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. Engineering Manager – Design of Facility and Equipment Upgrades Location : Aldermaston, Berkshire Package : Circa 65K (dependent on experience) Why work at 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 270 hours (including Bank Holidays) of annual leave - plus every other Friday off work Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time 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 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 Relocation assistance (terms & conditions apply) Supporting the UK's Continuous At Sea Deterrence (CASD) programme and national nuclear security are at the heart of what we do, therefore working with us is both exciting and challenging – in fact it’s everything you would expect from a company that supports national security. The Role: As a key member of the Design Engineering Team the Engineering Manager will have responsibility for carrying out the technical task management and stewardship of multi-disciplinary directorate and consultancy resources to provide solutions that meet AWE and other defined stakeholders' requirements for upgrades to conventional and explosive manufacturing and trials facilities. What you’ll need to be considered: We'd love to hear from engineers with a recognised, relevant, qualification (HND/Degree /Engineering Chartership ) with the ability to work across functions, providing a supportive interface between the Facility, Subject Matter Experts and Technical Authorities. Key Responsibilities : Managing engineering solutions which fully comply with all AWE and UK legal requirements together with AWE business case needs. Establishing, maintaining and communicating the engineering design programme, budget and work breakdown structure. Agree with the Compliance Group the extent of processes for the specification and verification of projects. Identifying and agreeing with H eads of Delivery and others as appropriate a comprehensive resource requirement for the engineering design of the project to budgetary targets. Establish and maintain (and deliver designs in accordance with ) the Design Control Plans for projects. Ensuring project personnel undertaking engineering design duties meet the requirement to be Suitably Qualified and Experienced Persons. Monitoring the co-ordination of engineering design activities of all design houses and other suppliers of engineering design contributing to the projects. Monitoring Project Changes as they affect Engineering Design Delivery and the effect of these changes against the initial budget and programme. Contribute to integrated safety when reviewing engineering designs and ensure that all technical and design risks are identified and appropriately managed to meet project requirements and the letter and intent of the CDM Regulations, including discharging the designers ’ role. Qualifications, Skills and Experience HVAC, Mechanical or Electrical background with experience of designing complex systems in hazardous or critical environments such as: Explosive atmospheres Close environmental control Chemical atmospheres Clean rooms and laboratories Nuclear Business critical Excellent technical and management skills including problem solving and decision making. Good oral, written and presentational skills with a particular aptitude for report, documentation and letter writing. Good interpersonal and communication skills to ensure effective communication to all levels to both internal and external personnel. Familiarity with standard office software including word processors, spreadsheets, e-mail, presentations and databases. Minimum a HND or degree in engineering and/ or Chartered Membership of an engineering institution. All 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. 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.