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Principal Safety Assessment Specialist Closing Date: 26th February 2026 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: 64,340 - 101,700 per annum (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. 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 Principal Safety Assessment Specialist within the Infrastructure Project Delivery (IPD), which is tasked with delivering a significant portfolio of conventional, nuclear, explosive new facilities together with implementing major re-kits to existing infrastructure. The main purpose of this role is to provide strategic leadership and ownership across the programme for both supply chain and in-house delivered safety assessments of complex nuclear, explosive and other major hazards infrastructure projects. The role advises on strategies for the development of safety assessments (safety case /risk assessments) and develops and delivers complex safety analyses, assessments and associated documentation throughout the project lifecycle. The role also oversees delivery and accepts supplier delivered safety cases or assessments on behalf of AWE by providing direct monitoring and oversight of programme together with managing the provision of competent resources to develop safety assessments. Key Accountabilities: Leads and manages the technical input to the planning and production of safety documentation. Delivers safety assessments and other technical safety documentation to agreed AWE standards. Monitors the production and delivery of safety documentation, using appropriate metrics. Ensure the implementing safety documentation requirements meet the standards set in the MSPs. Provides technical input to the production of Company and SESH policy, guidance and strategy. Provides technical input to the design and/or delivery of technical training. Mentor SAS Assessors and Senior SAS members as part of a planned development activity. Maintain and promote high personal standards in security, environment, safety and health. Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as held in the company management system. Key Responsibilities: Lead a Safety Assessment Specialist team in the production, delivery of safety justification/documentation and through the governance process. Take ownership of safety justification/documentation as directed by Group Leader, Nuclear Safety or SESH Management. Ensuring that company strategies, policies and management system requirements for safety are communicated and understood. Contributing to processes that assess performance of the development and use of safety assessments and Licence Condition compliance and identify where improvements could be made. To assist with verification and checking safety documentation. Mentoring others in safety assessment approaches, documentation and techniques. Maintaining and promoting high standards in security, environment, safety and health. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. Deputise for Group Leader, Nuclear Safety in meetings when requested. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Degree in a science or engineering based subject or vocational qualification (HND or equivalent) and/or extensive practical experience. Safety Assessment Specialists are expected to be able to undertake a range of techniques. A list of common techniques is included in the Capability Matrix. The specific skills/ techniques that are required for a role/deployment will be identified as part of the tasking process. Extensive knowledge of these techniques is anticipated. Excellent interpersonal/communication skills, report and presentation skills. Extensive experience in the field of safety assessment for radiological, chemical and/or explosive hazards. Experience in a nuclear, high hazard and/or highly regulated industry. Experience of several Domains (Management system, Front End, Project design, Commissioning, Operations, Decommissioning), gained within or outside AWE. Experience of working/operating in a high hazard and/or highly regulated industry (probably nuclear). Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Professional membership to a relevant charted body. Application of technical skills across the nuclear lifecycle (project -decommissioning). Application of skill across different hazard types (i.e. proportional risk assessment). Experience from across the nuclear lifecycle (projects - decommissioning). Experience of skill from across different hazard types. 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. 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 is currently recruiting for a People Change Manager to play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of people-focused change initiatives across the organisation. Location: Located between Green Park Reading and Aldermaston, with free onsite parking . Salary: Starting from 46,950 (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? As the People Change Manager, you will work closely with the People Change Lead to help design and implement organisational change programmes, manage stakeholder engagement, and ensure that organisational change is delivered in a safe, legal, structured and inclusive way. As part of your role, you will: Design HR documentation, materials and processes to deliver the activities within the people change plan for AWE. For example, organisational design programmes or TUPE. Deliver change by engaging and supporting the Executive and Senior Leadership Group, internal teams, Trade Unions, and Regulators. Who are we looking for? We are ideally seeking an individual with previous experience in delivering organisational change projects aligned to business strategy and conducting impact and stakeholder assessments. You will be familiar in facilitating workshops, training, and creating legal documentation to deliver change activities across HR, projects, and leadership. We believe this role would suit a previous HR Business Partner or Employment Law Professional who are looking to specialise in transformational change, on their career path to more senior HR roles. We do need you to have the following: CIPD level 5 qualification. Experience in delivering HR organisational change programmes. Proven ability to manage multiple projects across multiple locations. Strong communication and facilitation skills. In-depth understanding and practical experience with employment regulations and best-practice organisational change. Knowledge and experience of managing the implementation of change, including an understanding of the change requirements for people systems, internal and external teams Preferably, the successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years experience working within HR in roles such as a HR Business Partner. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Deep understanding and hands-on experience with organisational change. Project management skills. Resilience under pressure. Excellent PowerPoint, Word and Excel skills. Growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning. Be able to provide clarity in uncertainty. Pragmatic problem-solving. Facilitation, collaboration, leadership, and coaching skills. 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'. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2-3 days onsite per week.

