Overview
UK Industrial Fusion Solutions (UKIFS) Ltd, a subsidiary of the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), is at the forefront of developing fusion sustainable energy. The STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) programme aims to build a prototype fusion plant, targeting first operations around 2040. The role is based at West Burton, Nottinghamshire, with frequent travel to Culham, Oxfordshire.
Responsibilities
The Engineering Manager role within Prototype and Testing will lead a matrix of technical staff across three partner organisations, providing a significant contribution to all Prototype and Testing (P&T) and Technology Demonstration activities. Key responsibilities include:
* Own and contribute to the overall P&T delivery strategy and direction for a complex and evolving technical programme.
* Lead teams working to continuously build confidence in the development and delivery of a first‑of‑a‑kind fusion power plant.
* Drive continuous improvement and set a culture of excellence within the organisation.
* Collaborate closely with the Modelling and Simulation team to develop and validate virtual analogues of physical testing.
* Oversee and validate progress to schedule and cost, establishing a fusion company in the UK.
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree in a STEM related field.
* Programme or Engineering Management experience.
* Leadership of complex multidisciplinary engineering or testing programmes.
* Strategic and innovative thinker in a novel technology context.
* Experience of working in a business that holds design authority.
* Effective communication skills.
* Adaptability and entrepreneurial mindset.
Beneficial
* Experience working in an emergent tech or scientific environment.
* Business development experience.
* Experience delivering major programmes.
* Experience with Dassault Systemes 3D Experience platform.
* Experience with virtual analogues of physical systems.
Benefits
* Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme.
* Corporate bonus scheme up to 7 % and relocation allowance (if eligible).
* Flexible working options including family friendly policies.
* Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
* 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We encourage applications from under‑represented groups, particularly from women in STEM, ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and neurotypical individuals. Our Executive team, and our EDI Networks actively promote inclusion and take steps to increase diversity within our organisation.
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