Role ??? Project Engineer

Salary - ??33,850 - ??45,000 (depending on experience)

Location - Reading Area

There has never been a more exciting time to be a Project Engineer at AWE, a once-in-a-generation chance to design and shape the UK???s future nuclear deterrent using innovation and the latest technologies, processes and capabilities whilst enjoying the benefit of a working pattern that gives you every other Friday off!

AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include:

• In-house development & opportunities for growth in role.
• Attractive contributory pension scheme.
• 270 hours a year holiday entitlement.
• 9-day fortnight (every other Friday off)
• Salary sacrifice scheme & many other benefits.
• Generous shift and local area allowance on top of basic package.

AWE are recruiting for Project Engineers to directly support our Engineering Management Team by maintaining the Design Intent and Design Information Configuration from facility design inception through to project handover to the operational phase. This is a great opportunity for Engineers form any discipline to further their career working on interesting and unique projects.

This will include supporting the Engineering Manager???s to provide facility designs, reviewing engineering requirements and preparing draft specifications and briefs. Whilst experience of working in a regulated environment (nuclear and/or explosives) is preferred, it is not essential.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Engineering Manager in assessing the suitability of the facility design for the next phase of the lifecycle (e.g. tender; construction; commissioning; handover)
• Supporting the Engineering Manager in their delivery of their Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
• Supporting oversight of the facility design as it develops via facilitating routine reviews
• Supporting the Engineering Manager in managing the Design Intent and Design Information Configuration from inception through to project handover
• Providing functional support in identifying and implementing change, development and improvement
• Setting up meetings and reviews and managing stakeholders
• Gathering data and technical information to support the project
• Acting as first point of contact for technical queries
• Maintaining technical query and change registers
• Producing draft project governance documents; plans certificates etc.

Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:

• HNC/HND with suitable additional experience
• Ability to delivery of cross-discipline design packages in a multi-discipline environment
• Capable of maintaining design information configuration control for the life of a project
• Some experience of delivering projects using structured methodologies
• Capable of supporting the role of Principal Designer under CDM Regulations
• Experience developing and delivering design solutions

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas.

Please note that you must be a British National to apply for a role at AWE.

AWE plays a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom, by providing and maintaining the warheads for the country???s nuclear deterrent. We are a centre of scientific, engineering and technological excellence, with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. Our unique expertise also assists the UK Government in developing and delivering a range of innovative and integrated support services, including national nuclear security and counter-terrorism solutions.

AWE is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at AWE, including women, BAME and people with disabilities.