Electrical Engineer (Plant & Building Services)

Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE); England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer (Plant & Building Services) to join their Facility Engineering team in Reading. This role involves delivering professional electrical design engineering services, managing changes, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The company offers excellent training, a 9-day working fortnight, generous holiday, and a market-leading pension scheme, making it an ideal opportunity for career development.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

208 hours of holiday each year

Market leading contributory pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Professional Career Development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification at Level 4 NQF (HNC) with additional experience.
• BEng degree in electrical engineering or building services advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical design solutions for new or upgraded installations.
• Manage configured plant changes and provide stakeholder support.
• Identify defects and propose solutions for safety and compliance.

Skills

Electrical building installations

UPS

BMS

HVAC

HSE legislation awareness

Education

Level 4 NQF (HNC)

BEng degree in electrical engineering

Job description

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 poorly configured electrical installations, and propose solutions or the identification of business risk or opportunities arising from the condition of engineered systems and structures in the interests of safety, regulatory compliance, quality, and reliability, and plan manage, and collaborate to deliver sound, safe solutions.

· Provide advice, guidance, progress reports, and supporting documentation to stakeholders including Senior Leadership, Operations Management, Process Owners, Operators, Maintainers, and Building Occupants.

· 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).

· 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.