Senior Structural Engineer

AWE are currently recruiting for a Structural Engineer who is interested in developing further skills in structural dynamics (seismic, blast or impact).

This role will be to ensure that structural designs are compliant with legislation, standards and requirements associated with engineering design throughout the facility lifecycle.

Location - Reading area

Package - £45,000 - £66,000 + Package + further education/additional qualifications

AWE offer a competitive salary, market leading contributory pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, excellent work/life balance including a 9-day working fortnight and flexible working hours (role dependent). A salary sacrifice scheme is also available.

You will be required to:

• Provide the definitive AWE interpretation on issues relating to relevant technical area.
• Elevate areas of concern regarding lack of compliance to the relevant Engineering Manager.
• Provide the focal point and sign post for advice, information and expertise about policy, best practice and engineering knowledge within relevant technical area.
• Liaise with other discipline areas to ensure overall design compliance.
• Assessing competence of Design Engineers in relevant discipline.
• Use technical knowledge to assist in the achievement of Right First Time design.
• Review of Design Engineers work.
• Ensure compliance with Company Assurance Environment, Safety, Health and Quality (ESH&Q) and statutory requirements.

To be successful in this role you should have the following qualifications/skills:

• Degree qualified - Civil/Structural Engineering
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent experience
• Willingness to develop skills in engineering dynamics (blast/seismic/impact) through on-the-job training and further education (MSc/External courses)
• Experience in the nuclear sector is desirable but not essential

Applicants must hold a British passport as Security Clearance is required for this role.

AWE plays a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom, by providing and maintaining the warheads for the country''s nuclear deterrent. We are a centre of scientific, engineering and technological excellence, with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. Our unique expertise also assists the UK Government in developing and delivering a range of innovative and integrated support services, including national nuclear security and counter-terrorism solutions.

AWE is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at AWE, including women, BAME and disabled people.