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 realizing 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).
* Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
* 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
Job Description
The salary for this role is £67,023 (inclusive of MPP £7,300) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension. Onsite working is expected for 4 days each week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working.
This role is based at 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 and possibly a search of open source data.
The Role
The Electrical Services Group, part of the Electrical Engineering Unit, is responsible for maintaining the UKAEA's electrical power distribution network, including 11 kV/3.3 kV, 415 V high-power distribution, UPS systems, and the 400/33 kV experimental distribution. The group also provides key electrician and electrical technician expertise for major electrical installation projects including testing and inspections.
As the Electrical Services Group Leader, you will manage the group’s resources, technical work, and safety, ensuring the maintenance of the site-wide power network that supports all experimental facilities and building infrastructure. You will set the strategic direction, lead the group, and provide expert advice on electrical installations and distribution, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
If you have excellent communication and influencing skills, can build strong internal and external relationships, we would love to hear from you.
Additional Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and develop staff within the group, including setting personal development plans, providing feedback, completing appraisal reports, and ensuring mandatory UKAEA training is completed.
* Provide clear leadership, encourage effective teamwork, promote a positive attitude, and support knowledge-sharing within the team for strong succession planning.
* Lead recruitment activities for the group and support the Head of Operations in setting priorities and managing budgets, working with programme managers to track spending.
* Ensure the safe and reliable operation of site power distribution equipment and UPS systems, and ensure compliance with UKAEA and statutory requirements to maintain a safe working environment.
* Act as a Subject Matter Expert, providing advisory support for electrical distribution projects, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, managing budgets effectively, and addressing potential safety or environmental risks proactively.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements:
* Degree in Electrical Engineering, or a lower qualification where there is evidence of greater experience.
* Significant experience in electrical engineering, specifically in the management of electrical resource and the operation and maintenance of electrical distribution networks.
* In-depth understanding of industry practice, legislation and standards applicable to electrical systems.
* Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to engage with multiple stakeholders at different levels throughout the organisation.
Desirable
* Membership of a Professional Institution
Additional Information
A full list of our benefits can be found here
UKAEA's mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We are under-represented from some groups and so want to encourage applications in particular from women in STEM, people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) and Wellbeing and our EDI Networks actively promote Inclusion and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.
UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email talent@ukaea.uk if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information.
Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.