AWE are currently looking for someone to join the team to look after People Projects. This will be on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role will lead delivery of a variety of People/HR related projects across the business for both new initiatives and business as usual cyclical activities. Location : Green Park, Reading with free onsite parking. Package : From 61,040 - 85,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern : AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. This role requires close working with the business stakeholders it is aligned to, whilst there is flexibility around working arrangements including hybrid working, this is agreed on an informal, non-contractual basis (typically 3 days onsite per week.) and must meet the needs of your stakeholders. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it is not just a job, it is 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? As part of this role, you will: Lead and deliver People projects on time and within budget. Work collaboratively with the wider People team to ensure understanding of any changes resulting in a smooth roll out across the business Provide research to project lead and make recommendations on People solutions to business requirements aligned to the People plan Ensure People initiatives are in line with best practice, legal and regulatory requirements etc. to support the delivery of improvements and build momentum for change, and challenge existing ways of working if they inhibit improvement Ensure interdependencies and risks to delivery are identified and managed to ensure smooth running of the projects Build relationships with a variety of stakeholders across the business to ensure PEOPLE are working collaboratively with the business to understand the implication of any changes to the business and build this into the project ensuring line managers have the tools, information and knowledge of any changes Lead People projects as a dedicated specialist ensuring provision of creative expert advice and guidance Driving culture of high performance, to ensure that AWE is efficient and effective in management of their employees Drive implementation of any changes to supporting technologies required to deliver results Be the expert and escalation point for your area of specialism for PEOPLE teams Be the expert and key point of the contact for the business ensuring a consistency in messaging around any specific projects Participate in and manage discussions and negotiations with the Trade Unions (TUs) as required and build the necessary relationships with local TU representatives Provide expert support to the Heads of PEOPLE and wider PEOPLE teams Anticipate legal updates, ensure they are interpreted for our business and take action to maintain the service Represent the organisation, where appropriate, on external forums and working groups Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following: Strong communication and influencing skills Internal and external stakeholder management Excellent planning, organising and problem solving skills Able to present to a range of employee groups with differing levels of understanding of People Analytical skills -comfortable with the use and interpretation of data from a variety of sources Experience of having worked with a complex matrixed engineering/manufacturing organisation Experience of working with sceptical groups and resilient individuals Experience of working in a company with a recognised Trade Union(s) Managing multiple senior stakeholders. Working at a professional level in a People Function CIPD or equivalent Qualification - desirable You will need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment, be able to manage your own workload using initiative, and have an enthusiasm and flexible approach when delivering PEOPLE Project expertise to our business. Some reasons we think you will 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 is recruiting a Senior Contract Manager to deliver post contract management of complex construction contracts within commercial (supply chain), to ensure that the objectives of AWE are met in spirit. Location: Reading (Green Park), with free onsite parking. Hybrid working is available. Salary: from 63,000 to 80,000 (depending on your suitability 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? As the Senior Contract Manager, you will understand the requirements of contracts, frameworks and agreements that the Business entered into and advise on how to get the most favourable outcomes for AWE, that put delivery to time, cost and quality at the centre. The role will be rolling out and implementing the AWE Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) strategy and framework for assigned suppliers, driving innovation and business efficiency through building industry alliances and trusted relationships. You will be defining contract terms, strategic and governance planning, contract options management, KPI reviews, managing tier 1 suppliers, contract disputes/resolution, change management, budget control and liaising with stakeholders. This includes managing a team to administer contracts and team member development. Who are we looking for? We are ideally seeking individuals with experience in public sector procurement / contract management, who have public procurement regulations knowledge. You will have an understanding of the end-to-end procurement process, including pre and post contract, and experience of utilising CEMAR or similar to manage NEC contracts. You will have had previous line or task management responsibility, stakeholder management skills and supplier relationship management skills. To ensure success as a Senior Contract Manager, you should have previous experience defining NEC 4 contract terms, although experience with JCT and FIDIC will be considered. You will have an in-depth understanding of business requirements for the assigned areas and will be motivated to drive value for money, applying industry leading contract management techniques to mitigate commercial risk. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: NEC accreditation or experience. Complex construction background. Experience in business governance and public sector governance. Experience in contract variation management. Experience in budgetary control. 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. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2-3 days onsite per week onsite.

