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Electrical Engineer Plant & Building Services

AWE PLC
Posted 14 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance

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  • AWE is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their Facility Engineering team in Reading, offering a salary ranging from £37,860 to £52,000 based on experience.
  • The role involves delivering engineering solutions throughout the lifecycle of facilities, including managing plant changes and ensuring safety and compliance.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of Level 4 NQF (HNC) qualifications and relevant experience, preferably in higher hazard industries such as nuclear or petrochemical.
  • The position provides excellent training and development opportunities, along with generous benefits including a 9-day working fortnight and a defined contribution pension plan.
  • Candidates must be able to obtain necessary security clearance and are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications and experience requirements.

Working within our Facility Engineering team, we are looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Engineer to deliver 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 in return receive excellent training and development to help you further your career.

Location: Reading

Salary: £37,860 - £52,000 depending on experience plus allowances

This will give you the opportunity to

  • Apply expertise in electrical building services and associated plant to deliver engineered solutions within the operational lifecycle phase. Produce modification packages, manage configured plant changes, and act as intelligent client in acquiring or specifying engineering services or products

  • Identify and escalate business risk or opportunities arising from the condition of engineered systems and structures in the interests of safety, regulatory compliance, quality, and reliability

  • 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

  • Provide advice, guidance, progress reports, and supporting documentation (or review) to stakeholders including Senior Leadership, Operations Management, Process Owners, Operators, Maintainers, and Occupants

  • Adhere to Company Management System requirements, relevant Technical Standards & Legislation, and business controls. Professional, ethical, and courteous conduct

  • Apply Maintenance & Reliability Principles; enact as directed by planning, 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

We are particularly interested to hear from candidates with experience in some, or all of the following:

  • Electrical building services (UPS, HV - LV, BMS, HVAC, water systems etc.) and industrial processes with good awareness of associated mechanical & 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.).

  • Membership of an engineering institution and/or Incorporated 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

We would love to hear from individuals with a minimum qualification L4 NQF (HNC) with suitable additional experience (a degree in an engineering discipline desirable), who are looking to further their career in a company that can offer superb training and development opportunities.

Why AWE?

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 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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