Construction Mechanical Supervisor Engineer

Construction Mechanical Supervisor Engineer

Location:

RG7 4PR
, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free on‑site parking.

Package:
Up to £52,000 (depending on suitability and level of experience).

Closing date: 9 February 2026

At AWE, it’s not just a job – it’s part of a mission to keep the nation safe. This role supports a leading multi‑million‑pound forward‑build programme for new facilities and associated infrastructure.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure installation works by contractors are performed to appropriate and specified quality standards (inspection and verification).
• Maintain a daily site diary, accurately detailing site conditions, progress and resources available during construction.
• Provide input to weekly reports that include site safety inspections, quality control, inspection & test plans, and defect notices.
• Assist in preparation and review of pre‑construction information such as SSOW/RAMS.

What we’re looking for:

• Suitable amount of technical and site experience within the construction/build environment, with a proven track record in supervising construction work.
• Industry‑standard construction/build environment qualification aligned to the discipline/specialism.
• SSSTS & CSCS (relevant level), or suitable equivalent.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution (desirable).
• Good understanding of current construction Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and regulations, particularly the 2015 Construction Design Management Regulations.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance.
• Ability to work calmly in a priority‑changing environment, manage own workload, and show initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach and the capacity to work to tight deadlines.

Benefits and rewards:

• 9‑day working fortnight – an every‑other Friday off, plus 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market‑leading contributory pension scheme – employer contributions of 9 Wetter 13 % of pensionable pay.
• Family‑friendly policies: 39 weeks maternity leave (full pay) and 4 weeks paternity leave (full pay).
• Professional career development, including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life assurance (4 × annual salary).
• Discounts on everyday spending.
• Special leave policy – paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The “Working at AWE” page on our website contains full details of the AWE Benefits Guide.

We recognise that great people do not always tick every box. If you feel this role and AWE are a great fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

Our interview process typically takes place over Teams and most roles are a single‑stage process.

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