Job Description
Tokamak Ex-Vessel Decommissioning Lead Engineer
Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Full-time
Salary: £67,023 (inclusive of MPP) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
Division: Decommissioning & Repurposing
Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire
Confirmed Grade: Level 6
Department: Decommissioning
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 leads the way in realising fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for ground-breaking 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:
1. Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme.
2. Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
3. Flexible working options including family friendly policies.
4. Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
5. Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days.
6. Wide range of career development opportunities.
7. 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), and onsite working is expected for 2-3 days each week.
The role holder might be working with Nuclear and Radiological Materials.
Job Description
This role can be based at any of the following sites: 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 Role
As Tokamak Ex-Vessel Decommissioning Lead Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical knowledge and leadership for safe decommissioning of the JET facility and non-active systems.
Additional Responsibilities:
1. Efficient leadership of a team of multidisciplinary engineers.
2. Defining and implementing the technical strategy for J1 conventional deplant activities.
3. Leading development of new capabilities required to complete JET decommissioning.
4. Helping to define the make / buy strategy and define specifications for third-party work.
5. Ensuring appropriate safety principles are implemented throughout the programme lifecycle.
6. Providing strategic reviews of the delivery strategy.
7. Approving and reviewing major technical documentation and deliverables.
8. Ensuring safety, quality, and consistency of delivery for the JET decommissioning programme.
9. Managing and mitigating risk to the JET decommissioning programme.
10. Managing delivery to key milestones and KPIs.
11. Promoting the decommissioning programme to stakeholders and suppliers.
12. Managing stakeholders and securing funding for proposed methods of JET decommissioning.
13. Promoting UKAEA mission and values and compliance with policies.
14. Acting as a delegate for senior management.
15. Managing a >£25M programme budget.
16. Managing contracts (£500k) relating to engineering support & decommissioning.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements:
1. A track record of delivering successful innovation in the nuclear or related industries.
2. Degree or equivalent experience in engineering or suitable technical discipline.
3. Proven experience of management and design of technical plant or process facilities.
4. Excellent communication skills.
5. Proven line management ability.
6. Ability to influence high-level stakeholders.
7. Proven experience of working with ionising radiation.
8. Additional Health & Safety or Project Management qualifications desirable.
9. Professional registration within chosen profession or area of expertise.
Other Duties:
1. Chair Engineering and Technical Internal Meetings.
2. Memberships of external committees when appropriate.
3. Some UK and international travel.
4. Occasionally enter radiological and beryllium-controlled areas.
5. Represent UKAEA in national and international forums.
Additional Information
For 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 actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organisation. Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.
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