers Closing date: 16th October 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 with these roles. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend most of their time ( 80%) working on site at AWE Aldermaston. Package: 34,000 - 70,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications & level of experience) Enginee r - 34,000- 39,500 (e.g., recent graduate with limited post graduate experience) Experienced E ngineer - 42,000- 50,000 Senior Engineer - 47,690- 70,000 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. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? AWE is currently recruiting for experienced Electronic Engineers. Working as part of a small team of experienced engineers, these roles offer candidates the opportunity to apply their domain knowledge and experience to gain the requisite depth of knowledge of warhead electrical systems so they can apply sound engineering principles to analyse these systems and develop their career with us. These roles include d esigning, testing, and fault-finding of electronic hardware, with the requirement to also analyse and assess existing designs. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: A degree level qualification (degree or HND etc) in a electrical/electronic engineering or applied physics, or equivalent working experience Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Analogue circuit design Digital support circuit design Electronic circuit fault finding Circuit simulation and modelling Reverse engineering & Data analysis Switch mode power supply design (SMPS) High voltage circuit design considerations & Electrical safety Failure Mode Effect Analysis (Design/Product, component level) Electromagnetics design. Specifically, small form factor transformers 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. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 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'. You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role (more information on this can be found on our website) and be willing and able to travel within the UK and overseas if required
AWE Aldermaston, Berkshire
Sep 11, 2025
Full time
Business Resilience Specialist Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: Starting from 38,880 (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. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? AWE is currently recruiting for a Business Resilience Specialist to assist in and contribute to the maintenance, and implementation of the AWE Business Resilience framework, business impact analyses, recovery strategy development, contingency planning, and business continuity awareness. We are looking for people who can work closely with all levels of stakeholders to promote and embed Resilience and Continuity of Operations practices within business areas, preparing and presenting reports, through data analytics and management information to deliver simple briefs, reports and plans to management, ensuring that the process is properly understood. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: A good standard of education, A level or equivalent. Demonstrable analytical experience and proficiency in the use of MS Office packages. An understanding of business continuity and operational resilience Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Ability to develop a good understanding of AWE Business and relate that knowledge to identified continuity and resilience approaches. Ability to communicate with people at all levels Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate continuity and resilience related concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences, strong interpersonal and collaborative skills. High level of personal integrity, with the ability to handle confidential and otherwise sensitive matters professionally and with the appropriate level of judgment and maturity High degree of initiative, dependability, and ability to work with little supervision Associate Member of Business Continuity Institute (AMBCI) (or be prepared to undertake) Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 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' . Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 3 days onsite per week, with occasional travel to other AWE UK sites.
AWE Aldermaston, Berkshire
Sep 09, 2025
Full time
AWE are recruiting for a Project Manager to join the Facility Refurbishment team. Location: RG7 4PR , this role is located at our Aldermaston site, with free onsite parking . Package: Starting at 49,830 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) In this role you will focus on ensuring successful project delivery across the design and construction stages of our Conventional Refurbishment and 'Rekit' projects . This is a diverse role with the opportunity to get involved with different projects varying in size and duration. In the role you will: Lead, coach and develop a team at a local level to deliver team and personal objectives safely and securely to meet our operational plans. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality, and being a great team player. You will be responsible for leading projects at various stages of development - from initial design and concept phases to delivery. Deliver assigned projects in accordance with requirements, operational constraints, time, cost, and quality. You will be joining a supportive and growing team, with Planners, Commercial Leads, Engineers and Construction Managers. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, you should be able to demonstrate some of the following: Experience in the delivery of projects across some of the following specialised areas - Scientific facilities, mechanical and electrical installations, and other building services and systems. Experience in managing projects from concept design through to successful implementation. Demonstrated experience in capital construction with an understanding of CDM (Construction Design Management) regulations and NEC contract management. Experience to manage projects through the APM and / or RIBA lifecycle and the associated governance, including stage gate approvals. Demonstrable leadership and the ability to build strong focused teams. Skills to create and update all project documentation, including project management plans and supporting risks, assumptions, actions, issues & dependencies. Strong interpersonal skills with staff at all levels and excellent customer/key stakeholder relationship skills. Risk techniques to manage project risks and interdependencies with efficient mitigation and contingency plans. 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. 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. 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'. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis, when business allows.
