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AWE Aldermaston, Berkshire
Jul 01, 2025
Full time
Construction Mechanical Supervisor/Engineer Salary: Up to 52,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) Location: Reading area Let us introduce the role: AWE is currently recruiting for a Client Construction Mechanical Supervisor/Engineer to be responsible for supporting the Construction Manager in ensuring the successful planning and delivery phases of construction projects. The role will support a significant 'UK leading' multi-million-pound forward build programme, of new facilities and associated infrastructure. Ensuring that installation works by Contractors are undertaken to appropriate and specified quality standards (inspect and verification). Maintaining daily site diary, accurately detailing site conditions, progress and the resources available to undertake the work activities throughout the construction phase. Providing input to weekly reports which include site safety inspections, quality control, inspection & test plans, defect notices etc. Assisting in the preparation and review of pre-construction information such as SSOW/RAMS. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Have a suitable amount of technical and site experience within the construction/build environment, with a proven track record in successfully supervising construction work. Hold an industry standard construction/build environment qualification, aligned to their discipline/specialism. SSSTS & CSCS (relevant level), or suitable equivalent. Membership of an appropriate professional institution (desirable). Good understanding of current construction Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation/ Regulations, in particular compliance with the 2015 Construction Design Management Regulations. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance. 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). 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'. 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
Jul 01, 2025
Full time
Technical Support Engineer -Electrical, Mechanical & C&I Location - Reading area Package - 36,800 - 49,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) plus allowance. 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 What will you be required to do? As a Technical Support Engineer -Electrical, Mechanical & C&I , this role is plant based/hands on with the expectation to support and review, planning, resourcing and creation of SSOW/ RAMS. Then the implementation of these tasks to enable proactive and reactive maintenance to be successfully completed in line with the fundamentals of the maintenance role As part of this role as mentioned the following documents but not limited to, you will be required to create for SSoW/RAMS packs. Which Includes risk assessments, method statements/maintenance instructions, working at height assessments, lift plans and COSHH assessments. Types of plant, equipment and systems typically covered by the role will vary but will predominately be building services such as, electrical distribution, compressed air, steam, chilled water, HVAC, AHU's etc. Technical Support Engineer will use experience and knowledge to provide technical support to the maintenance teams to enable completion of complex tasks whilst demonstrating understanding, competence and adherence to all relevant legislative and company standards within area of responsibility. You will provide an interface between the maintenance and engineering functions for the delivery of minor alteration projects, the sourcing of spares, identification of suitable replacement parts for obsolete equipment. What will you need to be considered? An engineering apprenticeship with a minimum NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in a relevant technical discipline or NVQ/Diploma level 2 plus industrial experience. Competency in a single specialism or capability to work across a range of disciplines or work areas. Ability to work as a lead team member including coaching other engineers in specialised roles. Basic computer literacy to utilise relevant business systems (e.g., Asset Management System) Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
AWE Aldermaston, Berkshire
Jun 30, 2025
Full time
Head of Future Capability - Assembly Closing date: 13 July 2025. We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Package: Competitive leadership salary depending on experience, plus various other benefits including a 9-day working fortnight, generous holiday allowance, performance related bonus & an additional flexible benefit scheme. 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 Head of Future Capability holds strategic accountability for delivering and sustaining ensuring an enduring cutting-edge manufacturing capability aligned to the objectives of a specific Business Unit. This pivotal strategic leadership position is responsible for ensuring the long-term readiness to manufacturing capability in support of the Strategic Warhead Enterprise Plan (SWEP) and AWE's broader strategic goals. This will involve: Anticipate and evaluate future demands across programmes, translating them into actionable long-term capability plans. Commission and integrate new or upgraded capabilities (including re-kits) into operational use, in close collaboration with the Head of Operations. Lead transformation across the Business Unit, to become a modern, state-of-the-art facility with the highest safety and quality outputs and cultivating a high-performance culture. You will be influencing across and collaborating closely with Head of Operations, Head of Integrated Planning, Estates and Liabilities, Infrastructure Projects Delivery (IPD) and the Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO) and wider defence enterprise colleagues across the functions. This is a forward-looking and influential role that requires both visionary thinking and the ability to drive delivery at scale-ensuring that AWE remains prepared to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Key Responsibilities Accountable for leading, managing, influencing, coaching and developing a cross-functional (multi-disciplinary) matrix team who will identify solutions and correspondingly bring into service, enduring capabilities Drive a compliant, sustainable and modern capability through the delivery of critical transformation and improvement programmes for existing facilities/ build and implementation of new facilities for the Business Unit. This will involve: Collaborating with Infrastructure Project Delivery (IPD) and/or external suppliers to support the design, development and commissioning of new / upgraded facilities - ensuring proposals show clear line of sight to the capability value stream from shorter time scales to longer 7-10-year project Bringing clarity, control, and demonstration of value-for-money to the long-term Business Unit capability investments proposals, including concept design and business case approval Working with the Head of Operations to stand up competent teams to receive facilities, in preparation for handover from IPD, ensuring full operational readiness and that appropriate transition plans are in place Responsible for the requirements capture of future capability (including re-kits) Direct support for the General Manager including: Ensuring Business Unit future capabilities are cognisant of the requirements of relevant safety, health, environmental, quality and security legislation Promoting a positive safety culture, where the workforce is empowered to constructively challenge potential areas of weakness/vulnerability Ensuring appropriate and demonstrable governance arrangements are in place, including undertaking Deputy Local Management Safety Committee (LMSC) chair Ensuring robust data is available to report, analyse and monitor performance, identifying trends and variances Requirements Degree educated or similar attainment level demonstrated through experience with strong engineering knowledge Strategic operations management experience with proven track record in designing and implementing successful large-scale complex transformation programmes e.g. multi-site/ large numbers, managing impacts on process, technology, information, governance, and people/ organisation Experience/ capability to drive modern capability through the delivery of critical improvement programmes for existing facilities/ build and implementation of new facilities Extensive knowledge within health, safety and security Experience in leading amongst senior leaders, including building and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders internally and externally Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Knowledge and experience of Civil and Defence nuclear operational environments Broad understanding of a manufacturing and/or regulatory environment Explosives management Restructure building Lead and deliver complex programmes, anticipating change barriers and ways to overcome them Establishing and maintaining effective governance, risk management, and reporting mechanisms for a large-scale programme or work Managing budgets and resources ensuring value for money and return on investment Sound knowledge and understanding of the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in transformation and innovation and the ability to leverage them to create value and competitive advantage for the organisation High levels of business, financial and commercial acumen, taking a global perspective when developing and proposing solutions You see yourself as having a strategic and proactive approach to managing obstacles. We welcome a visionary leader with a 'growth mindset' to push the boundaries of what's possible. You'll be joining us at a pivotal time, with the chance to shape the future direction of AWE through exciting technical projects. Additional requirements: Willingness to undertake UK and overseas travel. Ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearance. 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. DV clearance is required for this position. 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
Jun 27, 2025
Full time
Head of AI Acceleration & Delivery Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: Competitive leadership salary depending on experience, performance related bonus, flexible benefit scheme. 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 We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to join our team as the Head of AI Adoption. The successful candidate will lead the integration of artificial intelligence technologies across our organisation with an emphasis on driving innovation, efficiency, and productivity. The role will lead AI adoption across corporate functions, support engineering and operations colleagues drive AI adoption in these critical functions, whilst collaborating and supporting Science and NTR colleagues with their existing high-performance computing (HPC), machine learning (ML) and AI initiatives. This role requires deep understanding and significant experience of AI technologies, ideally with application in an engineering or manufacturing environment, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. Some of the Key Responsibilities: Developing AI Strategy : Crafting a comprehensive AI strategy that aligns with the organization's goals and objectives. Stakeholder Engagement: Communicating the benefits and limitations of AI to both technical and non 1 technical stakeholders