What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?

For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK’s ultimate deterrent – Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.

It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?

Fantastic opportunities for Senior Safety Specialists - Construction.

AWE is looking for Senior Safety Specialists. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?

Location - Reading / Basingstoke Area

Salary: £41,500-£65,600 (Dependant on experience and suitability for the role)

AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include:

You will provide specialist subject matter expertise in construction health & safety associated with new builds, re-kits, enabling works, refurbishment, decommissioning and demolition programmes. You will working as part of a small team of chartered HSE professionals and advise on strategies for the development of construction health & safety activities in line with relevant legislation, industry standards and AWE’s policies, procedures and guidance.

Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:

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Please note that you must be a British National to apply for a role at AWE.

AWE plays a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom, by providing and maintaining the warheads for the country’s nuclear deterrent. We are a centre of scientific, engineering and technological excellence, with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. Our unique expertise also assists the UK Government in developing and delivering a range of innovative and integrated support services, including national nuclear security and counter-terrorism solutions.

AWE is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at AWE, including women, BAME and people with disabilities.

• Market leading contributory pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement (270 hours a year plus every other Friday off)
• Flexible working hours
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply)
• Extensive experience in the field of construction health & safety including the CDM Regulations.
• Self-confidence to challenge long established processes and activities.
• Able to build effective relationships with people at all levels of the organisation.
• Takes responsibility for their own decisions and understands the impacts on their area.
• Level 5 Qualification e.g. NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice, NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
• IOSH grade of CMIOSH or GradIOSH (in order to develop H&S competence through continuous professional development).