Senior Facility Engineer (Electrical)

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.

AWE is currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer (Building Services) to deliver and lead professional engineering services, to enable the Principal Asset Engineer in fulfilment of the strategy for the upkeep of all assets and equipment AWE needs to deliver the mission.

Title: Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Aldermaston, Berkshire

Package: £47,690 - £66,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

As a Senior Electrical Engineer (Building Services) you’ll be responsible for:

• Apply extensive field and technical knowledge for the design intent, as-built standards and system performance through the asset’s life cycle for the facility systems and structures
• Interpret and deliver the requirements of complex and high-profile tasks (including troubleshooting, quoting, reporting, design, commissioning and handover as required) to make evidence-based engineering decisions to solve technical problems
• Lead and advise engineers in the delivery of innovative solutions to complex engineering problems.
• Identify, escalate and manage risks arising from the condition of engineered systems and structures.
• Ensure adherence to the statutory and regulatory requirements associated with working in a highly regulated environment including Safe Systems of Work (SSoW)
• Engage with company delivery and administrative requirements, supporting performance management and team progress
• Where appropriate, undertake additional roles such as Appointed Person, Asset Change Manager (corporate training provided)
  
  

Role

For Senior Electrical Engineer roles we are particularly interested to hear from candidates with experience in some, or all the following:

• Leading engineering delivery across infrastructure facilities in highly regulatory industries such as oil & gas, rail, aerospace, or chemical & explosive
• Facility engineering and maintenance services throughout an asset’s life cycle.
• Electrical building services such as: LV/HV, HVAC, small power and lighting, lightning protection, ATEX, UPS etc
• An HNC/HND/Level 4 qualification with suitable additional related experience
  
  

Some reasons we think Senior Electrical Engineers love it here:

• 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work.
• In addition, 208 hours of holiday each year (equal to at least 25 days leave) plus Bank Holidays.
• 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'.

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 Citizen to apply for a role with us.

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 us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.