to build buy-in and support, lead engagement with key external stakeholders, including MoD, Government, DAIC Implementation Roadmap : Creating a detailed roadmap for AI adoption across a range of use cases, including timelines, necessary infrastructure, tools, and personnel Identifying Use Cases : Collaborating with business leaders to uncover and prioritize AI use cases with high business value and feasibility Monitoring and Evaluation : Overseeing AI experiments and projects to ensure they meet desired outcomes and inform best practices Training and Enablement : Providing resources, training, and self-service tools to enable both professional and citizen developers within the organization Ethical AI Practices : Ensure ethical adoption of AI, including ethical risk assessments, as well as contribute to AWE guidance on AI ethics Strategy Development : Develop and execute a comprehensive AI adoption strategy aligned with the company's engineering, scientific, and manufacturing goals. Identify and prioritize AI opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and customer satisfaction Leadership and Collaboration : Lead a multidisciplinary team of AI specialists, data scientists, engineers, and manufacturing experts from across our organisation. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the organization. Collaborate with other departments, including Operations, Engineering and Science & High Performance Computing (HPC), to ensure seamless AI integration AI Implementation : Oversee the design, development, and deployment of AI solutions in engineering and manufacturing processes. Ensure AI solutions meet regulatory standards and industry best practices. Monitor and evaluate the performance of AI systems and processes, making data-driven adjustments as necessary Training and Support : Provide training and support to AWE employees on AI technologies and their applications. Ensure AI team members are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to leverage AI effectively Research and Development : Monitor emerging AI trends and technologies relevant to engineering and manufacturing. Drive innovative AI solutions to maintain the company's competitive edge AI Ethics & Security : Maintain a robust AI ethics framework built on best practice standards Ensure compliance with the framework including maintenance of ethics risk assessments Engage with colleagues across the organisation (e.g. Security and Legal) to both develop proportionate AI centric policies and design appropriate mitigations for the AI risks Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Educated to postgraduate level or equivalent experience Experience of leading, managing, and motivating teams to deliver Proven experience in leading AI projects within an engineering and manufacturing environment Extensive experience in project management, team leadership, and strategic planning Strong understanding of AI technologies, machine learning algorithms, and data analytics Evidence of effective stakeholder management in a complex multi 1 stakeholder environment Track record of driving delivery, continuous improvement, and sustained performance focusing activities on key business issues and outcomes Evidence of management interpretation and presentation of performance focusing activities on key business issues and outcomes Evidence of leading and managing change Experience in problem solving to resolve, minimise, or mitigate risk and maximise opportunities Excellent leadership skills with a focus on driving high performance and development The ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical solutions Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in AI (e.g. Python, R) Capable of maintaining a high degree of effectiveness in a multitask role, managing priorities and delivering to challenging timescales Able to work at a strategic level to assimilate and analyse information quickly to assess and resolve issues and execute solutions. Robust judgement and the ability to seek and challenge information to reach and make decisions Strong influencer with excellent interpersonal, engagement, and presentation skills to executive level Proven clear and concise communication skills Demonstrable negotiating and influencing skills, and the ability to convince through personal credibility Business and financial acumen to provide strategic and tactical insight and thinking depending on the needs of the business Ability to drive transformation, change, and continuous improvement through collaboration and leading by example. Demonstrable commitment to and an understanding of diversity, equality, and inclusion 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 Reading, Oxfordshire
Jun 13, 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 Reading, Oxfordshire
Jun 04, 2025
Full time
Utilities Operations Engineer (Mechanical) Location - Aldermaston (Reading/Basingstoke area) with free onsite parking . Package - Starting from 39,280 (dependent on experience) Closing date - 25th June 2025 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. 