NTR Engineering Team Leader

NTR Engineering Team Leader

Closing Date: 5th May 2025

Location: 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 - £62,000 per annum (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

A relocation package may be available (terms and conditions apply).

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 role

AWE is currently recruiting for an Engineering Team Leader to join a growing and ambitious team within the Test and Analysis Group.

The Nuclear Threat Reduction (NTR) Engineering Team provides mechanical and electrical engineering support to design, manufacture, assemble and maintain the unique and bespoke hardware required to enable the training of both internal and external customers.

Due to the number of customers and the wide variety of projects, this is a varied and fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will lead our engineering design team (nominally fifteen members of staff) in the development and safe implementation of these innovative engineering solutions. You will grow the capability and inspire and motivate your team, aligning their efforts with the organisation's strategy, while driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Fully integrated and responsible for the day-to-day running, you will help support the team's performance and wellbeing, the management and maintenance of the hardware and lead projects.

We recognise that teamwork and individual development are vital to our success; therefore, we will help to provide the support and training necessary for you to acclimatise effectively.

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

• A degree level qualification/experience in a scientific or STEM discipline.
• Proven experience in a similar engineering leadership role.
• Strong people/team management skills.

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

• Hardware design and/or hardware maintenance.
• Leading, mentoring and developing the team and its members.
• Supporting recruitment and providing opportunities for individuals in the early stages of their careers.
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Maintaining project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinating with cross-discipline teams and external service providers.

You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has a 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'.