AWE are currently recruiting for a Regional Workplace Performance Manager to join the team. Location: Located between Green Park Reading, with free onsite parking . You may be required to travel to other sites such as Space Park, Leicester. Package: Starting from 46,950 - 65,000 (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? We are looking for a proactive Regional Workplace Performance Manager, who will be responsible for monitoring and improving the performance of workplace ways of working and delivery of the AWE Cultural Deal across a specific region (for all spaces (offsite to include permanent workplaces, 3rd party and or other location classification). Key duties will include analysing performance data, conducting audits and surveys, developing performance plans, reporting on key metrics, and collaborating with the E&L Team and other location stakeholders to enhance location performance and effectiveness. In addition, you will be a visible and accessible leader who can provide pastoral and wellbeing support to enhance all offsite team's physical and psychological safety. Responsibilities may include: Partner with E&L, Security, People and Places, and IT to develop and own location improvement plans. Engage with employees to build ownership of spaces, ways of working, location performance and utilisation. Ensure the workplace design and corporate space standards are maintained. Champion EEDI improvements through analytical and best practice guidelines. Be a cultural collaboration and expectations. Be available, as required on any site covered by the stipulated regional area. Be available when appropriate, to return to any main operating base for meetings. Other travel may be required when the need arises for leadership team meetings and or cover in the event of other regional leaders prolonged absence. Maintain clear documentation, plans and agreements. Support other Regional Workplace Performance Leads and other members of the Places and E&L teams. You may also be accountable for: Tracking and analysing regional performance data, identifying trends, reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior management. Conducting data audits and quality inspections to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards. Working with local managers and other key stakeholders to develop and implement location performance improvement plans. Identifying functional and operational risks and ensure they are mitigated or escalated as required. The Places Team is a new team and so there will be the requirement to assist and build the team across the workload whilst the team is embedded into AWE operating processes. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Ability to lead and influence stakeholders. Excellent communication and people skills. Experience in GDPR data, processes, policies and regulations. Proficiency with project management software. Knowledge of DDA Regulations, The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999, Approved Code of Practice. Strong analytical and statistical skills. Experience in leading and managing change and transformation initiatives effectively. 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 onsite per week.

AWE is recruiting a Contract Manager to deliver post contract management of complex construction / infrastructure contracts within commercial (supply chain), to ensure that the objectives of AWE are met in spirit. Salary: from 47,760 to 65,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) Location: Reading (Green Park), with free onsite parking. 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? As the Contract Manager you will understand the requirements of contracts, frameworks and agreements that the Business entered into and advise on how to get the most favourable outcomes for AWE, that put delivery to time, cost and quality at the centre. You will be involved in governance planning, administering contracts, contract options management, KPI reviews, managing tier 1 suppliers, contract disputes/resolution, agreeing work orders and liaising with stakeholders. Who are we looking for? We are ideally seeking individuals with commercial contract management experience, who have public procurement regulations knowledge. You will have an understanding of the end-to-end procurement process, including pre and post contract, and experience of utilising contract management tools such as CEMAR. To ensure success as a Contract Manager, you will ideally have previous experience of NEC 4 contracts, and an understanding of business requirements for the assigned areas and will be motivated to drive value for money, applying industry leading contract management techniques to mitigate commercial risk. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Developing and maintaining relationships with Suppliers. Understanding the requirements, duties and obligations of AWE under contracts to ensure alignment with the Business' goals and the industry regulations. Supervising contract execution to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines. Monitoring the implementation and performance of KPI's. Obtaining the appropriate governance approvals. Managing and mitigating risks. Creating meaningful relationships with Stakeholders. 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. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2-3 days onsite per week.

