Senior Engineering Manager

AWE; England; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Trials, Experiments & Technology (Development)

Senior Engineering Manager

AWE is excited to offer an opportunity for a Senior Engineering Manager to join our TE&TD function, supporting the delivery of the Trials, Test, and Experiments programme. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered whilst championing the implementation of efficiencies and novel working practices to deliver a high-quality, safe programme.

Location - RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £47,690 - £60,000 (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.

Ideal Candidates will have the following skills, experience, and behaviours:

• Engage with operations and maintenance teams to identify areas requiring improvement.
• Review working practices to identify improvements.
• Review configuration control practices and suggest simplifications.
• Lead a team to facilitate the delivery of programmes of work, alongside operational teams.
• Communicate best practices throughout multiple teams and buildings.

Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:

• Proven experience of managing science/engineering staff.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience of providing a resilient approach to driving change and supportive change management.
• Ideally, candidates will have a Degree/HND in STEM discipline or equivalent knowledge or experience.

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. 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.

You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• In addition, 208 hours of holiday each year (equal to at least 25 days leave) plus Bank Holidays.
• AWE Global Mobility Package
• 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.

Important things you need to know:

• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.