Principal Engineering Manager – New Build Delivery Lead – Aldermaston, Berkshire, RG7 4PR AWE is currently recruiting for Principal Engineering Managers to act as Intelligent Client (IC), Principal Designer (PD) and hold Delegated Design Authority (DDA) across both the Nuclear and Conventional New Build programmes. As a life cycle delivery lead, you will hold responsibility for providing strategic leadership and management of professional engineering services, in support of the CASD Programme and the company's strategic goals. Scope of New Build Programmes

Nuclear material processing, manufacturing, storage and waste processing facilities Multi‑material (Conventional) manufacturing, trials and test laboratories Explosive material manufacture and processing facilities

You will be the focal leadership point and signpost for advice, information and expertise about policy, best practice, knowledge and relevant standards. In addition, you'll provide due governance and management to meet relevant Nuclear Licence Conditions (LC 19, LC 20 and LC 21), safety codes and quality standards. Key Responsibilities and Qualifications

Previously worked in a strategic programme delivery role (such as systems engineering, manufacturing process technologies, critical infrastructure, building services and built environment) or a new build leadership role, with responsibility for the development of team members, meeting project targets and objectives and delivering exceptional health and safety standards. Experienced in the design coordination of mechanical, electrical, public health (MEP) building services and technical assurance across large infrastructure upgrades and new build programmes. Knowledge of industrial building services and network design principles, whether conventional or high hazard (such as Pharmaceutical, Chemical‑Toxic, Nuclear or Explosive), with experience of coordinating security segregated working zones during construction phases. Extensive experience delivering engineering programmes (definition to handover) in accordance with RIBA, BSRIA or other similar delivery frameworks in an Intelligent Customer (IC) capacity. An excellent understanding and ability to apply applicable legislation and standards relevant to safety within engineering (e.g. HSAWA, CDM). Good awareness of construction supply chain methodologies including modern Design for Manufacture (DfM), construction standardisation and integrated digital design (digital twin) technologies. Experience in managing contractual frameworks such as NEC4 as the client, with the ability to articulate technical complexities and have excellent communication skills, giving clear, professional interaction with stakeholders at all levels. Experience of leading multi‑discipline groups, resolving conflicts, driving performance and fostering collaboration to meet the strategic programme demands. Degree in an engineering, civil or construction management discipline or a suitable equivalent (STEM). Be professionally registered at a Fellow or Chartered status level of a suitably relevant recognised professional body.

Package: £70,000 to £100,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience). Benefits

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 × 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. A level of hybrid working may be available for this role on an informal, non‑contractual basis (expectation is a minimum of 3 days per week onsite).

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