Electrical CAD Team Leader

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Culham; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special allowance

Performance bonus

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Flexible working

Relocation allowance

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking an Electrical CAD Team Leader to lead a team of CAD drafters and designers, delivering accurate electrical drawings for critical projects. You will combine technical expertise with leadership to ensure high-quality CAD work and delivery.

The role requires strong communication, project management and extensive CAD experience, with a focus on safety and standards. Onsite presence is typically required, with flexible working where possible.

Qualifications

• Engineering or technology degree, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in electrical CAD design and drafting.
• Experience of managing small teams of engineers.
• Proficiency in electrical CAD software (e.g., SOLIDWORKS Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical)
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership.
• Experience of working in a safety dominated working environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the electrical CAD team, providing guidance, mentoring, training and clear goals.
• Plan and coordinate CAD resources and workloads, prioritising tasks and meeting standards.
• Oversee production and review of electrical CAD drawings and plans, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers and stakeholders to meet project specs.
• Drive continuous improvement in CAD practices and stay updated with CAD technology.

Skills

Electrical CAD design

Team leadership

Project management

SOLIDWORKS Electrical

AutoCAD Electrical

Communication

Education

Engineering or technology degree

Tools

SOLIDWORKS Electrical

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Fusion, the process that powers the sun and stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our worldbadly needs. UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industryand research organisations to achieveground-breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the gridby developing the power stations of tomorrow and the skilled workforce to deliver them.

About the job

As Electrical CAD Team Leader, you will lead a team of CAD drafters and designers, overseeing the production of accurate, detailed electrical drawings and plans for our projects. You will combine strong technical expertise with effective leadership to ensure high-quality CAD work and successful project delivery.

You’ll also bring strong communication and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects and deliver high-quality work.

If you have in-depth knowledge of electrical design, strong CAD skills and excellent attention to detail, this could be a great opportunity for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and develop the electrical CAD team, providing guidance, mentoring, training and setting clear goals and performance expectations.
• Plan and coordinate CAD resources and workloads, prioritising tasks and ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the required standards.
• Oversee the production and review of electrical CAD drawings and plans, ensuring accuracy, quality and compliance with RACE, UKAEA, British and international standards.
• Work closely with engineers, project managers and stakeholders to understand project requirements, resolve technical challenges and ensure CAD designs meet project specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement in CAD practices, maintaining standards and quality controls, resolving issues and staying up to date with CAD software, technology and industry best practices.

What You’ll Bring

• Engineering or technology degree, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in electrical CAD design and drafting.
• Experience of managing small teams of engineers.
• Proficiency in electrical CAD software (e.g., SOLIDWORKS Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical)
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership.
• Experience of working in a safety dominated working environment.

UKAEA is an onsite organisation, and this role requires regular onsite presence (usually between 3-5 days in any given week) in line with business needs. We actively support flexible working arrangements where this is compatible with the role

We have a generous range of benefits (see the full listhere ) and highlights include:

• A salary of£57,117 (inclusive ofa £5,800 specialist allowance)
• Up to 7% corporate performance bonus
• Final salary defined benefits pension scheme with an equivalent of21.5% employer pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus2.5 privilege days;8 Bank Holidays
• 3 days of site closure over Christmas break
• Flexible working options plus family-friendly leave provisions

Our commitment to ED&I

UKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity,inclusionand accessibility, and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce.

Please [e-mail] if you have any questions or require adjustments to help youparticipatefairly in our recruitment process, for example changes to the way we interview or share information. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates.

We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and people from diverse ethnic backgrounds. All appointments are made onmeritand further information can be foundhere .

£57,117 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension

As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:

• Outstandingdefined benefit pension scheme,details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
• Corporatebonus schemeup to7%and aRelocationallowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working optionsincluding family friendly policies.
• Employee Assistance Programmeand trained Mental Health First Aiders,
• Generous annual leaveallowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
• A vibrantculturecommitted to equality and being fullyinclusive

What can I expect from the application process at UKAEA?

Once you have submitted a formal application via our website, all CVs will be reviewed shortly after the closing date of the advert.

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.

Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs.

UKAEA leads the way in realising fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for groundbreaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovation, Commitment, Trust, and Collaboration.