AWE Aldermaston, Berkshire
Sep 09, 2025
Full time
AWE are recruiting for a Project Manager to join our Estates and Liabilities team, working to deliver a range of Utilities projects across our Estate. Location: RG7 4PR , this role is located at our Aldermaston site, with free onsite parking . Package: Starting at 48,030 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Let us introduce the role As a Project Manager, you would be responsible to deliver assigned projects across our power, water, heating, and other utilities. At times this will include integrating new with old infrastructure, to time, cost and quality, compliant with AWE processes. This role often requires delivery at pace to support the delivery of the AWE mission. Project Managers will be expected to work in roles which require an awareness and compliance to the nuclear license conditions. This role requires an individual who can readily attend AWE on site to build and maintain high quality teams and stakeholder relationships. However, AWE offers agile flexible working arrangements, therefore elements of the role can be delivered through remote working. Who are we looking for? We are looking for someone adaptable who can show a clear background in previous project management competence. In the role you will: Work with our Utilities Network Managers to define, initiate and deliver projects. Act as a focal point for AWE stakeholders and suppliers. Manage projects with focus on Governance (compliance and reporting). Management of project resources (people, money). Lead the planning of the task/project. Lead, support and initiate change against the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB). Lead, initiate and perform risk and opportunity identification and subsequent actions. Manage and engage with a variety of different stakeholders, at all levels. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Membership of a relevant professional body. Previous experience working within the Utilities arena An understanding of Utilities Operations would be advantageous Able to build and maintain effective internal and external working relationships. Able to read, analyse and interpret charts, spreadsheets, schedules and technical drawings. Provide clear and concise communications, both oral and written, at multiple levels. Compile and present presentations to peers and Senior Managers. Build good team morale and spirit and motivate others. 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'.
AWE Aldermaston, Berkshire
Sep 09, 2025
Full time
Location: Aldermaston , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: Starting from 49,830 (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 As the Customer Contracts Manager, you will be working with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate change control and understand and escalate impacts. You will provide support to the Customer Contracts Function in the operation and implementation of Customer Contracts processes. In this role you will: Conduct assessments on the viability of internal and external opportunities. Monitor compliance with the Customer Contracts processes to measure operational efficacy, reporting the outcomes and recommend any management interventions. Maintain working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Develop impact assessments of changes including costing and pricing. Identify and quantify the actual and potential impacts of key business performance risks, compliance risks, issues and opportunities on the performance baseline throughout the programme lifecycle. Adhere to Customer Contracts processes, governance, tools and templates for all activities. Schedule and deliver training courses on behalf of Customer Contracts. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Develop and maintain Customer Contracts performance tools and processes to measure delivery. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Effective relationship management at all levels with key internal and external customers and stakeholders. Good facilitation, presentation, leadership and interpersonal skills. Excellent organisational and analytical skills and effectiveness to manage priorities in a multitasking role delivering to challenging timescales. Ability to make sound decisions and to constructively challenge. Experience in leading performance management on customer contracts of varying scales and complexities. 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'. Hybrid working is available in this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. This will be determined by business priorities.
