Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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

Package: £65,000 - £75,000 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.

At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

AWE is seeking experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineers to join our Design, Construction, and Commissioning team within the Capital Engineering Function working as part of the TEUTATES programme. This team is responsible for delivering a diverse array of bespoke engineering projects.

We are currently leading the largest construction project in Europe, focused on upgrading and replacing a diverse range of facilities, each presenting unique requirements and challenges. The TEUTATES Programme fulfils the United Kingdom's obligations under the TEUTATES Treaty with France. This treaty outlines the commitments of both nations to enhance cooperation on Hydrodynamic Trials, which are crucial for Nuclear Deterrent Research and Development.

The Programme comprises five key projects that deliver:

• X-Ray technology
• Explosive vessels
• Nuclear assembly operations and trials
• Complex command and control systems

If you aspire to be part of a team that delivers exceptional, one-of-a-kind mechanical design projects, we encourage you to apply now.

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

• A Degree or HNC/HND in an engineering discipline with professional registration
• Demonstratable practical mechanical design experience
• Internal/External Stakeholder management experience
• Experience of all aspects of project life cycle
• Knowledge of Engineered plant systems in Production/Process plant equipment, Building services or Utilities distribution & Engineering
• Experience of working in a regulated environment with understanding of HAZOP process
• Capable of undertaking role of Principal Designer under CDM Regulations

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.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:

• Pressure Vessels & Pressure Systems Substantiation & Design to PD5500, ASME, PED, Testing &Trials.
• Dynamic blast analysis
• Management of complex mechanical projects/ Designing for Maintenance.
• Mechanical handling & substantiation
• Manufacturing techniques & materials traceability.
• Construction/ Commissioning support experience.
• Complex gas system design, interlocks, working to nuclear safety cases.
• Mechanical Handling - Assembly equipment design/Technical project management & managing small technical contracts.
• Interfaces & physical works management in accordance with design

Work hard, be rewarded

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:

• 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• 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.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

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.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.