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Are you an experienced Ventilation Engineer interested in delivering the Engineering content across multiple Facilities within the Conventional and Nuclear Projects' portfolio? If you have experience in the through life aspects of ventilation systems including design, inspection, testing and operations, this could be the opportunity for you!

Location: Aldermaston, Berkshire

Package: £37,860 - £48,000 (dependant on suitability and level of experience) + £3,743 Allowance

This will give you the opportunity to

Support existing facilities and new projects relating to all matters associated with ventilation and filtration

Undertake facility visits and walkdowns as necessary to gain familiarisation of ventilation systems and arrangements and provide advice when issues may arise and/or when modifications are proposed

Co-ordinate and undertake comprehensive 'end to end' inspections and assessments of ventilation systems in nuclear, other hazardous and conventional facilities

Support the updating and configuration of ventilation documentation and the associated databases.

Develop and produce ventilation design proposals and support the review process for design schemes from concept through to detailed design

Support a program of improvements to ensure the AWE continues to meet relevant good practice (RGP) in all matters relating to ventilation and filtration

Ensure that all relevant legislation, standards, procedures, and processes are followed in demonstrating legislative compliance associated with ventilation and LEV workplace control

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

The ability to multi-task and be able to plan work effectively, ensuring tasks are undertaken in order of priority

Good technical skills including fault finding and decision making.

Strong oral, written and presentational skills with a particular aptitude for report and documentation writing

Effective interpersonal and communication skills to ensure effective communication at various levels to both internal and external personnel

An understanding of Health and Safety, and relevant legislation such as Ionising Radiation Regulations, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, Asbestos, Control of Lead at Work (CLAW), Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations, CDM Regulations, Controlling Airborne contaminants at work (HSG258)

Practical knowledge and experience in the Thorough, Examination and Test of LEV ventilation plant and LEV Commissioning is desirable but not essential as full training will be given to the right candidate

Ideally, we would expect candidates to have an ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline or equivalent vocational qualification

Why AWE?

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

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