Company: AWE Plc
Location: Tadley
Posted: May 7th, 2026
Construction Mechanical Supervisor
Location: located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.
Package: Up to £52,000 plus allowances (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)
Enjoy real work-life balance at AWE.
We operate a 9-day working fortnight, giving you every other Friday off. On top of that, you'll receive 270 hours of annual leave, 26 non-working Fridays, and an extra day off on Christmas Eve - because your time truly matters.
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.
AWE is currently recruiting for a Client Construction Mechanical Supervisor to be responsible for supporting the Construction Manager in ensuring the successful planning and delivery phases of construction projects. The role will support a significant 'UK leading' multi-million-pound forward build programme, of new facilities and associated infrastructure.
Ensuring that installation works by Contractors are undertaken to appropriate and specified quality standards (inspect and verification).
Maintaining daily site diary, accurately detailing site conditions, progress and the resources available to undertake the work activities throughout the construction phase.
Providing input to weekly reports which include site safety inspections, quality control, inspection & test plans, defect notices etc.
Assisting in the preparation and review of pre-construction information such as SSOW/RAMS.
Who are we looking for?
We do need you to have the following:
Have a suitable amount of technical and site experience within the construction/build environment, with a proven track record in successfully supervising construction work.
Hold an industry standard construction/build environment qualification, aligned to their discipline/specialism.
Ideally hold a Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), or National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Construction accreditation, or a suitable equivalent.
Membership of an appropriate professional institution (desirable).
Good understanding of current construction Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation/ Regulations, in particular compliance with the 2015 Construction Design Management Regulations.
Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance.
You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.
Work hard, be rewarded:
We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:
9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay also including Shared Parental Leave.
Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.
The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.
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 Aldermaston.
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