AWE is recruiting a Category Manager (Framework Manager) to get involved in the procurement of categories for Capital Projects to support our utilities Infrastructure. Salary: from 47,760 (depending on your suitability and level of experience). Location: Reading (Green Park), with free onsite parking. 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? As a Category Manager, you will help shape the wider category strategy for utilities infrastructure and enable the delivery of our strategic frameworks including developing task order agreements with utilities team and supplier negotiation to agree project price and schedule. You will be running tenders up to 50 million pounds within agreed frameworks, and working with the strategic sourcing team to procure complex procurements. We are ideally seeking individuals with commercial contract management experience, who have public procurement regulations knowledge. You will have an understanding of the end-to-end procurement process, including pre and post contract, and experience of utilising contract management tools such as CEMAR. To ensure success as a Category Manager, you will ideally have previous experience of NEC 4 contracts, and an understanding of how translate business requirements and will be motivated to drive value for money, applying industry leading contract management techniques to mitigate commercial risk. Who are we looking for? We are ideally looking for Category Managers with previous experience of utilities or working in a highly regulated environment and understands the importance of governance is advantageous, but not essential. Candidates working towards CIPS membership or willing to start training, as part of your ongoing development plan, is preferred. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Developing and maintaining relationships with Suppliers. Understanding the requirements, duties and obligations of AWE under contracts to ensure alignment with the Business' goals and the industry regulations. Supervising contract execution to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines. Monitoring the implementation and performance of KPI's. Obtaining the appropriate governance approvals. Managing and mitigating risks. Creating meaningful relationships with Stakeholders. 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. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2-3 days onsite per week.

Electronic Maintenance Technician Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: 30,150 - 42,950 (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 looking for an Electronic Maintenance Technician to join our Radiological Instrumentation and Calibration Install team. The team is responsible for a wide range of planned and reactive activities - including the testing, repair, calibration and replacement of radiological instruments that detect radiation or contamination. You will be: Working flexibly across numerous facilities applying your technical craft skills in maintaining the Radiological Instrumentation. Using various hand tools and test equipment confidently. Working in a safe and secure manner working to a high standard with attention to detail, following test procedures and completing test records. Maintaining personal training and completing relevant competency assessments. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Hands on experience in working with electronic equipment in a workshop or field-based role. Experience in the re-work of PCBs using soldering irons. Engineering Apprenticeship with BTEC ONC/OND in Electronic and Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Proficient in the use of computer and common MS packages. Approachable and customer friendly manner. Great team working skills. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: In depth electronic fault-finding experience. Experience working on radiological instrumentation. BTEC HNC/HND in Electronic and Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Confident training and mentoring newer team members and apprentices. IT Knowledge and experience. 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'. 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 is currently recruiting a Principal Contract Manager to focus on the management of new and negotiation of existing Professional Services Contracts, as part of a key programme responsible for the development of 7 state of the art facilities. Location: Reading (Green Park), with free onsite parking. Hybrid working is available. Package: 63,270 to 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. 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? As the Principal Contract Manager, you will lead and develop your team to drive organisational outcomes, promoting a customer-centric ethos and high standards. Foster a high-performance culture that enhances commercial value, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Ensure contracts align with safety and quality systems, and advocate AWE behaviours. Manage complex relationships with stakeholders, including delivery, commercial and government partners. Ensure the Intelligent Client requirements are met through the contract. Manage supplier performance. Implement supplier segmentation and SRM, monitor and mitigate supplier risks, and develop corrective action plans. Develop contracting and supplier strategies, ensure robust contract control systems, and contribute to building commercial capability. Support cost management and compliance with legal requirements. Implement effective contract reporting and engagement strategies, identify and mitigate contract-related risks, and ensure a robust SRM delivery plan for critical suppliers. Who are we looking for? We are seeking individuals with public procurement regulation expert knowledge with significant experience in public sector procurement / contract management. An NEC practitioner, accreditation, or significant NEC experience ideally from a Professional Services background, and contract management tools such as CEMAR. You will have experience in business governance and public sector governance, scoping deliverables, contract variation management and budgetary control. We would like you to have some experience of: End to End procurement experience - pre and post contract, Infrastructure Professional Services Contracts, NEC & CCS contract experience desirable, Team or Line Management responsibility, Strong stakeholder management skills at all levels, Supplier relationship management skills. 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 2 day onsite per week.

