Project Engineer

About the job

AWE is looking for a Project Engineer to provide Engineering capability to the Trials, Experiments & Technology Development Sub-Function, to support with a wide range of challenging projects and electrical maintenance work within a newly formed Enabling Team. If you would like to work within some of the UK's most impressive facilities and in a role which provides excellent careers progression opportunity, we want to hear from you!

Location: Reading

Package: £37,860 - £56,800 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

Closing Date: 21st August 2024

The Role?

• Lead the delivery of technical projects for the maintenance and upgrade of control systems, electrical systems and pulsed power systems.
• Implement Systems Engineering best practices.
• Manage the delivery of conceptual designs, detail designs, manufacturing specifications, operational documentation and validation evidence.
• Contribute to the production and delivery of high-quality technical reports and presentations.
• Identify and support opportunities for cost savings, efficiency and business improvement.
• Assist the Technical Lead in managing partnerships.
• Support the Senior Engineer in scoping, planning, and estimating future activities.
• Organise personal training and development under the guidance of a professional mentor.

The hiring manager would be interested in receiving applications from individuals with a Degree/HND/NVQ4 level in STEM vocational & project management qualifications, supported by practical experience or equivalent.

While we welcome applications from developing Engineers, ideally you will have demonstrable experience in:

• Leading small project teams.
• Working with complex systems using innovative science and technology.
• Delivering projects using a stage gated process.
• Implementing Systems Engineering best practices.
• Working with systems such as electrical systems, distributed camera systems, network-controlled systems, PLC controlled systems or motion control systems.
• Mentoring and coaching other members of staff.

What will you get from us?

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.
• Maternity Leave- 39 Weeks Full Pay & Paternity Leave- 4 Weeks Full Pay!
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance.
• 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 for your family.
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site.

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

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