AWE Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire
Sep 09, 2025
Full time
Production Operations Team Leader Location: Coulport, near Helensburgh (Scotland - 20 minutes north of Helensburgh) Package: Up to 50k (Dependant on experience and suitability for the role) Working pattern: Monday - Thursday (core hours) with opportunity to increase earnings through shifts and overtime, which will include occasional weekend working and shifts over 7-days. Please note, it is preferable that candidates have a recognised craft apprenticeship (Electrical or Mechanical) but we will also accept applications from candidates with an HND or a degree in an engineering type discipline plus relevant demonstrable experience. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? The production operations Team Leader will be responsible for leading and supervising teams of operations staff to safely deliver the programme, tasks and products in line with customer requirements to time, cost and quality. You will plan and prioritise weekly tasks as a key member of a cross-functional operational delivery team, ensuring KPIs are consistently met while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement-all delivered safely and in full compliance with quality standards, driving performance and collaboration across the wider business. If you enjoy being focused on outputs and delivery, understand quality, safety, compliance, working to key performance indicators, and have a passion for coaching others, then this role will be a great match for you. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Experience of leading, coaching and developing teams Excellent written and verbal communication skills and IT skills in Microsoft Word and Excel Demonstrable manufacturing knowledge Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Experience of working in a manufacturing environment Knowledge of quality control standards and health and safety regulations. Ability to meet tight deadlines and deliver in high pressured environments Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Experience of dealing with sensitive situations MRP/ERP experience First Aid trained Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 266 hours of annual leave. Subsidised Transport Service to the site. 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 on-site Occupational Health Services, which includes access to physiotherapy, GP, counselling support, financial advice. A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance 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 for your family. A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site. On-site canteen and re-furbished gymnasium. Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work shifts (covering 24/7 and overtime including the weekends), so it's essential that you are flexible on working hours. There will also be times where travel is required, both in and outside of the UK.
AWE Aldermaston, Berkshire
Jul 13, 2025
Full time
NTR Threat Assessment Specialist Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Package: £38,020 - £57,020 (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. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? AWE is currently recruiting for a NTR Threat Assessment Specialist within the NTR Threat Assessment Team. The Threat Assessment Team provides their stakeholders with specialist expertise and advice through technical assessments, in support of their nuclear and radiological, counter terrorism, counter proliferation and non-proliferation missions. Additionally, the area works with a wide range of Government partners including Ministry of Defence (MoD), Cabinet Office, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Department of Energy, Security and Net Zero and the Home Office, to provide innovative science and engineering research projects. Key aspects of this role will be liaising with UK Government partners and AWE subject matter experts, to produce and deliver technical briefings. Provide support to technical research programmes that are vital in driving counter terrorism and counter proliferation missions. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Being able to find innovative solutions to technical issues along with the ability to interpret, analyse and distil technical information is essential. Ability to acquire new skills and knowledge rapidly HNC/NVQ (or equivalent QCF level 3 qualification) in a STEM discipline. Alternatively a comparable level of experience working in a STEM environment. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. The ability to produce and deliver concise briefing products is an essential aspect of this role. Experience delivering technical work over short timescales to meet demanding customer requirements. A proven track record of working with multi-discipline technical teams. Candidates must be able to work effectively both in a team and with individuals. Self-motivated, with the ability to solve problems and think critically. Able to manage their own time and deliver against project deadlines. Able to work with and positively influence others, including individuals within UK government and international collaborators. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have the following experience: A first degree within a STEM discipline would be beneficial, but not essential to be a successful candidate. However, a working knowledge of any of the following technical areas would be advantageous: Nuclear technologies Nuclear physics Radiation effects Materials science Mechanical engineering Electrical engineering Explosives engineering Engaging with stakeholders to maintain customer relationships and manage expectations. Operational experience working with government departments or agencies. Liaising with or coordinating small teams to deliver technical projects. Working with and processing sensitive information whilst maintaining a high standard of information and data management Communicating technical information to stakeholders from non-technical or disparate backgrounds This role may require occasional travel both internationally and within the UK. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 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'. - AJ
