Senior Metrology Engineer – Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3RR
Job Type: Full‑Time
Salary: £49,480 – £78,200 per annum + Pension, Life Insurance, 9‑Day Fortnight
Closing Date: 16th July 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 suitability, qualifications and level of experience).
- Role specific allowance.
- A relocation package may be available (terms and conditions apply).
Working pattern: AWE operates a 9‑day working fortnight. Flexible working requests will be considered.
What Will You Be Doing?
As a Senior Metrology Engineer at AWE, you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of diverse, mission‑critical projects/programmes. Depending on the role, your responsibilities may include:
- Programming CMMs using the Quindos programming language.
- Measuring critical components using high precision CMMs and other metrology equipment.
- Managing workload through the lab, including workflow planning, scheduling, workload tasking, process sign‑off and problem report management.
- Ensuring equipment availability, coordinating maintenance and calibration.
- Ensuring safe and secure operations in the Metrology laboratory.
- Managing personal 5S adherence in the laboratory.
Who Are We Looking For?
Whilst not a checklist, a Senior Metrology Engineer should be able to demonstrate:
- Programming CMMs and other metrology equipment using Quindos and software such as PC‑DMIS, applying Cartesian and 3D polar coordinate systems.
- Running measurement programs for complex components, including program transfer and prove‑out for operational areas.
- Planning and managing workloads, ensuring timely completion of task reviews and resolution of problem reports.
- Supporting forward equipment planning across metrology and inspection areas, with a focus on Metrology Development.
- Maintaining high laboratory standards through personal 5S activities.
Work Hard, Be Rewarded:
Benefits include:
- 9‑day working fortnight – every other Friday off, plus 270 hours of annual leave.
- Market‑leading contributory pension scheme (9%‑13% employer contribution).
- Family friendly policies – Maternity Leave (39 weeks full pay) and Paternity Leave (4 weeks 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 – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
- Special leave policy – paid time off for volunteering, public service, reserve forces and caring.
The “Working at AWE” page on the website provides full details in the “AWE Benefits Guide.”
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