Mechanical Engineer (Plant & Building Services)

AWE; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their Facility Engineering team. In this role, you will deliver professional engineering services across various plant and equipment, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. With a unique 9-day working fortnight, you will enjoy a balanced work-life while contributing to significant engineering projects. The company offers a supportive environment with excellent benefits, including a market-leading pension scheme and generous leave policies. If you are passionate about engineering and looking for a role that values your expertise, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

208 hours of holiday per year

Market leading contributory pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Professional Career Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical building services and industrial processes is essential.
• Candidates should have knowledge of relevant legislation and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce modification packages and manage plant changes.
• Provide advice and guidance to stakeholders and ensure compliance.

Skills

Mechanical building services (HVAC, water systems)

Industrial processes (compressed gases, pneumatics)

Knowledge of relevant legislation and industry standards

Experience in higher hazard or regulated industries

Consultancy services experience

Education

L4 NQF (HNC) in engineering discipline

Degree in engineering discipline

Job description

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

Title: Mechanical Engineer (Plant & Building Services)

Location: Between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £37,860 - £52,000 + Excellent Benefits (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

As a Mechanical Engineer (Plant & Building Services) you'll be responsible for:

• Producing modification packages, manage configured plant changes, and act as intelligent client in acquiring or specifying engineering services or products
• Identifying and escalate business risk or opportunities arising from the condition of engineered systems and structures in the interests of safety, regulatory compliance, quality, and reliability
• Taking ownership of engineering issues or opportunities. Plan, manage, and collaborate to deliver sound, safe solutions to enable delivery of the programme and our obligations to society
• Providing advice, guidance, progress reports, and supporting documentation (or review) to stakeholders including Senior Leadership, Operations Management, Process Owners, Operators, Maintainers, and Occupants
• Adhering to Company Management System requirements, relevant Technical Standards & Legislation, and business controls. Professional, ethical, and courteous conduct
• Applying Maintenance & Reliability Principles; enact as directed by planning, output from Failure Modes & Effects Analysis
• Analysing relevant metrics and contribute to Key Performance Indicators and other reporting as required
• Assisting in Reliability Centred Maintenance planning and perform Root Cause Analysis

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

• Mechanical building services (HVAC, water systems etc.) and industrial processes (compressed gases & pneumatics, hydraulics, steam, packaged units, lifting equipment, cryogenics), with good awareness of associated electrical & control systems
• A good awareness of relevant legislation, supporting ACOP, best practice, and common industry standards
• Experience within the higher hazard or regulated industries (e.g., nuclear, petro-chem, pharma etc.)
• Previous experience as an installer or maintainer likely beneficial, although this role is more akin to consultancy services in lieu of hands on technical tasks
• A L4 NQF (HNC) with suitable additional experience or degree in an engineering discipline

Some reasons we think Mechanical 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.

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.