Project Engineer

AWE is looking for a Project Engineer to provide Engineering capability to the (TE&TD) Trials, Experiments & Technology Development Sub-Function in support of AWE Programmes, 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! This is an exceptional opportunity for individuals looking to broaden their technical knowledge, experience and leadership skills, whilst supporting delivery of critical trials that underpin the UK's nuclear deterrent. Ideal Candidates will have the following skills, experience, and behaviours:

• 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., 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.
  
  Package: £37,860 - £50,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience), 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, 208 hours of holiday each year (equal to at least 25 days leave) plus Bank Holidays.
• 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.