This programme has been designed to support people who have had a career break or are trying to transfer their skills in to a new sector or one they used to work in. We know that any gap in work experience or a move away from a sector or skill set makes it very hard to return or join through standard recruitment channels.

The roles in this programme tend to run on a 12 week work placement with a view to securing a permanent role at the end of that period. Although it’s not guaranteed, 96% of our candidates who join the programme go on to secure permanent roles with their host organisation.

As a candidate working with STEM Returners you have access to free CV writing and Interview coaching and if you are successful in securing the role you’ll get access to coaching and mentoring programme to help you thrive in the role.

If you meet the criteria for this role but are unsure if you are eligible for the programme, we encourage you to make an application.

This opportunity requires candidate to be eligible to obtain and maintain UK BPSS level clearance.

Overall Purpose

To lead in creating innovative design solutions to meet challenging requirements and perform engineering calculations to support design decisions. The role holder also plans and manages system/component repair, replacement or upgrade activities. They produce technical reports and ensure adherence to design standards.

Accountabilities:

• Accountable for originating and progressing designs from concept through to detailed design on enhancement programs for CCFE’s facilities as well as for future fusion devices.
• Accountable for engineering aspects relating to all assigned systems / components including repair, replacement or upgrade activities.
• Co-ordinate Drawing Office activities relating to the above work.
• Work effectively to maximise design performance within written design requirements and/or design brief. Proactively seek to elaborate design requirements and define interfaces where these are design driving, working to and maintaining established procedures.
• Ensure design and procurement phases implement principles of value engineering and design for manufacture
• Accountable for engineering analyses using classic and numerical methods to support design studies. Ensure that detail designs are appropriately validated (by computation or experiment), working with engineering analysts as necessary, and ensure appropriate adherence to international and fusion-specific design standards.
• Accountable for project planning and management of on-site repair, maintenance and upgrade programs.
• Produce technical reports, departmental notes and journal / conference papers where relevant.
• Originate technical specifications and tender documentation for a wide range of fusion sub-systems and components.
• Supervise junior engineers and students, providing them with challenging projects, monitoring their progress and providing constructive feedback.
• Develop relationships and good communication channels with personnel inside and outside their immediate line management chain.
• Act as a Technical Reference for other group members in areas of knowledge.
• Adhere to, and ensure staff under their supervision Adhere to, Group and organisational management systems.
• The post holder may be required to undertake any other duties that are reasonable and commensurate with this role that may not be specifically referred to in this document.

Budget Responsibility:

• Responsible for contracts up to a value of ~100,000 Euro
• Manage the following staff:
  • Department technicians
  • Drawing office personnel
  • Student assistants
  • On-site contractors, technicians, welders, fitters, wire men etc
  • Specific Qualifications/Experience:
• A relevant engineering degree or equivalent
• Ability to perform exploratory design calculations using first principles
• Proven capability in engineering analysis and a good working knowledge of engineering materials and their properties
• Experience with relevant environmental factors such as vacuum and transient magnetic fields
• Good working knowledge of structural and thermal engineering, solid mechanics and engineering materials
• Good communication and technical writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Other Duties:

As part of your role you could be asked to work in radiation-controlled areas or in beryllium-controlled areas. Full training and medical assessments will be provided if this is necessary

Location:

Culham, Abingdon, UK

If you wish to speak to one of our Returner Specialists about this role in more detail, please call us on 01329 623 246 (option 1)