Principal Engineering Manager - Aldermaston

ZipRecruiter; Greater London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Engineering Manager to lead critical engineering teams in a unique and important mission. This role offers the chance to inspire engineering excellence while overseeing maintenance and reliability across multiple projects. With a commitment to safety and high standards, the successful candidate will engage with diverse stakeholders and ensure compliance with regulations. Enjoy a flexible working pattern, generous annual leave, and a market-leading pension scheme as part of a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about engineering and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

270 hours of annual leave

Market-leading pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Discounts on spending

Paid leave for volunteering

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in engineering; Chartered status preferred.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder management to influence program delivery.
• Oversee engineering teams ensuring maintenance and service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered Status (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Principal Engineering Manager - Aldermaston, Berkshire, RG7 4PR

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: £64,340 - £80,000 per annum + holiday, pension, life insurance

Location: RG7 4PR, between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking

Package: £64,340 - £80,000 (depending on suitability, qualifications, and experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. Flexible working requests are considered to accommodate your lifestyle. Please specify your preferred working pattern in your application.

About the Role

AWE is embarking on a Replacement Nuclear Warhead programme to ensure the UK's continuous at-sea deterrent. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an important mission. The role involves leading maintenance and reliability teams across multiple projects and technology centres. The successful candidate will inspire engineering excellence and foster collaborative relationships.

The Principal Engineering Manager will oversee teams of engineers, ensuring the delivery of maintenance and engineering services to maximize plant and facility availability. This involves stakeholder engagement, governance, management, and compliance with relevant regulations, legislations, and codes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead effective stakeholder management to influence decisions and program delivery.
• Lead multi-discipline teams through the engineering lifecycle.
• Communicate technical complexities to diverse stakeholders.
• Ensure engineering capabilities in manufacturing and research environments.
• Apply applicable legislation and standards related to safety in engineering.
• Maintain high standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree qualification in an engineering discipline; Chartered status preferred or proven relevant experience.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, engagement, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work calmly in a changing environment and manage workload effectively.
• Initiative, enthusiasm, flexibility, and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

• 9-day working fortnight, with every other Friday off.
• 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market-leading contributory pension scheme (9%-13% contributions).
• Family-friendly policies, including 39 weeks maternity leave and 4 weeks paternity leave at full pay.
• Professional development opportunities with funding for memberships.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life assurance (4x annual salary).
• Discounts on various spending categories.
• Paid leave for volunteering, public service, and caring responsibilities.

Due to the classified nature of the work, remote working is limited. The successful candidate will primarily work onsite at AWE Aldermaston.