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 currently recruiting for a Utilities Engineer - Mechanical to join our team working across our Aldermaston estate. What's a day like in the life of a Utilities Engineer? As a Utilities Engineer, you will be responsible for the delivery of professional engineering services to enable the Utilities Engineering Team Leader to deliver utility services to facilities, assets and equipment required by AWE. In addition to providing subject matter knowledge, a typical day may include undertaking design activities, design reviews, calculations, change control, load coordination, strategic assessments, configuration control, asset management, reliability engineering and other tasking as directed. You will also engage with operational areas, project teams, capital projects, design and technical authorities, senior management, and other estate areas. Who are we looking for? As the ideal candidate, we would need you to have experience of working with mechanical design and implementation orientated tasks across regulated sites, including production, manufacturing or industrial environments. As part of this role, you'll be expected to take on the following: Key Accountabilities: Adherence to management system requirements for Utilities Engineering activities. Provide engineering intelligence to Utilities Engineering. Delivery of engineering tasks for utilities networks. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Key Responsibilities: Apply domain and technical knowledge for design, as built standards and through life system performance for relevant network plant and equipment. Ensure availability of utilities plant, equipment and infrastructure within relevant networks. Ensure maintenance of configuration baseline and provision of load connection and disconnection authorisations for relevant networks. Provide specialist engineering knowledge for design. Installation, commissioning and troubleshooting on network plant equipment and infrastructure. Identify and escalate business risk associated with the condition and performance of network plant equipment and infrastructure. Optimise the delivery of Utilities Engineering services. Ensure compliance for relevant network plant and equipment. Ensure Continued Professional Development is maintained. 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 Technician Apprenticeship or ONC with suitable additional experience, or (desirable), HNC to Accredited Honours degree or suitable equivalent. Prior operational and engineering experience in an industrial or utilities environment, in Utilities and building services. An ability to provide engineering capability across relevant networks, comprising a range of infrastructure facilities and associated plant and equipment. An ability to solve complex problems/issues using tested solutions, i.e. calculations using industry standard software. Experience of working in a highly regulated environment with an understanding of nuclear and explosives area requirements Candidates must be willing and able to apply, obtain and maintain the required security clearance for the role. 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 and 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. 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. 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.
AWE Reading, Oxfordshire
Jun 04, 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
AWE Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire
Jun 03, 2025
Full time
Business and Systems Support Analyst Location - RNAD Coulport, Helensburgh Package - 30,860 - 40k (Depending on experience and suitability for the role) Working pattern - 07:15 - 16:45 Monday - Thursday Let us introduce the role As a Business and Systems Support Analyst, you will be responsible for the maintenance and continual improvement of information management systems within the ABL Alliance and supports process improvements, local IT solutions and supports wider enterprise projects. You will play a vital role, supporting in the implementation of business systems at Coulport and providing information management support to all functions, identifying and evaluating relevant solutions to local system and process problems. Key Responsibilities: Supporting with the development of current and new information management methods and systems within the production area and across other AWE areas. Support and assist the Coulport ABL lead of AWE led modernisation and digitisation projects in support of business delivery. Deliver training and implementation activities as required to ensure business improvements are successfully implemented. Support business areas in developing process maps for improvement projects, assist in creating ABL Management and production area information, and provide cross-functional support to ensure RNAD Coulport processes are regularly reviewed for efficiency and suitability. Support line manager with requirements gathering workshops and highlight any complex requirement conflicts to line manager for resolution. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders on all relevant projects and improvements. Ensure support to the Depot audit programme and coordinate audit and other deficiency reports raised against the post holders within area of operation. Support line manager to identify and document project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies and undertake impact analysis. Support continuous and business improvement activities. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Extensive experience of MS Office packages (E.g. Word, Excel, Project, Visio, SharePoint, Publisher) Excellent judgement, analytical and decision-making skills Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Effective communication, interpersonal and presentation skills. Experiencing of VBA code Experience of Python code Prior working experience of Data management information systems and managing SharePoint sites Previous experience of working within a Ministry of Defence or High Hazard environment would be beneficial Project Management background 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 266 hours of annual leave (plus every 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 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 RNAD Coulport. Please note that you may also be required to work overtime to meet operational needs.
