Control System Design and Simulation Team Leader

UKAEA; South Oxfordshire; Hybrid; GBP 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in the energy sector as a Control System Design and Simulation Team Leader. Oversee critical projects, provide technical leadership, and ensure compliance with safety standards while managing a high-performing team. The role offers an inclusive culture and various employee benefits, including a defined pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

Bonus scheme up to 7%

Relocation allowance

Flexible working

Employee assistance programs

Generous leave

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering complex EC&I projects.
• Chartered Engineer status desired.
• Familiarity with health, safety, environment, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead EC&I projects from concept to delivery.
• Set strategic direction for engineering practices.
• Manage and mentor team members for performance development.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Writing

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

HND with extensive experience

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

AVEVA

ETAP

Siemens SIMIT

LabVIEW

Job description

Control System Design and Simulation Team Leader

This role is based at Culham, Oxfordshire. Onsite working is expected; however, we can discuss hybrid working options depending on business needs.

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.

Salary: £70,505 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance).

The Role

The Control and Instrumentation Group leads the design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical, control, and instrumentation systems for UKAEA projects. We seek a strategic and technically skilled Team Leader to head the Control System Design and Simulation team within the C&I Group. You will oversee the design, development, and commissioning of advanced E,C&I systems across various projects.

As the Subject Matter Expert and Lead Control & Instrumentation Engineer, you will provide high-level technical leadership and innovation. You will manage an engineering team and ensure delivery of solutions on time and within budget.

Strong leadership, proven line management experience, and effective stakeholder engagement are essential, along with a commitment to technical excellence.

If you possess excellent communication and technical writing skills, and a successful track record in delivering complex E,C&I projects, we want to hear from you.

Role Overview

The Team Leader is responsible for delivering complex technical projects and managing a high-performing engineering team. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading EC&I projects from concept to delivery, including critical systems with site-wide or external impact.
• Setting strategic direction and advising on design, installation, and operational strategies.
• Creating and implementing new technical standards, processes, and risk mitigation measures where needed.
• Representing UKAEA externally, contributing to technical development, and mentoring junior engineers.
• Providing strong line management, including performance management and career development for team members.
• Planning and prioritizing workload to meet program and safety requirements.
• Managing team resources, equipment, and contractors to support project delivery.
• Promoting a safety culture and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards.

Qualifications include a Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related discipline, or an HND with extensive experience; proficiency with simulation tools like MATLAB/Simulink, AVEVA, ETAP, Siemens SIMIT, LabVIEW; a broad understanding of design and engineering practices; health, safety, environment, and quality standards; experience in high-hazard industrial environments; Chartered Engineer status; and Functional Safety qualifications.

UKAEA values diversity and encourages applications from women in STEM, individuals from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds, and Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. We are committed to accessibility and inclusion.

Benefits include a defined benefit pension scheme, a bonus scheme up to 7%, relocation allowance, flexible working, employee assistance programs, generous leave, and a vibrant, inclusive culture.

Application Process

Applications are reviewed after the closing date, which is typically four weeks from posting. UKAEA is dedicated to shaping the future of energy through fusion, the power source of the Sun and stars, aiming to bring fusion electricity to the grid.

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