Electrical Quality Lead for Challenging Environments

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Culham; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Bonus up to 7% and relocation support

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave and holidays

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) invites applications for the RACE Electrical Quality Systems Team Leader role at Culham. You will lead the Electrical Quality Team and ensure quality across electrical manufacturing and installation within the RACE portfolio, guiding design, build, testing and commissioning with a practical, hands-on approach.

You will develop Quality Management and test plans, oversee inspections, and ensure compliance with Machinery and Low Voltage Directives, while

Qualifications

• Extensive electrical QA experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles.
• Experience delivering electrical engineering projects and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to lead and coach a team in cross-functional settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Electrical Quality Team, providing line management and coaching.
• Own quality assurance across electrical systems within the RACE portfolio and ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain Quality Management plans and QA documentation.
• Provide technical leadership through design, build, testing and commissioning lifecycle.
• Manage suppliers, subcontractors and external partners with inspections and performance monitoring.
• Support project delivery and continuous technical development with Health & Safety management.

Skills

Electrical QA experience

Electrical engineering knowledge

Project lifecycle understanding

Leadership coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

HNC/HND

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) invites applications for the RACE Electrical Quality Systems Team Leader role at Culham. You will lead the Electrical Quality Team and ensure quality across electrical manufacturing and installation within the RACE portfolio, guiding design, build, testing and commissioning with a practical, hands-on approach.

You will develop Quality Management and test plans, oversee inspections, and ensure compliance with Machinery and Low Voltage Directives, while