Salary: £48- 55k per annum FTE Benefits Status: Permanent /Full-time strongly preferable (requests for part-time/flexible working arrangements are welcome) About Us Energy Systems Catapult is an independent research and technology organisation. Our mission is to accelerate Net Zero energy innovation. Launched in 2015 by Innovate UK, the Catapult has built a team of more than 250 people, with a range of technical, engineering, consumer, commercial, incubation, digital and policy expertise. They draw on sector-leading test facilities, modelling tools, and data collected from our back catalogue of more than 500 research projects. We use that ‘whole energy’ system capability to support innovative companies small and large – to test, trial and scale their new products and services. Our impact comes when those innovators attract new customers, new investment and new grants so they can thrive in the future energy system. Based in Birmingham, Energy Systems Catapult is part of a network of nine, world-leading technology and innovation centres, established by Innovate UK. The Catapult Network fosters collaboration between industry, government, research organisations, academia, and many others to transform great ideas into valuable products and services. We believe that innovation often stems from connecting different areas and ideas, and that working together in person can be an important enabler for that. We therefore expect people to be in the Birmingham office 40 days/year (roughly one day per week). Context Clean Tech Engineering - Energy Systems Catapult This position sits within our Infrastructure and Engineering team within the ESC, you will form a key part of the Engineering and Analysis Practice bringing your strong engineering and analytical skills to contribute to broader energy system transformation efforts, across a variety of areas. This role will primarily focus on energy intensive industry and how this interacts with the wider energy system particularly with Carbon Capture Storage and the hydrogen and electricity sectors. Key Deliverables To contribute to the ESC’s Engineering & Analysis Practice by providing specialist knowledge, engineering, modelling and analysis capability. The work you do will generally focus on industry and consider the interactions with Carbon Capture utilisation and storage, hydrogen and electricity sectors with support given to other areas as required. Being an integral part of the Engineering and Analysis team; providing critical, technical, and engineering guidance across a range of energy sectors. With specific focus on energy intensive industrial manufacturing. Technically leading projects; developing project scopes, requirements and leading technical engagements with customers and collaborative projects. Leading collaborations with other teams and capabilities to create platforms and software tools to analyse and utilise large datasets. Collaborate with and support a diverse variety of colleagues in the other teams across the ESC with technical expertise from the Engineering & Analysis Practice. Manage and lead the development of analytical tools and data sets to support the delivery of the ESC’s objectives. Particularly in support of the ESC industrial strategy. Ensure a consistent set of assumptions are maintained within the ESC for system modelling and economic evaluation of low carbon technologies, in respect of industrial technologies, hydrogen and electricity systems (e.g. industrial representations, product imports, exports and international industry) likely to be needed to deliver 2050 energy targets; Ensure that the audit trail for key source documents and decisions is maintained and transparent, so that key modelling and strategic outputs can be traced back to their source inputs; Work with teams of experts from Government, industry and academia to develop a compelling vision of the role of innovative technologies, business models and propositions in delivering clean, secure and affordable transport and energy. Skills and experience required: Demonstrated experience of technically leading projects; developing project scopes, requirements and leading technical engagements. Expertise and applied technical engineering experience in energy intensive industries. Demonstrated experience of delivering within collaborative projects from inception to completion. Knowledge of low carbon technology programmes, and the wider sustainability agenda, is desirable. Knowledge of the energy sector and the role at least one of the following could play in decarbonising the energy system: industry, bioenergy, CCS, hydrogen A demonstrated ability to learn about new areas of technology and their application. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven leadership, team working and project management skills. Strong inter-personal skills – articulate and able to work with a diverse team of colleagues with backgrounds across science, engineering, business, and policy. Able to consider implications, anticipate problems and solve them pragmatically and with consideration of the wider needs of the team. Strong IT and communication skills and the ability to produce clear, concise and accurate reports. Qualifications: Educated to degree level in engineering (Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral level) in a relevant engineering or science subject. Employee Benefits: Annual leave 28 days plus bank holidays (FTE) Buy/Sell holidays Buy/sell holiday – maximum 1 week based on contracted hours Pension 2 for 1 contribution via salary sacrifice scheme up to 10% Discretionary bonus scheme Recognition scheme to celebrate “above and beyond” EV Scheme Salary sacrifice Cycle2work Salary sacrifice Life assurance 4 x salary Health Cash Back Plan Retail and gym discounts Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 phoneline and 6 free counselling sessions Snacks and drinks Annual company off-site event. Flexible working options for eligible employees (Sabbatical/Compressed/Staggered/Flexible hours) Working within a hybrid office attendance model with the expectation of being in the office at least 1 day a week and: Maternity Leave (100% 13 weeks / 50% 13 weeks/SP 13 weeks/Unpaid leave for 13 weeks) Adoption Leave (100% 13 weeks/50% 13 weeks/SP 13 weeks/Unpaid leave for 13 weeks) Paternity Leave (100% 2 weeks) Shared Parental Leave (100% 10 weeks/50% 13 weeks/SP 13 weeks) Would you like to Apply? The closing date for applications is Sunday 23rd February 2025. Please note that at this time we are unable to provide UK visa sponsorship. We welcome applications from all, including those who may be returning to work, those wishing to work flexibly for any reason, and those who may need additional support. 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