Independent Oversight Senior Assurer

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

Are you inquisitive, mindful and independent thinking? Read on....

AWEs Independent Oversight team are currently recruiting a Senior Assurer within their (Capital) Projects Oversight team.

Location: This role is based at Aldermaston, between Newbury, Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Although this role is predominantly based on site, there is flexibility to work from home – further information on this can be discussed openly during your interview.

Package: Starts at £45,590 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience). A 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.

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..

You will be joining us at AWE as we embark on a major infrastructure programme, enabling the continued delivery of the UK’s nuclear deterrent. The team operates as a Third Line of Assurance, verifying that AWE have controls and arrangements in place that are designed and operating effectively to keep both our people and the nation safe and secure.

As a Senior Assurer within the Independent Oversight team, you will lead on the delivery of a value adding assurance programme across our onsite major Capital Projects, in line with applicable arrangements and legislation. This role is instrumental to delivering on AWE’s core mission, your focus will be to assure that the critical path of activity is delivered to quality, and safely.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an Independent Oversight Senior Assurer with interest and experience in construction and major infrastructure projects to:

• Lead on and deliver assigned tasks/inspections in accordance with requirements and operational constraints to time and quality.
• Provide tactical advice to the business on aspects of the Independent Oversight activities, as required.
• Analyse data to create themes to support forming the strategic independent overview of the business.
• Gain the respect of key figures (both internally and externally) and be known for honesty, integrity, and sound assurance and knowledge.
• Deal with difficult situations with empathy and firm determination to do the right thing.
• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.
• Provide clear and regular information to allow a strategic independent overview of the business.
  
  

Whilst Not To Be Considered a Tick List, We’d Like You To Have Demonstrable Experience In Some, If Not All Of The Following:

• Current construction Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation/ Regulations, in particular compliance with the 2015 Construction Design Management Regulations and Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Hold a National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Construction accreditation, or a suitable equivalent.
• Understanding of capital project controls, dependencies, and risk assessment.
• A clear and concise communication style with the ability to compile reports and present to peers and Senior Managers.
• Ability to build strong relationships with teams and stakeholders. Previous experience with engaging with external regulators would be desirable.
• Drive and determination to deliver excellence.
• The desire to continuously develop knowledge and application techniques of assurance within the capital projects space.
• Excellent IT skills including MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  
  

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).
  
  

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Please reach out to [email protected] to discuss the role in more detail. Applications must be online via our careers site.

Important Things You Need To Know:

Interviews are face to face here at Aldermaston, RG7 4PR and will include a ten minute presentation.

We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during your recruitment journey. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations.

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.
  
  

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.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.