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    Nuclear Fire Safety Engineer - Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom - Workingmums

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    £35,720 - £50,000
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    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? Fire Safety Engineer This role will support the production of fire safety cases (delivered by Safety Case colleagues) in accordance with AWE Management Arrangements. This will be at the forefront of a wide variety of work, involving ground-breaking innovation and technical challenges across a wide range of projects associated with:
    • AWE's multibillion-pound Capital Programme of new facilities.
    • Planning future systems in support of the UK's long-term strategic deterrent.
    • Maintaining and extending the life of existing facilities.
    • Decommissioning of redundant facilities.
    Location - Reading / Basingstoke area Package - £35,720 - £50,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) Generous Relocation Assistance is available where eligible. AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offer an attractive salary, market leading contributory pension scheme, ongoing professional development as well as work-based experience, generous holiday entitlement, excellent work/life balance including a 9-day working fortnight and flexible working hours (role dependent). We will consider candidates looking for full time or part time hours. There may be some limited hybrid working, depending on operational requirements. You will be trained and supported in the conduct of the following:
    • Interpretation of existing fire strategies (buildings).
    • Interpretation and understanding of existing Fire Risk Assessments.
    • Identify & record fire load inventories.
    • Fire Hazard Identification studies.
    • Production of Fire Hazard Assessments in support of Safety Cases.
    • Fire Modelling-. Experience and/or knowledge of fire engineering computer software, i.e. fire & smoke transport modelling, etc (advantageous).
    • Analysis of the thermal properties of materials
    Ideally you will have:
    • Degree or Postgraduate in a science or engineering based subject or extensive experience in the field.
    • Knowledge of fire safety legislation and the relevant guidance within the UK.
    • Good interpersonal/communication skills, report writing and presentation skills.
    Desirable background:
    • Knowledge and experience of working on a site containing radiological, chemical and/or explosive hazards (This can be developed in role).
    • Chartered engineer (or actively working toward this)
    • Associate or Graduate Member of IFireE (AIFireE or GIFireE) or have a membership of a relevant professional body (or actively working towards this).
    If you're a graduate, recently qualified in Fire (Safety) Engineering (or a similar degree) or have extensive experience in the field of fire safety, this may be the perfect opportunity to kick-start your career as a Fire Safety Engineer. This is a highly rewarding position that will give you the opportunity to apply your skills and experience in support of AWE's important mission to keep the Nation safe. All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas. Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR. #J-18808-Ljbffr


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