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Engineering Design Unit Head
Job Ref:2590
Job Title: Engineering Design Unit Head
Job type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Culham, Oxfordshire
Salary: £60,272 - £67,496 (inclusive of MPP) dependent on experience plus industry leading benefits including an outstanding pension scheme
Closing date: 4th February 2018
Attachments:Web-2590_EDUH_AP_Jan2018.pdf
Harnessing the energy from Nuclear fusion, the process that powers The Sun, has been recognised as the ultimate grand challenge that will play a big part in our carbon-free energy future. The Culham Centre for Fusion Energy (CCFE) is part of the UK Atomic Energy Authority and is one of the world`s leading fusion research laboratories. Our scientists and engineers are working with partners around the globe to develop fusion as a new source of clean energy for tomorrow`s power stations. Our endeavours are truly at the very cutting edge of science and technology where often no technical precedence exists and delivering first of kind engineering solutions are cherished.
Are you an experienced leader and people manager with a track record in delivering innovative design projects bringing clarity to complex and uncertain environments that demand ground breaking performance safely within financial and time constraints?
Do you have experience of developing strategy and implementing change in line with organisation's current and future aspirations? If so, we would like to hear from you.
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic leader for the Engineering Design Unit, which provides pivotal engineering input into projects spanning the diverse Authority portfolio. The work covers the full project life cycle from concept through design, installation, commissioning and critical support to operations. You will be expected to nurture excellence in the group both technically and managerially, as well as lead a significant programme personally.
For further information on why UKAEA is a great place to work please review our recruitment video via the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77D3F3ILl98
Knowledge skills and experience
Essential
• A degree or equivalent in engineering or related discipline
• Professional engineering qualification
• Track record of delivering complex technical design projects to budget, time and cost
• Passion for ensuring good design management practices and culture
• Experience of leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams and developing organisations
• Good background knowledge and understanding of fusion science, technology and engineering
• Strategic and innovative thinker
• Passion for diversity and inclusion
• Excellent influencing and collaboration skills
• Commercially astute
• Familiarity with modern standards in the areas of Safety, Health and Environment, Design, and Quality Assurance
Please download the application pack for further information.
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The UK Atomic Energy Authority actively promotes equality and values diversity in our workforce. We operate a number of flexible working arrangements (such as part-time working/job share/home working). Flexible working may be available with this role.
This vacancy may close earlier than the date stated above if large or sufficient numbers of applications are received.
Please note all employees working at the UK Atomic Energy Authority will be required to complete an online Disclosure Certificate application as part of their clearance - The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks will show the details of all current criminal convictions (convictions considered unspent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974) or will confirm that there are no such convictions.