Senior Facility Engineer (Electrical)

AWE; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Building Services) to lead professional engineering services. The role involves delivering technical solutions, managing risks, and ensuring compliance within regulated environments. Candidates should have relevant experience in electrical services and possess an HNC/HND/Level 4 qualification. The package includes a competitive salary up to £66,000, generous annual leave, and numerous perks, including a 9-day working fortnight and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

9-day working fortnight

Defined contribution pension

Free on-site parking

Life Assurance

Professional development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated industries such as oil & gas, rail, aerospace, or chemicals.
• Understanding of LV/HV, HVAC, small power, lighting, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and lead engineering services to support asset upkeep.
• Manage engineering risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.

Skills

Leading engineering delivery

Electrical building services

Troubleshooting complex problems

Education

HNC/HND/Level 4 qualification

Job description

AWE is currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer (Building Services) to deliver and lead professional engineering services, to enable the Principal Asset Engineer in fulfilment of the strategy for the upkeep of all assets and equipment AWE needs to deliver the mission.

Location: Aldermaston, Berkshire

Package: £47,690 - £66,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

This will give you the opportunity to

• Apply extensive field and technical knowledge for the design intent, as-built standards and system performance through the asset's life cycle for the facility systems and structures
• Interpret and deliver the requirements of complex and high-profile tasks (including troubleshooting, quoting, reporting, design, commissioning and handover as required) to make evidence-based engineering decisions to solve technical problems
• Lead and advise engineers in the delivery of innovative solutions to complex engineering problems.
• Identify, escalate and manage risks arising from the condition of engineered systems and structures.
• Ensure adherence to the statutory and regulatory requirements associated with working in a highly regulated environment including Safe Systems of Work (SSoW)
• Engage with company delivery and administrative requirements, supporting performance management and team progress
• Where appropriate, undertake additional roles such as Appointed Person, Asset Change Manager (corporate training provided)

We are particularly interested to hear from candidates with experience in some, or all of the following:

• Leading engineering delivery across infrastructure facilities in highly regulatory industries such as oil & gas, rail, aerospace, or chemical & explosive
• Facility engineering and maintenance services throughout an asset's life cycle.
• Electrical building services such as: LV/HV, HVAC, small power and lighting, lightning protection, ATEX, UPS etc
• An HNC/HND/Level 4 qualification with suitable additional related experience

Why AWE?

• Time to recharge your batteries with a generous 270 hours (including Bank Holidays) of annual leave
• 9 day working fortnight - every other Friday off and possibility of flexible working hours (role dependent)
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (up to 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Free on-site parking
• Life Assurance
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
• 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 host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Relocation assistance (terms & conditions apply)

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.