AWE is currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Designer. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to progress into an Electrical Design Manager role and support our Orion Laser Facility, to conduct and deliver electrical operations safely across our Engineering and Science functions.
As a Senior Electrical Designer, your role will focus on managing electrical design projects from initial concept to delivery, overseeing the development and implementation of electrical engineering processes, approve electrical design substantiations, scheme and detailed designs, electrical drawings and calculations.
Location: Reading
Package: £47,690 - £60,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)
Closing Date: 20th August 2024
The Role?
- Accountable for the oversight and implementation of AWE's electrical engineering processes.
- Oversee the production of technical drawings, reports, and specifications.
- Check and approve drawings Responsible for the training and development of electrical team members.
- Manage electrical design projects from initial concept to delivery.
- Providing technical support to clients and the engineering team Ensuring that design project deadlines are met.
- Gathering details and specifications from clients.
What will you need to be considered?
- Electrical Design Manager Experience; Degree, HNC, HND, Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
- Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership.
- Proven experience in Experience of 3 phase and single-phase electrical systems, experience of LV and or HV systems.
- Be up to date with18th Edition and have a full understanding of relevant British standards.
- Experienced in creating 2D Electrical designs.
- Experienced in managing design projects from initial concept to delivery.
- Knowledge of PLC systems such as Rockwell, Allen Bradley would be beneficial.
- Excellent communication skills are essential and attention to detail is very important.
- Must be able to follow processes and be willing to ensure others are following process.
- Must be a team player.
What will you get from us?
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 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work).
- Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle.
- Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.
- A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution).
- 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 for your family.
Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
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