Mechanical Engineer (Plant & Building Services)

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Reading is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to deliver professional engineering services across their plant and equipment. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in mechanical building services and industrial processes, with experience in high hazard industries being advantageous. This role offers a competitive salary package, exceptional training, and development opportunities, while contributing to the successful operation of the organization.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Professional career development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous pension contributions

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical building services and industrial processes.
• Good awareness of safety regulations and compliance.
• Ability to analyze and contribute to KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Produce modification packages and manage engineering services.
• Identify business risks related to engineered systems.
• Plan and deliver safe solutions in collaboration with teams.
• Provide guidance and documentation to stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical building services (HVAC, water systems)

Knowledge of industrial processes (compressed gases, pneumatics)

Understanding of relevant legislation and industry standards

Experience in higher hazard or regulated industries

Education

L4 NQF (HNC) or degree in engineering discipline

Job description

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

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

Mechanical Engineer (Plant & Building Services)

Location: Reading

Salary: £35,720 - £51,580 depending on experience plus allowances

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

Key responsibilities:

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

• Identify and elevate business risk or opportunities arising from the condition of engineered systems and structures in the interests of safety, regulatory compliance, quality, and reliability

• Take 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

• Provide advice, guidance, progress reports, and supporting documentation (or review) to stakeholders including Senior Leadership, Operations Management, Process Owners, Operators, Maintainers, and Occupants

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

• Apply Maintenance & Reliability Principles; enact as directed by planning, output from Failure Modes & Effects Analysis

• Analyse relevant metrics and contribute to Key Performance Indicators and other reporting as required

• Assist in Reliability Centred Maintenance planning and perform Root Cause Analysis

This role will give you the opportunity to work for one of the area's largest employers where you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise whilst making a direct and visible contribution to the successful running of our business.

Whilst NOT to be considered a checklist, we are particularly interested to hear from candidates with experience in some or all of 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

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.