Senior Energy Specialist

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.

Senior Energy Specialist

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

Package: £48,950 - £66k (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.

Ready to play your part?

At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

AWE is currently recruiting for a Senior Energy Specialist within Facilities and Estate Services for Aldermaston.
 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and prioritisation of energy efficiency & carbon emissions reduction investment opportunities at AWE sites, development and implementation of new energy strategies and procurements.
 

Working with Estate Strategy & Planning colleagues to incorporate energy efficiency and carbon emissions reduction activities into overall programme delivery (e.g. via Infrastructure Capability Plans) to meet AWE and UK Government objectives.
 

You will manage and forecast AWE's energy budget across a mixed industrial defence estate.  Lead projects and support energy and project forecasting activities to ensure adequate financial resources are provisioned to drive continuous energy usage improvements.

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

• Degree in Engineering / Science Discipline and/or similar discipline/ Energy & Environmental Qualifications

• An understanding / experience of building services and key industrial energy consuming plant

• UK Regulations with respect to Energy and Carbon Emissions

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

• Proven track record of producing business cases, optioneering reports and investment appraisals

• Ability to operate and influence at senior levels of the organisation

• Environmental strategy and planning

• Capable of maintaining a high degree of effectiveness in a multitask role, managing priorities in complex environments

• Experience working in a high regulated manufacturing environment – Previous working experience in an Energy company would be beneficial

• Strong leadership skills in driving high performance

• Excellent communication skills

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.

Work hard, be rewarded:

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:

• 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.

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

Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically, 3 days onsite per week, with occasional travel to other AWE UK sites.

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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.