AWE Reading, Oxfordshire
Jul 11, 2025
Full time
Senior Manager Work Control Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Package: 63,630 - 100,570 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Hybrid working options will be available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. There will however, be an expectation that time spent in the office will meet at least 60% of your working hours. Travel to our site in Burghfield will also occasionally be needed for meetings and there could potentially be the need for travel to partner sites in the USA , although this is only expected to be once or twice a year . Let us introduce the role AWE is currently recruiting for a Senior Manager to provide senior leadership and management of AWE Work Control arrangements, including Licence Condition 26/Authorisation Condition 26 (LC/AC), compliance and improvement activities. You will also provide a link to regulatory bodies, acting as the lead for any associated Regulatory Issues This bespoke role is ideally suited to someone with exceptional stakeholder management experience and who has the ability to be a strong influencer and collaborative worker who can maintain independence of thought. The successful candidate will be directly responsible for: Influence ways of working across Business Units to ensure effective execution of Work Control across AWE to the arrangements. Own Work Control/LC/AC26 arrangements and provide SME advice on Work Control and LC/AC26 compliance. Conducting second-line checks and ensuring compliance against expectations and regulations Ensure appropriate reporting of updates and metrics, into key meetings (Exec, regulatory, functional, etc.) Ensuring Work Supervisory Skills Competency arrangements are discharged, and that appropriate, demonstrable records are retained. Sponsor investigations into learning from Work Control Events, as required. Who are we looking for? We need you to demonstrate experience in the following: Effective Stakeholder Management Delivered large / corporate level change programmes. Good awareness of operations and programme delivery (and hence first-hand experience of work control needs and arrangements), and regulatory compliance environments. Exposure at Board level and the ability to influence and gain commitment from senior management. Track record of driving delivery, continuous improvement and sustained performance. Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point below, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application. We'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Good awareness of the regulatory framework at AWE. Knowledge of the external marketplace - what is going on outside of AWE and its influence and impact on the Programme. Degree level qualification in a relevant subject and/or suitable vocational qualification (HNC or equivalent) and/or extensive practical experience in an operational role Business acumen to provide strategic and tactical insight and thinking depending on the needs of the business. Strong people leadership skills, with a focus on personal development Able to build good working relationships, and influence and gain commitment from the regulators on proposed programmes of work. 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 (4x 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.
AWE Aldermaston, Berkshire
Mar 18, 2025
Full time
Senior People Team Leader- Construction Management We are seeking a talented and people-focused Team Leader for our Construction Management team. The Team Leader will lead, coach and develop a team of Construction Managers, providing direction and focus for the individuals, whilst understanding business requirements to deliver a construction management technical capability to our business. Salary: Up to 70,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) Location: Reading area We have hugely exciting challenges ahead at AWE as we invest in our next generation deterrent infrastructure. This new role will be supporting the leadership team in our expanding Capital Engineering construction sub-function at AWE, which works in partnership to support three significant delivery portfolios: Firstly, our Future Materials Campus, for new nuclear production facilities. Secondly, our Cross Conventional programme for new explosive, chemi-toxic and conventional production facilities. Finally, our Liabilities programme for the decommissioning, demolition and disposal of legacy production facilities and equipment including some site security projects. 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 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work). 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 generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution). Life Assurance. 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 for your family. A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site. Relocation assistance (terms & conditions apply) The ideal candidate will ideally have the following: Degree in an engineering, construction, or resource/human resource management discipline; Experience operating within the Construction Management/Build Environment field; Has operated at the level of people/resource manager; Working understanding of people, processes, and systems (inc. HR); High degree of professionalism in all areas (communication, approach, style); Strong analytical skills with ability to produce reports and comfortable interrogating data. To be successful in this role you will need to be a highly proactive and adaptable construction leader. As well as managing and developing your team, you will be transforming the way we work by embracing new tools and technologies, simplifying our ways of working and engaging with our many construction supply chain partners to establish best practice learning and development. All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and to work in all areas of AWE.
