Diagnostic and Fusion Engineering Group LeadAbingdon Rd, Culham, UK
Full-time
Salary: £67,023 (inclusive of MPP) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
Division: Plasma Science and Fusion Operations
Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire
Confirmed Grade: Level 6
Department: Sensors and Control
Company DescriptionBy 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 worlds 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 leads the way in realising fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for groundbreaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.
As an employee of UKAEA, you will benefit from:
- Outstanding
defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.- Corporate
bonus scheme up to 7% and a
Relocation allowance (if eligible).
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Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
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Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
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Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays.
- Wide range of
career development opportunities.
- A vibrant
culture committed to equality and being fully
inclusive.
The salary for this role is
£67,023 (inclusive of a Market Premium Payment (MPP). Onsite working is expected for
4 days each week.
Job DescriptionThis role is based at the following site;
Culham, Oxfordshire.
This role requires employees to
complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.
The RoleAre you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the future of Fusion? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Diagnostic and Fusion Engineering (DFE) Group Lead, you will play a pivotal role in being responsible for all aspects of staff management, development and delivery of Project Engineers working on cutting edge Fusion Diagnostics.
The group leads work on a variety of electro-mechanical diagnostics focused on analysing plasma for both UK and international Fusion machines. The role includes agreeing personal development plans, setting of objectives and providing job performance feedback. You will be responsible for ensuring that the group delivers to the required quality standards and to deadlines. Youll implement techniques, methods and processes to improve quality and delivery. Youll review and approve technical documentation including drawings, specifications and contracts.
Youll provide clear and positive leadership for the group by encouraging and developing effective team working within the group, fostering a positive can-do attitude and encouraging the free flow and sharing of knowledge within teams to promote good succession planning. Youll support the technical development of staff, through mentoring, coaching and direct teaching.
In addition, youll ensure a consistent and proportional approach to project management and engineering within the group and wider organisation on projects conducted across the UKAEA. Youll support the Plasma Sensors and Control Unit in department planning, and agree/advise on long-term priorities, and budgets. Working with the directorate business manager, youll create and deliver commercial opportunities related to the DFE groups capabilities and product line.
Additional Responsibilities:- Project Management - initiating and leading new ideas/concepts, co-ordinating the groups design processes, manufacture, and installation of equipment. Acting as a point of approval for technical solutions / designs. Submit budgets and business cases to deliver projects, and recommend capital expenditure.
- Ensure that the group Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) culture and working practices are in alignment with the UKAEA requirements.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements:- Proven leadership experience through a track record of success in team and project management of engineering/technology work.
- Experience of line management of technical teams (scientific, engineering, technology etc).
- Degree or equivalent experience in relevant Engineering field, e.g. mechanical engineering, precision engineering.
- Experience of working with technical documents, manufacturing specifications and contracts.
- Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical people, working and interfacing with projects, internal and external customers.
- Experience of motivating and using resources efficiently, prioritising and delegating with clarity.
- Experience of delivering key engineering/technology milestones within agreed time frame.
Additional InformationFor a full list of benefits and to apply, select the apply button to be taken through to the UKAEA careers pages.
We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organisation. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.
Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.JBRP1_UKTJ