AWE Reading, Oxfordshire
Jun 03, 2025
Full time
Utilities Operations Engineer (Electrical) Location - Aldermaston (Reading/Basingstoke area) with free onsite parking . Package - Starting from 39,280 (dependent on experience) Closing date: 24th June 2025 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. 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 currently recruiting for a Utilities Engineer - Electrical to join our team working across our Aldermaston estate. What's a day like in the life of a Utilities Engineer? As a Utilities Engineer (Electrical), you will be responsible for the delivery of professional engineering services to enable the Utilities Engineering Team Leader to deliver utility services to facilities, assets and equipment required by AWE. In addition to providing subject matter knowledge, a typical day may include undertaking electrical design activities, design reviews, calculations, change control, load coordination, strategic assessments, configuration control, asset management, reliability engineering and other tasking as directed. A Utilities Engineer (Electrical) in the Utilities Engineering Team, will engage with operational areas, project teams, capital projects, design and technical authorities, senior management, and other estate areas. Who are we looking for? As the ideal candidate, we would need you to have experience of working with electrical networks across regulated sites, including production, manufacturing or industrial environments. As part of this role, you'll be expected to take on the following: Key Accountabilities: Adherence to management system requirements for Utilities Engineering activities. Provide engineering intelligence to Utilities Engineering. Delivery of engineering tasks for utilities networks. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Key Responsibilities: Apply domain and technical knowledge for design, as built standards and through life system performance for relevant network plant and equipment. Ensure availability of utilities plant, equipment and infrastructure within relevant networks. Ensure maintenance of configuration baseline and provision of load connection and disconnection authorisations for relevant networks. Provide specialist engineering knowledge for design. Installation, commissioning and troubleshooting on network plant equipment and infrastructure. Identify and escalate business risk associated with the condition and performance of network plant equipment and infrastructure. Optimise the delivery of Utilities Engineering services. Ensure compliance for relevant network plant and equipment. Ensure Continued Professional Development is maintained. 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 Technician Apprenticeship or ONC in Electrical with suitable additional experience, or (desirable), HNC to Accredited Honours degree or suitable equivalent. Prior operational and engineering experience in an industrial or utilities environment, in HV/LV, generation, distribution, and building services. An ability to provide engineering capability across relevant networks, comprising a range of infrastructure facilities and associated plant and equipment. An ability to solve complex problems/issues using tested solutions, i.e. cable calculations using industry standard software. Experience of working in a highly regulated environment with an understanding of nuclear and explosives area requirements Candidates must be willing and able to apply, obtain and maintain the required security clearance for the role. 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. 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. 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.
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
AWE Aldermaston, Berkshire
Mar 07, 2025
Full time
Stakeholder Management Specialist Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: Up to 41k (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 a Stakeholder Management Specialist. This exciting new role is all about building, fixing, and maintaining long lasting relationships with AWE Stakeholders of various levels. You will work with the Senior Leadership team to capture and identify who the key stakeholders are and create an engagement plan, looking at how well we engage and identifying a plan of action to improve performance and bring the Stakeholders and functions together. You will communicate regularly with the Stakeholders, have 1-2-1 conversations, obtain their feedback, review customer satisfaction surveys, and run meaningful workshops to ensure that the relationship is working and if it isn't, identifying changes that can improve it. If you are a great communicator and have an ability to forge strong relationships with people, this could be the role for you. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Excellent communication skills, comfortable dealing with stakeholders of different levels. Ability to organise and facilitate group activities with Senior Leaders Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Experience in project management would be desirable but not essential. Ability to identify problems, evaluate options and execute solutions. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills with experience of writing up reports. Ability to work well in high pressured situations and a regularly changing environment. 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 days onsite per week.
AWE Aldermaston, Berkshire
Mar 07, 2025
Full time
Materials Characterisation Specialist Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: 28,420 - 35,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience). Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Let us introduce the role AWE is currently recruiting for a Materials Characterisation specialist for the Radiochemistry Group. The Environmental Monitoring, Analysis and Waste Characterisation Team provides bulk waste sentencing services for a variety of construction and demolition projects. Within this role you will be responsible for task acceptance, preparation of sampling plans, liaising with our analytical laboratories, data interpretation and reporting to the customer. You will also have the opportunity to support the regulatory environmental monitoring programme at AWE. As a member of the Environmental Monitoring, Analysis and Waste Characterisation team your main responsibilities will be to: Support co-ordination of the bulk waste characterisation programme, e.g. planning and scheduling programme elements, and managing tasking (customer agreements) for assessment surveys, monitoring and analytical requirement for radiological and chemical measurements Process, interpret and report measurement test data of required quality standard to specified timescales Satisfy all legislative, regulatory and stakeholder requirements Support sampling surveys, to include sample collection and in field measurements, using a range of instrumentation Assist in programme reviews, development, innovations and implementation Understand and apply Company Environment, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to liaise with team members, customers and other stakeholders. Ability to handle and interpret data. Ability to organise and schedule work in an ever-changing priority environment. Be able to work alone and/or with others to achieve specific deliverables to specified timescales. Strong IT skills, primarily Microsoft Office package 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. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: An HND/BSc/NVQ (level 4+) qualification in a technical based subject (e.g. sciences or mathematics). Equivalent and relevant working experience (minimum of 2 years) is also acceptable. Understanding of radiological and chemical materials and measurements. Knowledge of regulatory and legislative requirements associated with the operation of a Nuclear Licensed Site, e.g. knowledge of the Environmental Permitting Regulations and waste classification legislation. 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'. - MB
AWE Aldermaston, Berkshire
Mar 07, 2025
Full time
NTR Senior Operations Specialist Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: 51,000 - 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. Let us introduce the role AWE is currently recruiting for a Senior Nuclear Security Specialist to join our Nuclear Threat Reduction Group bringing their experience to AWE and to successfully playing a key role in delivering for our customers. Nuclear Threat Reduction supports Government organisations in exploiting AWE's wealth of radiological and nuclear knowledge, developing and delivering national security capabilities in support of the UK CONTEST Strategy. This role in NTR Operations is suitable for an experienced hire, and will heavily utilise soft skills, engaging with policy makers, technical specialists, and end-users. A strong team working ethic and understanding of scientific process and technologies is required, particularly electronics and radiation detection technologies. The candidate will need to work in a dynamic and team orientated environment, working in a hands-on and end-user/customer facing role. Who are we looking for? We would welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate knowledge or experience in the following: Electrical Engineering (including electronics technicians or similar) Mechanical Engineering Applied Physics Maintaining operational equipment (particularly deployed/operational sensors) Key Accountabilities Leading operational capability development tasks to schedule, cost and quality in support to the Nuclear Threat Reduction (NTR) Operations programme: Lead the development and deployment of the AWE operational response capabilities, Leading the development of an overarching configuration control and maintenance for specialist detection instruments; applying appropriate policies and techniques to ensure they are appropriately maintained, stored and configured against agreed processes and procedures. Procurement, configuration and through life management of operational equipment and other assets, Leading quality assurance in areas such as electrical testing and calibration of instruments, Planning delivering and reporting on exercises and associated validation activities, Capturing and recording lessons and gaps identified and coordinating action plans, Providing a fit for purpose technology or capability used by the operational response team that meet customer expectations (including configuration, maintenance and quality control). 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'. 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
Mar 07, 2025
Full time
NTR Operations Specialist Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: 38.500 - 45,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Let us introduce the role AWE is currently recruiting for a Nuclear Security Specialist for the Nuclear Threat Reduction Group. Nuclear Threat Reduction supports Government organisations in exploiting AWE's wealth of radiological and nuclear knowledge, developing and delivering national security capabilities in support of the UK CONTEST Strategy. This role in NTR Operations is suitable for graduate and experienced hires alike, and will heavily utilise soft skills, engaging with policy makers, technical specialists, and end-users. A strong team working ethic and understanding of scientific process and technologies is required, particularly electronics and radiation detection technologies. The candidate will need to work in a dynamic and team orientated environment, working in a hands-on and end-user/customer facing role. Who are we looking for? We would welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate knowledge or experience in the following: Applied Physics Disaster/Emergency Management (including planning, coordination, or response) CBRN Sciences Nuclear security or counter terrorism Nuclear Materials Science Nuclear Forensics Key Accountabilities Undertaking operational capability development tasks to schedule, cost and quality in support to the Nuclear Threat Reduction (NTR) Operations programme. Support the development and deployment of the AWE operational response capabilities. Providing UK government policy partners, and operational end-users, including the military, police and other emergency response partner agencies with timely and accurate advice, Operational and technical assessment and analysis, Options studies for operational capabilities, Preparing, issuing, and maintaining plans for operational response, capability management, and validation exercises, Analysis, development, design and delivery of training courses for NTR operational responders, NTR staff and national security end-users, Planning delivering and reporting on exercises and associated validation activities, Participating in and leading Review, Learn, Improve activities, Providing a fit for purpose technology or capability used by the operational response team that meet customer expectations. 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.