Project Engineer

time left to apply End Date: April 8, 2025 (9 days left to apply)

job requisition id R26622

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.

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £35,720 - £56,850 (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 Project Engineer to join our Future Materials Campus (FMC) programme. This is a significant infrastructure project, renewing existing facilities and investing in new capabilities. There is a wide range of projects at various stages of the project cycle, from setting requirements to decommissioning.

As a key member of the Engineering Team, you will have the opportunity to work on multiple projects with a range of stakeholders to support our critical mission in keeping the Nation safe.

This will include supporting the Engineering Managers to provide facility designs, reviewing engineering requirements and preparing draft specifications and briefs.

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

• Experience in managing construction projects: Proven track record in overseeing construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Ability to work with a range of stakeholders: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with various stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and team members.
• Skills in reviewing engineering requirements and preparing specifications: Ability to analyse and interpret engineering requirements, and prepare detailed specifications and briefs that meet project needs.
• Strong communication and organizational skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Problem-solving abilities: Demonstrated ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and implement them effectively to ensure project success.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:

• Facility design: Experience in designing facilities, including layout planning, equipment selection, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Drafting specifications and briefs: Proficiency in creating comprehensive specifications and briefs that clearly outline project requirements and expectations.
• Supporting engineering managers: Experience in assisting engineering managers with project planning, resource allocation, and technical decision-making.
• Knowledge of construction standards and regulations: Familiarity with local and national construction standards, codes, and regulations to ensure compliance and safety.
• Technical proficiency: Strong technical skills, including the use of engineering software and tools for design, analysis, and project management.

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.

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.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2/3 days onsite per week.

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.

If you're looking for a role with excitement, intrigue and something that really makes a difference then now is the time to join AWE. We are at the start of a once in a generation – possibly two generations – programme to design and produce a replacement warhead for the UK's continuous at sea deterrent. We will do this while continuing to deliver the Trident programme as well as managing ambitious state-of-the-art capital and construction projects – some of which have never been done before. Find out more on our website.

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