AWE Reading, Oxfordshire
Mar 09, 2025
Full time
ERP/EPM Application Owner Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: from 48,250 - 76,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. Let us introduce the role AWE is currently recruiting for an ERP/EPM Application Owner for the Enterprise Applications group. Key Accountabilities: Delivering a resilient support service to the business that fulfils user requirements and service level agreements. Implement application changes in line with IS/IT processes, procedures, and policies to budget, time, and scope. Maintain the application roadmaps with the Senior Application Services Manager and Head of Enterprise Applications. Manage the application change backlog. Communicate with key business stakeholders to ensure solutions meet expectations. IT functional consultancy for the applications. Management of resources to support the application. Maintain the IT application configuration baseline and system architecture in accordance with corporate IS/IT specifications. Key Responsibilities: Work collaboratively with internal business customers and business relationship managers to prioritise and schedule work. Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring excellent levels of engagement, collaboration, and forward planning. Contribute to budget planning. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. Responsible for supporting key auditing controls. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Extensive experience in managing an ERP/EPM application for example Oracle or SAP. IT service, change, and application lifecycle management including environment management. Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey appropriate detail to technical and non-technical audiences at all levels of seniority. Business relationship and stakeholder management. Vendor and contract management experience. People management and leadership. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Implementation and expert use of the entire Oracle Fusion platform Implementation and expert use of the Oracle Primavera P6 platform Integration of Finance, Projects (PPM) and Procurement applications with other information systems such as HR, including data flows, master data management, etc. Data mastery; surfacing data for business intelligence (reporting). Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the context of Oracle ERP and EPM application. ITIL Service Management certification. Working within a SIAM framework. Managing IT in a secure, complex, and highly regulated environment. Finance management. Relevant software vendor training and certifications. 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. 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'. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2/3 days onsite per week. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions. Next steps: Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application. Important things you need to know: We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes. 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.
AWE Aldermaston, Berkshire
Mar 08, 2025
Full time
Technical Support Specialist Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: 28,280 - 42,420 (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 for example term time contract or part time. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically, 3 days onsite per week. Let us introduce the role AWE is currently recruiting for a Technical Support Specialist for the Radiation Protection and Dosimetry Group The Radiation Protection and Dosimetry Group are part of the Science function at AWE. We are responsible for providing legal and technical advice to a range of internal and external customers regarding health and safety in relation to working with radioactive materials and other sources of ionising radiation. No other organisation in the UK provides radiation protection and dosimetry advise across the same range of applications and customers. Our work covers everything from nuclear manufacturing facilities to forensic laboratories, new build facilities to decommissioning old ones and working on national security operations. Each present their own unique set of challenges meaning that every day is different. As a Technical Support Specialist, you will be supporting the delivery of core radiation protection across the Radiation Protection and Dosimetry Group. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities will include: Co-ordinating and resourcing attendance for AWE emergency response exercises Liaising with external NHS partners to support training and development of joint emergency response plans Supporting training development management, reviewing training courses and modernising how training is delivered Delivering training to AWE employees/contractors and external partners in respect of radiological safety Supporting the management of the AWE Radioactive Item Registry and completing inventory and documentation inspections Leading or supporting projects identified as being required as part of continuous improvements or legislative changes Support maintenance of the RPDG SharePoint page Document control Supporting Radiation Protection Advisors/Health Physicists and leadership team with administrative tasks to support their roles Being a quality champion, leading the charge in continuous improvement efforts and fostering effective communications between departments and teams The role will also provide development opportunities to become a member of the Society of Radiation Protection or other relevant professional bodies. We would be interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate knowledge or experience in some of the following: Beneficial for the candidate to have working experience in areas such as health physics, dosimetry, environment, radioactive waste management, health and safety (ESH) or other associated fields. A good standard of education to include English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent. Strong computer skills in particular confident in the use of Excel. Experience in reading, analysing and interpreting charts, spreadsheets and schedules. Confident with building and maintaining effective internal and external relationships. Good communication skills (both verbal and written). Effective multi-task working, identify and manage priorities and work to challenging timescales. 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. Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application. 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'. - MB
AWE Aldermaston, Berkshire
Mar 08, 2025
Full time