AWE is currently recruiting for an Organisational Intelligence Lead to play a critical part in driving transformational change through strategic analysis and insights. This is a fixed term 12 month contract (or an internal secondment) covering maternity leave. Location: Located between Green Park Reading and Aldermaston, with free onsite parking . Package: Starting from 80,000 (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? As the Organisational Intelligence Lead, you will develop and implement initiatives that drive greater enterprise efficiency and strategic people solutions. You will leverage data-driven approaches to identify trends, provide actionable insights, and drive continuous improvement in organisational health. You will develop and execute organisational models and strategies to improve enterprise organisational health, as well as utilise advanced analytics to improve organisational health. Other responsibilities may include: Work closely with the Executive, HR, leadership, and other stakeholders to align organisational health initiatives with business goals. Transforming data into intelligence that informs business-wide decision-making and drives transformational change. Triangulating data sources, identifying trends and providing actionable insights. Ensuring the delivery and professional presentation of reports on organisational health metrics to senior leadership. Communicating findings and recommendations effectively. Monitoring the effectiveness of initiatives and services and make data-driven continuous improvement adjustments to improve outcomes. Who are we looking for? As this is a leadership role, we are looking for a candidate with hands-on experience within a similar role with relevant workforce data systems knowledge. Ideally the individual will have strong analytical skills and solid consultancy knowledge, with a background of working within complex matrix structured organisations. They must show a robust data background and excellent communication and presentation abilities. Experience working with the Workday system would be advantageous. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: An ability to develop deep understanding of organisational requirements and to develop strategies and solutions to drive organisational health improvements. Ability to use information in a structured way, applying sound judgement to identify and make robust, meaningful solutions. Leadership skills and capability. Proficiency in data analysis tools. A deep understanding of organisational health principles. Previous experience of supervising and managing a professional HR team. Background in Management of people data. 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 2-3 days onsite per week.

Criticality Safety Assessor - Nuclear Physics Closing Date: 3rd March 2026 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: 3 3,000 - 37,000 per annum plus role related allowance(s) (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? Join AWE in the UK's largest Criticality Safety Group to support safe nuclear operations in defence of the nation and develop your nuclear career! We are currently looking to expand our Criticality Safety Group and are seeking committed, talented people who want to work in the field of nuclear criticality science and safety. We welcome applications to join our dynamic team as Criticality Safety Assessors from people with diverse skillsets and backgrounds and who are at any stage of their career. Our goal is to grow our internationally recognised, highly capable, friendly, and supportive group to meet the increasing demands of a challenging programme of work in support of the UK's nuclear deterrent. As AWE's Criticality Safety Group , our role is to provide an in-house criticality safety assessment capability in support of delivering the company's strategic objectives. This involves the delivery of criticality safety assessments during the design, operation, and decommissioning phases of nuclear facilities, which form a part of our nuclear safety documentation that satisfies our Nuclear Site Licence Conditions. The Criticality Safety Assessor role is multidisciplinary and involves the combination of a strong technical understanding of the nuclear physics of criticality with a working knowledge of writing safety assessments, as well as familiarity of, and interaction with, many other professional disciplines. A Criticality Safety Assessor applies nuclear physics knowledge and uses nuclear data to solve complex problems; uses Monte Carlo computer codes; and undertakes Hazard Identification and fault analysis to find out how a criticality could occur. Typical Criticality Safety Assessor Responsibilities: Deliver criticality safety assessments to facilities in line with the programme demand and our internal company procedures. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality as well as professional conduct in-line with our core behaviours. Engage and collaborate with stakeholders from technology centres, operations, project management, engineers, and conventional safety case teams. Directly support work with nuclear material through criticality safety assessment support in a nuclear baseline role which is a key nuclear safety requirement. Training and development are provided to learn the skills required to become a competent Criticality Safety Assessor. This involves a mixture of training exercises and on-the-job training as well as visits to nuclear facilities on site. There are also many additional opportunities for staff to diversify their work including: Delivering criticality safety training courses to workers on site. Undertaking facility inspections to appraise operational performance against criticality safety good practice. Regular knowledge transfer activities and continuous professional development opportunities. Opportunities to specialise in support for specific technology centres. Who Are We Looking For? We do need you to have the following: Honours Degree (or equivalent) in science, mathematics, engineering or a closely related discipline or an equivalent level of work experience. Examples of being able to communicate technical problems, clearly and concisely, to stakeholders with technical/non-technical backgrounds. Desirable experience/skills (development in these areas provided through training for successful candidates): An understanding of relevant technical topics which include nuclear physics, physics of criticality, mathematics, statistics, chemistry and metallurgy of fissile material. Experience of demonstrating good engineering and scientific judgement with experience in using fundamental engineering and scientific skills. Knowledge of particle transport codes - Monte Carlo and deterministic methods e.g. MONK and/or MCNP. An understanding of the requirements placed upon fissile operations within a highly regulated industry on a nuclear licensed site. An understanding of the nuclear regulatory framework within the UK and/or an overview of the different regulatory methods outside the UK. Familiarity with assessment and analysis methodologies used in the field of criticality safety. 