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. Group Leader Engineering Delivery Lead (Non-Nuclear) Let us introduce the role: The Group Leader Engineering (Delivery) reports directly to the Head of Engineering for our Production and Assets team a group of c.1000 employees and through them into the Executive Director for Engineering at AWE. Within this role, you will be accountable for the delivery, performance and quality within your area implementing the overall engineering strategy and will hold delegated design authority. This is a pivotal role which will combine your technical and leadership ability with the experience to deliver strategic goals and objectives. You will need gravitas, resilience and passion to engage with and influence those at the most senior levels to deliver our programmes of work from cradle to grave. Key Accountabilities: Key member of the Delivery Unit Leadership Team in establishing and delivering a holistic strategy including the supply chain that improves efficiency, effectiveness and quality to ensure fit for purpose engineering solutions are deployed Lead engagement with Supply Chain to generate, manage and oversee maintenance contracts including technical requirements documents (TRD’s) Leadership of the engineering activities and governance across the Delivery Unit portfolio to time, quality, and cost Work with Head of Engineering Delivery to ensure the engineering demand plan for the delivery unit is realistic and deliverable Accountable for the task management and performance management of embedded engineers and provide input and support to the Head of Engineering for areas such as recruitment and training Accountable for providing information to support the Head of Engineering Delivery on task-based staff performance Provide inspirational leadership to multi-disciplinary teams with diverse skills and experience to further strengthen high performing teams Act as the Senior Accountable Design Authority Lead engineering regulatory interfaces to ensure Engineering solutions meet associated regulatory requirements Key Skills, Qualifications, Experience, for the role: Proven track record of driving delivery, continuous improvement and sustained performance focusing on the engineering strategy, technical direction and overall capability including people, process & technology & safety Ability to direct high performing and motivated engineering teams to embrace diversity of thought and constructively challenge people’s behaviour and work methodologies Ability to provide thought leadership and drive innovation for first of a kind standardisation across the engineering solution Proven record engaging with and management of Supply Chain contracts including TRD’s Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and organisational skills Ability to manage and lead people through transformation and change Experience, leading by example, with regards to positive behaviours and safety culture Experience collaborating with external stakeholders and organisations to positively raise the profile of AWE Financial awareness and management of budgets Chartered Membership of an appropriate professional institution Technical ability to act as Senior Accountable Design Authority LI-MB 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.