Head of Utilities

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?AWE has a unique opportunity for a Head of Utilities within the Estates and Liabilities leadership team.Head of Utilities delivers through-life capability management and asset optimisation of Utilities Operational Services, Industrial Facilities and Energy Management to meet 24/7/365 site requirements in a nuclear licenced environment.The role will lead a capability that will modernise utilities infrastructure, models of delivery and simplify processes to meet the programme and capital investment challenges of AWE, at a time when the Company is embedding asset management and undergoing transformative activities. Leading, motivating and supporting staff, contractors and stakeholders through this period of change whilst successfully and safely delivering on current commitments is key.Closing date: 24th May 2024
Location: Reading/Basingstoke area
Salary: £Negotiable 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)Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)Life AssuranceDiscounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spendingA host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site.In addition to the above, we will also be looking for candidates to have: Strong leadership and direction to direct reports, functional and contract supportThe ability to provide and maintain the intelligent customer capability for Utilities.Direct the Operational and Capital expenditure for the Utilities Area, ensuring costs are optimised.The ability to manage the strategic development of the Utilities Area in line with programme requirements and Site strategy and Site Utilities Permit compliance requirements.Accountability for the Asset Management Plan/s for the Utilities Area.Have experience operating confidently as the Site Business Relationship Manager for strategic and tactical activities within the Utilities Area.Supported operational and tactical activities of significance (potential to impact programme delivery or where compliance challenged).A track record of promoting high personal standards in environment, health, security, and quality as well as being a great team player. We are looking for individuals who put our values at the heart of what they do and model the core leadership behaviours of setting direction, engaging people, and delivering results. You will need gravitas and resilience to engage with and influence those at the most senior levels to deliver our mission. #LI-LHPlease 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.
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