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 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.

Overall Purpose:

The Diagnostic & Fusion Engineering Team is part of the Sensors & Control Unit in the Plasma Science & Operations Division. The team offers engineering and installation support on a range of diagnostic systems and related technology, working closely with scientific and technical staff. The team works on projects from across UKAEA as well as contracts with national and international partners.

A Level 5 Diagnostic Project Engineer will manage a range diagnostic projects varying in scale and complexity. They will lead in creating innovative design solutions to meet challenging requirements relating to diagnostic and fusion-related systems. They will take full responsibility for the definition, design, manufacture, assembly, commissioning, operation, disassembly and end of life processing for a variety of diagnostic and fusion-related subsystems. This includes owning project design risk until project close.

Accountabilities:

Project Responsibilities:

• Define project requirements, constraints, and deliverables.
• Create and maintain project plans, risk registers, work packages and cost profiles.
• Delegate work packages and co-ordinate the activities of the project team to deliver projects on-time, in budget, and with appropriate quality levels, employing corrective actions to minimise any impact on schedule and budget.
• Manage and review the activities of the Design Office, and the Modelling & Design and Engineering Evaluation Teams.
• Chair design reviews and progress meetings to report project status, current activities, and to raise issues.
• Produce technical documentation (including reports, specifications, work procedures, risk assessments, tender documentation, and Safe System of Work paperwork) and ensure adherence to design standards and UKAEA’s Quality System.
• Manage component procurement, liaising with internal and external manufacturers and carrying out supplier visits to ensure compliance.
• Supervise and direct installation activities, ensuring design and safety compliance.
• Ensure ‘lessons learned’ are captured and distributed appropriately.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to build effective, professional relationships and ensure stakeholder needs are met.
• Assist with identifying potential collaborators and opportunities for work with other UKAEA teams and external partners, this includes actively promoting the technical capabilities of the Diagnostic & Fusion Engineering Team.
• Promote UKAEA’s values, championing a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrate behaviour that promotes a positive safety, health and welfare culture.
• Lead on improving best practices and quality standards within the team, division and across the organisation.
• Work in accordance with UKAEA policy and undertake any other reasonable tasks or duties requested by management commensurate with grade.

Specific Qualifications/Experience:

• Degree level qualifications in a relevant scientific or engineering field.
• Experience in creating specifications and handling technical documentation approval processes.
• Experience of modern assembly and manufacturing techniques.
• Strong communication skills to interface with both internal and external stakeholders and management, scientific, clerical and technical staff.
• Proven leadership experience in managing technical teams and projects.
• A good level of PC skills, including experience with Microsoft Office.

Location:

• Culham

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

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)