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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.

Working within our Facility Engineering team, we are looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Engineer (Plant & Building Services) to deliver professional electrical design engineering services plant and equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to apply your expertise to deliver electrical engineering solutions during the lifecycle of our facilities and in return receive excellent training and development to help you further your career. 

Title: Electrical Engineer (Plant & Building Services)

Location: Reading

Salary: Up to £52,000 depending on experience plus allowances

As an Electrical Engineer your role will require you to:

• Apply expertise in electrical design and knowledge of building services and associated plant to deliver design solutions for new or upgrading old electrical installations (distribution boards, circuits and connected assets etc).

• Produce modification packages, manage configured plant changes, and act as intelligent client in acquiring or specifying engineering services or products.

• Identify defects, non-compliances, and substandard configurations in electrical installations.

• Evaluate engineered systems and structures to ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.

• Propose practical, risk-informed solutions to improve system reliability and performance.

• Assess and communicate potential business risks and opportunities arising from system conditions.

• Plan, manage, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality engineering outcomes.

• Provide advice, guidance, progress reports, and supporting documentation to relevant stakeholders.

• Review Electrical Installation Certificates and Electrical Installation Condition Reports.   

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

• Display professional, ethical, and courteous conduct.

For Electrical Engineer roles we are particularly interested to hear from candidates with experience in some, or all the following:

• Common Electrical building installations and services (3 phase distribution boards and connected assets).

• COMPEX, UPS,  BMS, HVAC, electric hot water systems etc. and industrial processes with a reasonable  awareness of associated mechanical & control systems.

• A good awareness of relevant HSE legislation, industry best practice and standards.

• IET 18th Edition and Electrical Testing (City and Guilds 2391).

• Experience within a regulated industries (e.g., nuclear, petro-chem, pharma etc.).

• Electrical Approved Person competency

• IET Incorporated Engineer

• Previous experience as an installer or maintainer would be beneficial, although this role is more akin to design and consultancy services; there will be no hands on installation tasks

We would love to hear from individuals with a minimum qualification at Level 4 NQF (HNC) with suitable additional experience (BEng degree in electrical engineering or building services (electrical) would advantageous) who are looking to further their career in a company that can offer superb training and development opportunities.

Some reasons we think Electrical Engineers love it here:

• 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.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

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.