Modelling Analyst

AWE; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Modelling Analyst, where your analytical skills will help shape critical projects that ensure national security. In this role, you will engage in statistical modelling, scenario analysis, and provide validation for diverse initiatives. Enjoy a unique 9-day working fortnight, allowing for a better work-life balance, alongside generous holiday and pension contributions. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative environment that values innovation and personal growth. If you're ready to take on challenges and drive change, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

270 hours holiday

Market leading contributory pension scheme

Meaningful role impacting national security

Qualifications

• Strong technical analysis and communication skills are essential.
• Experience with risk analysis and project management tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective modelling and analysis services to meet business needs.
• Implement Quantitative Risk Analysis and support business cases.

Skills

Technical analysis skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Understanding of risk analysis

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Quantitative modelling tools

Job description

We are looking for a Modelling Analyst to join our Project Controls team at AWE Nuclear Security Technologies.

Package: From £40,000 dependant on experience

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke

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. Up to two days on site.

Introducing the Role:

As a Modelling Analyst, you will explore how statistical modelling is developed and implemented in a collaborative and supportive environment. You will engage in analyses, scenario modelling, and provide assurance, validation, and verification for a diverse range of AWE projects and programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn and deliver an effective modelling and analysis service to meet business needs.
• Champion modelling; its benefits, providing advice and enabling informed decision-making.
• Implement the fundamentals of Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) practice, familiar with the full model lifecycle.
• Understand and interpret project schedules from Primavera or MS Project.
• Understand and interpret cost estimates, cost plans, and financial data.
• Utilise a range of quantitative modelling tools and techniques, such as Monte Carlo analysis, discrete event simulation, optimization, and programming for modelling & analysis.
• Support business cases and investment approvals, including Options Analysis, Investment Appraisal, and Schedule/Cost/Deliverability Effectiveness modelling.
• Develop and nurture key relationships with project teams and other stakeholders as required.
• Demonstrate and uphold the following key principles and behaviours:
  • Positive behaviours in relation to the environment, safety, health, security, and quality in line with AWE's core values and ethics.
  • Build the confidence, pride, and self-esteem of those around you.
  • Seek innovative solutions, improved ways of working, and embrace change.
  • Produce quality artefacts in a timely manner.

We'd Love to See:

• Strong technical analysis skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• An understanding of risk (analysis).
• Ability to manage priorities and work to challenging timescales.
• Aspirations for professional body membership.

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 below, 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.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work.
• 270 hours holiday
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions)
• A truly meaningful role where your hard work impacts on our mission to keep the nation safe and secure.

Important things you need to know:

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
• Interviews are 60 minutes on TEAMs during working hours.
• Developed Vetting clearance funded by AWE is required if successful at interview.

We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during your recruitment journey. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations.