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SalaryWhat if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?
For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.
It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?
AWE is currently recruiting for a Commissioning Engineerto provide due governance and management to meet specifications and acceptance criteria, within the QMS and Project Delivery processes and procedures, whilst organising and managing commissioning activities.
Location : Reading area
Package : £33,850 - c£44,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)
Closing date: 19th April 2024
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. 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
What you be required to do?
- Manage the interface between AWE and Contractors
- Manage the commissioning of all systems that fall outside contractor s specifications within the project scope
- To stand in for the Commissioning Manager as required
- Organise and lead the Test and Commissioning Panel when requested by the Commissioning Manager
- Prepare the Commissioning Strategy, Commissioning Assessment documents, Programme and Plan
- Write commissioning procedures or manage their content, production and approval commensurate with the appropriate Quality Control Grading
- Manage the commissioning through organisation of meetings, tests, demonstrations, training events, and performance verifications
- Ensure commissioning procedures are followed and signed off with full and accurate records of the test results
What will you need to be considered?
- Hold an appropriate qualification in a relevant engineering discipline; ONC/HNC/HND or equivalent
- An understanding of Design Engineering, Construction and Handover
- Able to organise and execute complex commissioning tests and analyse results
- Have a good understanding of Health and Safety
- Good communication skills
- Ability to Chair a Test and Commissioning Panel
- People and process management skills
- Needs a good understanding of HSAWA, CDM, risk assessments
Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.
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 us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
