Mechanical Engineer

1 week ago

Aldermaston, West Berkshire, United Kingdom AWE Full time
Job Description

AWE's Facility Engineering Team is seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to provide professional engineering services across our plant and equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to apply your expertise to deliver engineering solutions during the lifecycle of our facilities and receive excellent training and development to further your career.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Apply extensive expertise in mechanical building services and associated plant to oversee delivery of engineered solutions within the operational lifecycle phase.
  • Review or originate modification packages, manage or review configured plant changes, and act as intelligent client in acquiring or specifying engineering services or products.
  • Mentor/advise colleagues in this respect.
  • Demonstrate leadership in escalating business risk or opportunities arising from the condition of engineered systems and structures in the interests of safety, regulatory compliance, quality, and reliability.
  • Advise colleagues or senior stakeholders in this respect.
  • Take ownership of engineering issues or opportunities.
  • Plan, manage, and collaborate to deliver sound, safe solutions to enable delivery of the programme and our obligations to society.
  • Assist Task Management in setting strategic priorities, management of resources, and ensuring compliance with our regulatory framework or process arrangements.
  • Provide advice, guidance, progress reports, and supporting documentation (or review) to stakeholders including Senior Leadership, Operations Management, Process Owners, Operators, Maintainers, and Occupants.
  • Provide, develop, and maintain extensive domain knowledge and/or extensive subject matter expertise.
  • Adhere to Company Management System requirements, relevant Technical Standards & Legislation, and business controls. Capacity to advise and oversee others in this regard. Influencing or proposing development of processes. An exemplar of professional, ethical, and courteous conduct.
  • Oversee application of Maintenance & Reliability Principles; review output from Failure Modes & Effects Analysis. Analyse relevant metrics and contribute to Key Performance Indicators and other reporting as required. Assist in Reliability Centred Maintenance planning and perform Root Cause Analysis. Advise colleagues or senior stakeholders in this respect.
  • Undertake compensated and non-compensated secondary roles providing various advisory or support capabilities, in particular of senior or delegated authority nature.
Requirements:
  • Extensive experience within Mechanical building services (HVAC, water systems etc.) and industrial processes (compressed gases & pneumatics, hydraulics, steam, packaged units, lifting equipment, cryogenics), with good awareness of associated electrical & control systems.
  • A good awareness of relevant legislation, supporting ACOP, best practice, and common industry standards.
  • Experience within the higher hazard / regulated industries (e.g. nuclear, petro-chem, pharma etc.).
  • Experience leading projects/tasks and/or supervising, influencing or mentoring other/junior engineers or stakeholders.
  • Membership of an engineering institution and/or Incorporated/Chartered Engineer or equivalent.
  • Previous experience as an installer or maintainer likely beneficial, although this role is more akin to consultancy services in lieu of hands on technical tasks.
What We Offer:
  • AWE is a company that values its employees and offers a range of benefits to suit your needs.
  • Time to recharge your batteries with a generous 270 hours (including Bank Holidays) of annual leave.
  • 9 day working fortnight - every other Friday off and possibility of flexible working hours (role dependent).
  • A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (up to 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution).
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family.
  • 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 host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site.
  • Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
  • Relocation assistance (terms & conditions apply).

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.

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