Configuration Specialist – Awe Vacancies Edinburgh

Overview

Position Title: Configuration Specialist

Company: AWE

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Job Description

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?

To support the Senior Configuration Specialist(s) to deliver a configuration management service in accordance with Configuration Management Plans (CMP) that supports the area(s) of responsibility, contributing to Licence

Responsibilities:

• Accountable to the Configuration Manager for the provision of engineering support in delivering a safe and efficient Configuration Management service.
• Monitor the progress of changes, ensuring compliance with Configuration Management procedures and that those changes are accurately recorded and documented upon implementation.
• Working with the Change Mgr./Quorate Change Board members/SMEs to fully understand all live changes, their impact on each other and highlight potential operational risks relating to safety and programme.
• Assess, understand and communicate the impact of change accumulation, especially to safety/risk/budget/deadline/regulations.
• Provide, as appropriate, advice and guidance on Configuration Management standards, applicable legislation and company processes and procedures.
• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.

Requirements:

• 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.

Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement (270 hours a year including bank holidays, plus every other Friday off)
• Flexible working hours
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Consideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time