Electrical Engineer (Plant & Building Services)

AWE; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their Facility Engineering team. This role involves delivering professional electrical design services and ensuring compliance during installations. Ideal candidates will have experience with electrical building installations and relevant qualifications. The position offers excellent training, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

208 hours of holiday annually

Market leading pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Opportunities for Professional Career Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy for volunteering

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical building installations and services, including 3 phase distribution.
• Knowledge of associated mechanical and control systems is desirable.
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., nuclear, petro-chemical, pharma) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver design solutions for new electrical installations and upgrades.
• Produce modification packages and manage plant changes.
• Evaluate engineered systems for compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Electrical building installations

Knowledge of UPS

Knowledge of BMS

Knowledge of HVAC

Knowledge of electric hot water systems

Awareness of HSE legislation

Electrical Approved Person competency

Education

Level 4 NQF (HNC) qualification

Technical apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Facility Engineering team, delivering professional electrical design services for plant and equipment across our Conventional Estate.

This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your expertise in a dynamic environment, contributing to engineering installations and improvements throughout the facility lifecycle. In return, we offer excellent training and development to support your career progression.

Title: Electrical Engineer (Plant & Building Services)

Location: Reading

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

Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in electrical design, with knowledge of building services and associated plant to produce and deliver design solutions for new electrical installations and upgrades (including distribution boards, circuits and connected assets)
• Produce modification packages, manage plant changes, and act as intelligent client when acquiring or specifying engineering services or products.
• Identify and address defects, non-compliances, and substandard configurations in electrical systems.
• Evaluate engineered systems and structures to ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Recommend practical, risk-informed solutions to enhance system reliability and performance.
• Assess and communicate potential business risks and opportunities arising from system evaluations.
• Plan, manage, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality engineering installations.
• Provide technical advice, progress reports, and documentation to stakeholders.
• Review Electrical Installation Certificates and Electrical Installation Condition Reports prioritising issues for resolution by maintenance teams.
• Ensure adherence to Company Management System requirements, technical standards, legislation, and business controls.
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and courteous conduct.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical building installations and services (3 phase distribution boards and connected assets).
• Knowledge of UPS, BMS, HVAC, electric hot water systems 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 in regulated industries (e.g., nuclear, petro-chem, pharma etc.).
• Electrical Approved Person competency
• Holding or working towards IET Incorporated Engineer
• Awareness of explosive atmosphere requirements (desirable but not essential)
• Previous installer or maintainer experience with trade association registration would be beneficial. However, this role focuses on design and consultancy services; there will be no hands-on installation tasks or team-management duties.

We would love to hear from individuals with either:

• A minimum qualification at Level 4 NQF (HNC) and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Or, a higher level of qualification and suitable experience.
• Or, a technical apprenticeship and substantial experience.
• Less formally qualified applicants are encouraged to apply with a detailed CV demonstrating suitability.

This position offers opportunities for career advancement in engineering, including specialist and managerial roles, supported by comprehensive training and development.

Benefits

• 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.

Note: This description excludes hands-on installation tasks or team-management duties.

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.