Electrical Engineer (Plant & Building Services)

Working within our Facility Engineering team, we are looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Engineer (Plant & Building Services) to deliver professional engineering services across our plant and equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to apply your expertise to deliver engineering solutions during the lifecycle of our facilities and in return receive excellent training and development to help you further your career.

Title: Electrical Engineer (Plant & Building Services)

Location: Reading

Salary: £37,860 - £52,000 depending on experience plus allowances

As an Electrical Engineer you'll be responsible for:

• Apply expertise in electrical building services and associated plant to deliver engineered solutions within the operational lifecycle phase. Produce modification packages, manage configured plant changes, and act as intelligent client in acquiring or specifying engineering services or products
• Identify and escalate business risk or opportunities arising from the condition of engineered systems and structures in the interests of safety, regulatory compliance, quality, and reliability
• Take ownership of engineering issues or opportunities. Plan, manage, and collaborate to deliver sound, safe solutions to enable delivery of the programme and our obligations to society
• Provide advice, guidance, progress reports, and supporting documentation (or review) to stakeholders including Senior Leadership, Operations Management, Process Owners, Operators, Maintainers, and Occupants
• Adhere to Company Management System requirements, relevant Technical Standards & Legislation, and business controls. Professional, ethical, and courteous conduct
• Apply Maintenance & Reliability Principles; enact as directed by planning, output from Failure Modes & Effects Analysis. Analyse relevant metrics and contribute to Key Performance Indicators and other reporting as required. Assist in Reliability Centred Maintenance planning and perform Root Cause Analysis

  For Electrical Engineer roles we are particularly interested to hear from candidates with experience in some, or all the following:

  • Electrical building services (UPS, HV - LV, BMS, HVAC, water systems etc.) and industrial processes with good awareness of associated mechanical & control systems
  • A good awareness of relevant legislation, supporting ACOP, best practice, and common industry standards
  • Experience within the higher hazard / regulated industries (e.g., nuclear, petro-chem, pharma etc.).
  • Membership of an engineering institution and/ or Incorporated Engineer or equivalent
  • Previous experience as an installer or maintainer likely beneficial, although this role is more akin to consultancy services in lieu of hands on technical tasks

    We would love to hear from individuals with a minimum qualification L4 NQF (HNC) with suitable additional experience (a degree in an engineering discipline desirable), who are looking to further their career in a company that can offer superb training and development opportunities.

    Some reasons we think Electrical Engineers love it here:

    • 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work.
    • In addition, 208 hours of holiday each year (equal to at least 25 days leave) plus Bank Holidays.
    • 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'.

      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.