In-Vessel Engineering Section Leader
Culham and Yorkshire, Culham or Rotherham, United Kingdom
Full-time
Department: Central Engineering
Salary: £49,396 to £63,855 (inclusive of MPP) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
Confirmed Grade: Level 5 / Level 6
Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire or Rotherham, Yorkshire

Company Description

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.

Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA are at the forefront of realising energy from fusion, working with industry and research partners to deliver the ground-breaking developments that will underpin tomorrow's fusion power stations with the aim of bringing fusion electricity to the grid. As we work towards our mission and goals, UKAEA has devised values (Innovative, Committed, Trusted and Collaborative) that capture the spirit of how we work.

Job Description

Who are we looking for?

A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced leader to join our growing organisation and lead the new In-Vessel Engineering section. The In-Vessel Engineering section is a focal point at the UKAEA for developing capability in the integrated design of fusion in-vessel systems and related nuclear engineering development.

You will lead the design and progression of some of our most challenging technologies and projects. You will act as a point of contact and influence internal department managers, as well as the technical direction of UKAEA and its international collaborators.

A more advanced aspect of your duties will be to define the strategy and think strategically for UKAEA, applying expertise to business development proposals and decisions, whilst providing specialist technical knowledge and direction in this complex technical field.

What will you be responsible for?

- Acting as a Technical Reference for the organisation in the integrated design of fusion in-vessel systems and related nuclear engineering development.
- Managing the work and development of the employees in the Section, coordinating the Section’s efforts in line with the Central Engineering Department’s objectives.
- Effectively managing project/operational activities of a multi-disciplinary project team of multiple engineers, designers and analysts.
- Leading the development of processes for best practice in engineering development and/or design for implementation by the team on various projects.
- Actively promoting the Section’s skills and expertise within the UKAEA Engineering division.
- Identifying technology shortfalls and conceptualise, plan and propose appropriate R&D activities or projects to ensure that technical risk is managed and to make strides in technical capability or efficiency.
- Keeping abreast of developments, innovation and best practice in relevant engineering disciplines, and make recommendations for promulgation within the Unit.

Qualifications

Skills, experience and competencies required

Essential:

- A relevant engineering degree or equivalent.
- Ability to perform exploratory design calculations using first principles.
- Experience with fusion-relevant environmental factors such as vacuum and magnetic fields.
- Good working knowledge of structural and thermal engineering, solid mechanics and engineering materials.
- Leading teams and supervising other staff.
- Good communication and technical writing skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.

Desirable:

- Experience with working to design standards and design codes.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a multi-disciplinary technical team in delivering a highly bespoke engineering system, including making complex rational design trades.
- Experience in originating project or research funding proposals.
- Attained or actively working towards Chartered status with a suitable professional institution.

Additional Information

What we offer

Our comprehensive benefits package includes a vibrant culture committed to being fully inclusive, an Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders, Flexible working options including family friendly policies, Emergency paid leave, Generous annual leave allowance (30.5 days) increased with length of service, wide range of career development opportunities, outstanding defined benefit pension scheme; Corporate bonus scheme and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).

We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly from individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, including nationality and citizenship, people with disabilities and women. The Executive team with support from our ‘Equality, Diversity and Inclusion’ (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, is actively promoting EDI and taking steps to increase the diversity of our people through reinforcing best practice in recruitment and selection, and revaluating approaches where it is clear we can remove barriers to success.

Please be advised that this vacancy is due to close on 23/03/2023. We may close earlier than this date if large or sufficient numbers of applications are received.

All employees working at the UK Atomic Energy Authority will be required to complete an online Disclosure Certificate application as part of their clearance - The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks will show the details of all current criminal convictions.

When applying for employment with UKAEA either from outside the United Kingdom or who have spent time outside the United Kingdom in the last five years. Please visit the UK Government website. If the country you are resident in or have resided in is not listed on this website or that the UK Government is not aware of how to obtain a criminal records check from that state then we are unable to process your application.