Data Engineer Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: 38,350 - 50,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. Let us introduce the role AWE is currently recruiting for 2 Data Engineer's/Analyst's for the IS Modernisation group. Responsibilities: Learn how to use best-in-class data integration software that is recognised across industry. Work closely with internal customers to understand their greatest problems and design and implement data-driven solutions using the Foundry platform. Take ownership of high-stakes projects, leading end-to-end execution with small teams. Engage in architectural discussions with fellow engineers to drive effective solutions. Wrangle massive-scale data, ensuring its quality and usability. Develop custom web applications to provide user-friendly interfaces for data access and analysis. Collaborate efficiently with both technical and non-technical individuals in a dynamic environment with evolving objectives and user iteration. What We Value: A highly analytical approach and a keen desire to solve technical problems using data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools. Experience or curiosity about working with and utilizing large-scale data to tackle valuable business problems. Ability to collaborate effectively in teams with individuals from both technical and non-technical backgrounds. A self-starter with ability to get stuck into complex problems to find real business value and require little oversight, comfortable with making decisions on the edge in line with the team's objectives and values. Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving objectives and a focus on iteration with users. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Strong engineering or analytical background, preferably in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science/Analytics. Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Hands on experience with Foundry 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. 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'. 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. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions. Next steps: Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application. Important things you need to know: We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes. 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.
AWE Gosport, Hampshire
Mar 08, 2025
Full time
Trainee Health Physicist - Radiation Protection Development Programme Lo cation: PO12 2DL , located in Alverstoke, Gosport, with free onsite parking . Package: 33,000 Let us introduce the role AWE is currently recruiting for three Trainee Health Physicists for the Defence Radiation Protection Services. The Defence Radiation Protection Services are part of the Science function at AWE. Radiation Protection is a diverse and rewarding career devoted to protecting people and the environment from radiological hazards. Health Physicists work within a team of experienced specialists providing Radiation Protection advice and services to a wide range of military and civilian customers (including commercial customers). We ask you to be geographically mobile to make the most of these opportunities, which will provide you with a thorough grounding in radiation protection across defence. We can give you the real-world experience and training to enhance your technical and core personal skills, enabling you to thrive. Who are we looking for? We are looking to recruit three Trainee Health Physicists (radiation protection scientists) to join our team. A career in radiation protection is an excellent choice for someone who wishes to continue to use their practical, scientific and technical knowledge and skills in a multi-disciplinary environment that involves both office-based and practical elements and where the ability to communicate with people from a wide range of backgrounds is essential. Every day is different! As a trainee you will embark upon a comprehensive training programme that gives you the competencies required to become a Health Physicist. We will deliver your training through a mixture of formal and informal modules at the AWE Alverstoke site and at external locations. Trainees must complete and pass all elements. There will be opportunities to familiarise yourself and interact with the customers from an early stage. Trainees will play a part in delivering advice and technical support to our customers, and our training will allow you to start to conduct advisory visits and deliver training at a range of key customer sites as the programme progresses. After completing the programme as a Health Physicist, you will give advice on all aspects of ionising and non-ionising radiation ensuring that we undertake safety examinations of newly installed equipment capable of emitting ionising radiation, assessing radiation levels, and advising on the standard and suitability of controls and radiation safety equipment. In addition to this you will: Arrange, plan, and conduct radiation protection advisory visits to customer sites at home and internationally for a mix of defence customers, and provide customer reports within agreed timescales. Provide radiation protection advice to customers and colleagues on the safe use, storage, transport, and disposal, of sources of radiation. Undertake measurements and make recommendations on the risk from non-ionising radiations, and provide safety advice on the storage and use of lasers Deliver radiation training courses and lead practical exercises both online and at customer premises. You may also be preparing and reviewing training material. Following a further period of training you will provide specialist health physics support as a member of the AWE Radiological and Nuclear Emergency Response Organisation as part of a duty roster. The successful candidate will have either operational experience in health physics, dosimetry, environment, radioactive waste management, health and safety (ESH) or other associated fields, or have a degree in a science, technology or engineering discipline and will be ready and able to apply their experiences, knowledge, skills and qualifications to learning how to be a radiation protection professional. Our two-year health physicist training scheme is industry-leading, combining training modules that cover the full range of knowledge required with real time work and opportunities to help DRPS maintain its radiological capability to ensure that we develop world class professionals. Once the training scheme is completed, we encourage all our staff to continue to work towards professional accreditation as a Radiation Protection Adviser and chartered status with the Radiation Protection Council. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 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'.
