If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. Principal Engineering Manager – New Build Delivery Lead Location:  located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: £70,000 to £100,000 ( depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that.   Let us introduce the role: 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...

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. Engineering Manager – Design of Facilities Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: £49,480 - £ 70,000 ( depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Let us introduce the role. AWE is currently recruiting for an Engineering Manager for the Capital Engineering function. As an Engineering Manager, you’ll be the focal point for supporting our existing and new high hazard facilities and operations. Partnering with the Principal...

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. AWE is currently recruiting for a Principal Commercial Manager for the Commercial team. Location: Reading, with free onsite parking. Package: £63,270 to £95,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience). Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Our work underpins national safety and security. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? The role As a Principal Commercial Manager, you will operate as...

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. AWE is currently recruiting for an experienced Principal Category Manager to create and implement category strategies and provide leadership to a team that focuses on Site Services, ensuring our sites remain operational. Managing the end to end Category Management process for a number of categories such as Hard and Soft Facilities Management Services, Transport, Logistical Services, Utilities, Waste Management Services, PPE, Off Site Leasing Arrangements and Small Construction Projects. Location: Reading, with free onsite parking. Package: £63,270 to £90,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your...

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. Metrology Engineer - Dimensional Inspection Closing Date: 10th June 2026 Location: RG30 3RR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Burghfield. Package: £30,750 - £58,920 per annum ( depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Ready to play...

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. Commercial Senior Legal Counsel   Package: Competitive leadership salary depending on experience, performance related bonus, flexible benefit scheme.   Let us introduce the role We are seeking an accomplished Senior Commercial Lawyer . This is a senior, influential role for a lawyer who combines deep technical expertise in commercial contracting with strong leadership skills and the ability to operate as a trusted adviser to the business. This will be on a 12 month fixed term contract.   You will be required to provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice on high‑value, complex and business‑critical contracts. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, you will help enable AWE’s mission through sound commercial judgement,...

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. Senior Metrology Engineer Closing Date: 18th June 2026 Location: RG30 3RR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Burghfield. Package: £ 49,480 - £78,200 per annum ( depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience). Plus role specific allowance. A relocation package may be available (terms and conditions apply). Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just...

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. Production Operations Specialist (Duly Authorised Person) – Assembly & Coulport Business Unit Location – Basingstoke/Reading Package – £38,000 - £45,000  dependant on skills and experience plus allowances Working hours: This is a shift based role.                             2 weeks of early shift followed by two weeks of late shift.                              Early shift  06:00-14:45                              Late shift  14:15 – 23:00 AWE is currently recruiting for a Production Operations Specialist for the Assembly & Coulport Business Unit to provide leadership and supervision of operations delivery and support team. The Production Operations Specialist (Duly Authorised Person – DAP) is responsible for the direct supervision and control of...

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. AWE is an organisation with a unique and vital purpose: protecting the UK through world-class nuclear science and technology. By joining our team as an Assistant Category Specialist, you’ll help provide support to the commercial function across processes, systems, supplier management, governance and reporting. Location: Reading, with free onsite parking. Package: From £30,090 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Ready to play your part?  At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to...

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. AWE is an organisation with a unique and vital purpose: protecting the UK through world-class nuclear science and technology. By joining our team as a Category Specialist, you’ll help to assist with the implementation and execution of category management, strategic sourcing, contract management and supplier relationship management within assigned categories. Assist with commercial and contract performance support to the business to allow management of project and commercial risk. Package: £37,910 to £46,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience). Location: Reading, with free onsite parking. Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your...

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. Quality Inspector Practitioner Closing Date: 24th June 2026   Location: RG30 3RR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are no opportunities to work from home in this role. The successful candidate will spend their time working on site at AWE Burghfield .   Package: £25,180-£35,860p.a. ( depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) o    Plus shift allowance. o    Plus role specific allowance.   Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. Working hours: T h is is a shift-based role. Two weeks working early shift, followed by two weeks working late shift. o    Early...

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. Role title: Manufacturing Engineer - Continuous Improvement (CI) Location: RG7 4PR & RG30 3RR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: £39,280 - £45,000 + Allowance (depending on your suitability & level of experience) Closing date : 9th June 2026 Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Ready to play your part?      At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?      AWE is currently...

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. P6 Senior Planner If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. This is not just another role. This is an opportunity to contribute to one of the most significant, complex and high-impact defence programmes in the UK today. Following the publication of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise Command, AWE has begun work on a sovereign replacement warhead programme known as Astraea. This programme sits at the heart of the UK’s national security ensuring a safe, secure, and credible nuclear deterrent for generations to come. We are now building a team to deliver this next chapter and we are looking for exceptional people who want to work at...

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. Principal Ethics Specialist Closing date: 11th June 2026 Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Travel to other sites may be required. Package: £60,400 – £80,000 ( depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the...

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. Electronic Design Engineer & Developer – Aldermaston Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: £53,000 - £60,000 dependant on experience within this role. Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Let us introduce the role AWE is currently recruiting for a Electronic Design Engineer and Developer in our Nuclear Materials Control team working within our Operations function. As an Electronic Design Engineer and Developer, you will be required to modernise and enhance a range of bespoke legacy electronic systems. This role provides the opportunity to lead the upgrade,...

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. Radiological Instrumentation Specialist Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: £38,020 - £50,000 ( depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? The Radiological Instrumentation & Calibration (RI&C) group deliver a comprehensive capability in the...

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. Role title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Continuous Improvement (CI) Closing date: 11th June 2026 Location: RG7 4PR & RG30 3RR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: £49,480 - £55,000 + Allowance (depending on your suitability & level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Ready to play your part?      At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?    AWE is currently...

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. Senior Machine Tool Maintenance Engineer Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: £51,500 to £75,000 (dependent on suitability and level of experience) + additional allowance Ready to play your part? At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? AWE is looking for a talented Senior Machine Tool Maintenance Engineer to join our dynamic team. As part of AWE Production and Assets, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving the performance and reliability of our cutting-edge equipment. From installation and breakdown support to maintenance, servicing, and error mapping, your work will directly...

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. Machine Tool Maintenance Technician Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: £30,000 to £40,000 (dependent on suitability and level of experience) + additional allowance Ready to play your part? At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? AWE is looking for a Machine Tool Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic team. As part of AWE Production and Assets, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving the performance and reliability of our cutting-edge equipment. From installation and breakdown support to maintenance, servicing, and error mapping, your work will directly impact plant...

Location: Reading, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Hybrid working arrangement: 2 days per week on site (based on full time hours) Thales Research and Technology UK is seeking an experienced Senior Bid Manager to lead and deliver high‑quality, strategically aligned bids that support our innovation and technology objectives. The role requires strong organisational skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to work collaboratively across multi‑disciplinary teams to produce well‑structured, compliant, and compelling proposals. Core Benefits: On offer is a competitive...