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 has a wide range of opportunities across multiple projects for Senior Project Managers. We are looking for individuals who thrive on solving complex challenges in fast-paced environments, and who can lead and deliver on AWE's mission-critical objectives. Join us and make an impact on projects that shape the future. We're recruiting talented Project and Programme Professionals to work on a diverse range of exciting and critical programmes, including Infrastructure and Estates Projects , delivering new, complex, safe working environments; and Warhead Projects , supporting some of the most technically challenging and nationally significant work in the UK. If you're ready to contribute to projects that matter, we'd love to hear from you. Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking Package: Salary from 64,780 (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. Closing Date: 16th February 2026 Let us introduce the role A Senior Project Manager will lead and deliver complex projects in alignment with AWE's project delivery framework whilst commercially managing delivery partners, and delivering to cost, quality, and safety. A Senior Project Manager will come with an APM (Association of Project Management) or similar background and strive towards high performance within a matrix team to ensure project success. As a Senior Project Manager at AWE, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of diverse, mission-critical project/programmes. Depending on the role, your responsibilities may include: Driving end-to-end delivery of complex projects, programmes, or portfolios - from business case development through to completion and transition into operation. Leading and inspiring project teams , embedding a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement. Championing health, safety, and environmental practices , ensuring best practice standards are achieved and supporting AWE's carbon reduction targets. Defining scope and delivery plans , while managing cost, schedule, and quality to meet objectives. Providing strong governance , producing clear decision packs, maintaining performance baselines, and leading risk and opportunity management. Managing commercial engagement , securing value-for-money delivery partners and suppliers, and ensuring contracts drive compliance and successful outcomes. Acting as a senior stakeholder manager , aligning leadership, regulators, and operations teams both within AWE and externally. Coaching and developing project teams , supporting early careers and fostering a culture of learning and growth. Whilst not to be considered a check list, a Senior Project Manager should be able to demonstrate some of the following: Project Management qualification/membership (APM, PMP, PRINCE2) or equivalent experience. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels. Proven experience delivering multiple, complex, high-value, cross-functional projects. Competence in creating and maintaining project documentation, plans, and RAIDs (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies). Ability to track deliverables using KPIs and produce clear progress reports. Expertise in risk management, governance, and change control, including stage gate approvals. Commercial awareness with a focus on value, compliance, and successful delivery. Dynamic leadership style that empowers teams to adapt, perform, and align with AWE'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 these roles on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically, 2-3 days onsite per week.

AWE has a wide range of opportunities across multiple projects for Project Coordinators. We are looking for individuals who thrive on solving complex challenges in fast-paced environments, and who can lead and deliver on AWE's mission-critical objectives. Join us and make an impact on projects that shape the future. We're recruiting talented Project and Programme Professionals to work on a diverse range of exciting and critical programmes, including Infrastructure and Estates Projects , delivering new, complex, safe working environments; and Warhead Projects , supporting some of the most technically challenging and nationally significant work in the UK. If you're ready to contribute to projects that matter, we'd love to hear from you. Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking Package: Salary from 30,450 (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. Closing Date: 16th February 2026 Let us introduce the role A Project Coordinator will be an organised and proactive team member who supports matrix project teams in achieving agreed timescales and aligning project progress. A Project Coordinator will assist in coordinating delivery partners, monitoring costs, and ensuring that quality and safety standards are upheld. The role focuses on facilitating communication, maintaining project documentation, and providing administrative support to enable successful project delivery. As a Project Coordinator at AWE, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of diverse, mission-critical programmes. Depending on the role, your responsibilities may include: The ability to apply processes to support lower risk tasks within a formal project environment. Skills to undertake crucial tasks to coordinate the activities of project teams to ensure a smooth and successful on time delivery of a complex project with the guidance of a project manager. Whilst not to be considered a check list, a Senior Project Manager should be able to demonstrate some of the following: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective internal and external working relationships. Self-motivation and the desire to foster good team morale and spirit to motivate others. Organisational flair and IT skills to be used to assist with the creation of reports, action plans and managing project requests. Attention to detail to assist with the provision of accurate reports and project documentation. Good listening skills enabling requests to be assimilated and converted into action 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. 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 these roles on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically, 2-3 days onsite per week.