AWE Reading, Oxfordshire
Mar 08, 2025
Full time
Data Engineer Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: 38,350 - 50,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. Let us introduce the role AWE is currently recruiting for 2 Data Engineer's/Analyst's for the IS Modernisation group. Responsibilities: Learn how to use best-in-class data integration software that is recognised across industry. Work closely with internal customers to understand their greatest problems and design and implement data-driven solutions using the Foundry platform. Take ownership of high-stakes projects, leading end-to-end execution with small teams. Engage in architectural discussions with fellow engineers to drive effective solutions. Wrangle massive-scale data, ensuring its quality and usability. Develop custom web applications to provide user-friendly interfaces for data access and analysis. Collaborate efficiently with both technical and non-technical individuals in a dynamic environment with evolving objectives and user iteration. What We Value: A highly analytical approach and a keen desire to solve technical problems using data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools. Experience or curiosity about working with and utilizing large-scale data to tackle valuable business problems. Ability to collaborate effectively in teams with individuals from both technical and non-technical backgrounds. A self-starter with ability to get stuck into complex problems to find real business value and require little oversight, comfortable with making decisions on the edge in line with the team's objectives and values. Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving objectives and a focus on iteration with users. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Strong engineering or analytical background, preferably in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science/Analytics. Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Hands on experience with Foundry 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. 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'. 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. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions. Next steps: Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application. Important things you need to know: We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes. 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.
AWE Reading, Oxfordshire
Mar 08, 2025
Full time
CALLING ALL SECURITY MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS Would you like to work in a business which is critical to UK defence, UK Threat reduction and the UK's Nuclear deterrent? This is a site-based role in the Reading/ Berkshire area so no more travelling over large distances to conduct your work. Our Teams of Security Maintenance Engineers may be having a day of conducting Defence Nuclear Security Regulated Maintenance and breakdowns but on another day, may also be involved in supporting commissioning of major projects, supporting contractors installing kit or helping security verify Operational Requirements capability. Salary: c. 35,000 (dependent on experience) + allowances = Gross salary normally in excess of 40,000 (plus On-Call allowance and Over time) 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 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time 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 generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance 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 for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site Your responsibilities will include: Leading planned maintenance tasks and breakdowns on site security system equipment. Specifically building intruder alarms, card access control systems, perimeter intrusion detection systems, CCTV and the Security management networked systems controlling these Provide support for On-Call Rota to maintain system 24/7 (Allowances to conduct this work) Implement safe systems of work and work instructions, demonstrating understanding, competence, and adherence to all relevant legislative and company standards within area of responsibility Demonstrating the business behaviours and be a a professional and effective communicator to Customers, stakeholders and other members of your team To undertake technical investigations and generate reports to support modifications, abnormal events or design reviews Aide with extra tasks such as install, commissioning and capital projects where required To be considered for these roles, you must have an engineering apprenticeship with a minimum NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in a relevant technical discipline or relevant NVQ/Diploma level 2 plus industrial experience. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work complete specific training to work in designated areas of site