Senior Safety Engineer – Electrical

Job title:

Senior Safety Engineer – Electrical

Company

Atomic Weapons Establishment

Job description

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.Senior Safety Engineer – ElectricalLocation: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.Package: £47,690 – £70,000 (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.Let us introduce the roleAWE is now recruiting for several Senior Electrical Safety Engineers to join our Electrical Safety Team, within our Engineering Safety Organisation, who provide complex professional engineering judgement for the effective implementation of technical engineering safety.You’ll be responsible for the following:Setting, managing, and assessing standards of competence for Electrical Engineering Safety Appointed people such as Authorised Persons and Nominated Persons.Reviewing suitability of Electrical safe systems of work for maintenance delivery by AWE and contract personnel for compliance with relevant regulations.The review legislative records pertaining to engineering safety.Providing advice on the safe and effective implementation of engineering safety and making judgement on the safe and effective implementation of engineering safety within area of authority.Having oversite of supply chain’s specialist contractors application of engineering safety when delivering tasks.Providing technical support in resolving complex and multifaceted issues across the business.Supporting the development and efficient operation of the Engineering Safety Organisation.Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in the following:Strong electrical engineering background.Good understanding of The Electricity at Work Regulations, BS 7671, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. Knowledge of Electrical safety on construction sites HSG141, DSEAR Regulations, and associated inspection and maintenance requirements is desirable.Good understanding of relevant British Standards and Industry Standards.A recognised engineering/electrical-related qualification (Level 4/HNC/HND etc) or equivalent suitable experience, such as EngTech MIET.Demonstrable knowledge and experience of maintaining Electrical building services.Preferably held or holds an Authorising Engineer / Authorised Person appointment.The ability to deliver engineering across an equivalent manufacturing and/or research environment comprising a range of infrastructure facilities and associated manufacturing and/or research plant and equipment.Experience of working on large civil construction projects – desirable.Experience of identifying, managing and reporting on engineering safety risks to senior management.Previous experience of leading the delivery of engineering services across the life of an asset.Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: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.#LI-MBPlease note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.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 us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.

Expected salary

£47690 – 70000 per year

Location

Aldermaston, Berkshire

Job date

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:14:14 GMT

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