Principal Engineering Manager

Principal Engineering Manager – Replacement Nuclear Warhead Programme (AWE)

The aim of this role is to head AWE’s maintenance and reliability teams that support maintaining the UK’s continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent through a highly classified and mission-critical programme. The role will be based at AWE Aldermaston, with minimal consideration for remote working owing to security reasons.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams in the provision of maintenance and engineering services, ensuring plant/facility availability.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, both internal and external, in support of aligning programme delivery with regulatory and safety standards.
• Communicate the technical complexities to differing audiences and legislate as applicable to engineering safety.
• Maintain standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality.

Candidate Profile:

• Degree in engineering (ideally Chartered status) or equivalent proven experience.
• Significant experience in leading engineering teams through the complete project life cycle in manufacturing/research environments.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Able to thrive in fast-moving environments with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.

Benefits:

• Work-Life Balance: 9-day working fortnight – 1 Friday off every other week + 270 hours of annual leave.
• Financial Security: Market-leading pension (9-13% employer contributions), life assurance (4x salary).
• Career Advancement: Professional development funding, including professional body memberships.
• Wellness: Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support, family-friendly policies (e.g. 39 weeks full-pay maternity leave).
• Extras: Discounts, volunteering opportunities, special leave.

Eligibility:

• British Citizenship and 5+ years of UK residency for SC clearance (10+ years for DV clearance).
• AWE encourages applications from all sections of society and offers assistance to candidates with disabilities.

Application Data:

• The role may therefore close once sufficient applications have been received.
• Interviews are usually a one-stage process which is executed via Teams.
• This position will suit an engineering leader committed to national security and excellence in high-stakes collaborative working environments.