DCO Interface Co-ordinator - UKIFS Ltd

STEPtoFusion; South Wheatley; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company focused on delivering fusion energy through the STEP program, playing a crucial role in planning and preparing DCO submissions. You will manage project communication, monitor progress, and ensure effective risk management while being part of a vibrant culture committed to inclusion and diversity.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

Corporate bonus scheme up to 7%

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave starting with 25 days

Wide range of career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proactive with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of planning processes under TCPA and DCO regulations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate DCO submission as primary contact.
• Monitor and report on DCO submission progress.
• Manage risks and actions to ensure successful DCO award.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Risk Management

Education

University degree in STEM or relevant subject

Job description

Company Description

Company Description:

The UK Government has established UK Industrial Fusion Solutions (UKIFS) Ltd., a subsidiary of UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), to lead the charge in delivering fusion energy through design and delivery of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) prototype fusion plant. UKIFS is establishing itself, setting up the company, attracting talent, engaging with industry, developing a supply chain, and planning and constructing of the STEP prototype.

Fusion energy, crucial for combating climate change and ensuring energy independence, is expected to be commercially viable by mid-century. The UK, led by UKIFS, aims for a prototype fusion plant, targeting first operations around 2040. UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd. will lead delivery, collaborating with industrial partners and building a fusion supply chain with an estimated global sector value of £7tn per year. Join UKIFS and the STEP programme to be involved in this ground-breaking journey.

As an employee of UKIFS, you will benefit from:

• Outstandingdefined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found below.
• Corporatebonus schemeup to 7% and aRelocationallowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working optionsincluding family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
• Employee Assistance Programmeand 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 ofcareer development opportunities
• A vibrantculturecommitted to being fullyinclusive
  
  

A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/

The salary for this role is £50,311.

UKIFS employees can be based at either of our sites; West Burton, Nottinghamshire or Culham, Oxfordshire, however, this role will be predominantly based at West Burton. (Some travel to the Culham site may be required.) Onsite working is expected for 3 days each week.

Job Description

The Role

You will play a pivotal role in the planning and preparation for our nationally and globally significant Development Consent Order (DCO) submission for the STEP programme. Managing internal and external interfaces, you will ensure a coordinated and effective DCO submission. As the primary point of contact for DCO Management Consultants, you will facilitate clear communication with the STEP project team. Additionally, you will monitor and report on the progress of DCO submission preparations, identifying and managing risks to ensure success. You will also support planning applications under the Town and Country Planning Act (TCPA), ensuring their impacts on the DCO are identified and managed.

Accountabilities include:

Managing DCO Interfaces

• Ensure effective communication between the design team, DCO Management Team, and other project teams.
• Support community engagement events with the STEP Communications Team.
• Maintain a log to manage all project interfaces and actions.
  
  

Monitoring and Reporting of DCO Activities

• Monitor and update the DCO Activity Plan with the DCO Lead.
• Identify and address deviations from the plan.
• Prepare regular status reports for management.
  
  

DCO Risk Management

• Identify and manage risks to achieving the DCO award.
• Maintain a risk register and work with the Project Risk Team.
  
  

TCPA Planning Support

• Support planning applications for developments under TCPA.
• Coordinate with planning agents to ensure successful applications.
• Manage interfaces between TCPA and DCO applications.
  
  

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• A university graduate, or equivalent experience, in a STEM or relevant subject.
• Ability to take responsibility for action plans and working in a proactive manner, with minimal supervision to identify and meet project needs.
• Ability to work with different functional and operative teams and to achieve cross-functional solutions to project needs.
• Knowledge and/ or experience of planning processes under the Town & Country Planning Act, and/or Development Consent Order regulations.
• Basic project management skills, such as planning, monitoring progress, risk management, contract management
  
  

Beneficial :

• Has, or is working towards, membership of RTPI or similar.
• Experience of writing technical narratives for planning applications
• Has participated in community and regulator consultations as part of planning processes.
• Has participated in application evaluations, engaging with local planning authorities and/or PINS.
  
  

Additional Information

We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly women in STEM and individuals from British black and ethnic minority backgrounds, and individuals with disabilities. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organisation. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.

UKIFS is committed to being accessible. Please email [e-mail] 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.

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions. Whilst not required at this time, there is a possibility of an SC Clearance being required in the future. If a candidate already holds an SC clearance, that clearance can be transferred to UKIFS.

For applicants applying from outside the United Kingdom or those who have spent time outside the UK in the last five years, please visit the following link for information on criminal records checks:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If your country of residence or previous residence is not listed on the website or if the UK Government does not have information on obtaining a criminal records check from that state, we regret to inform you that we cannot process your application.

Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications. We may consider your application for future positions or similar positions within the organisation.

For more information on UKIFS, visit: https://careers.ukaea.uk/wp-content/uploads/download/UKIFS_CandidateRecruitmentPack.pdf

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