Metrology Engineer

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Culham; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £57,117

Performance bonus up to 7%

Pension with 21.5% employer contrib

25 days leave + 2.5 privileged days +

Christmas site closure 3 days

Flexible working options

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority at Culham is seeking a Metrology Engineer to support the Metrology & Inspection Section across major fusion engineering programmes. You will provide specialist measurement and inspection expertise, ensuring high-quality alignment and capability for complex systems.

You’ll maintain procedures, calibration, and equipment, plan safe work with risk assessments, and help develop apprentices and graduates through technical mentoring and allocated work.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• EngTech status or progression towards professional registration.
• Significant metrology, instrumentation and inspection expertise with drawings, tolerances and specs.
• Experience with 2D/3D measurement and large-scale measurement techniques.
• Experience with CAD, CAM and CMM systems and metrology software.

Responsibilities

• Provide metrology and inspection expertise across facilities.
• Maintain inspection and measurement procedures, systems, software and hardware.
• Ensure measurement equipment is calibrated and compliant with standards.
• Plan and deliver work safely with risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Maintain asset information for effective planned maintenance.
• Develop apprentices and graduates through technical training and mentoring.

Skills

Metrology expertise

Inspection expertise

2D/3D measurement

Laser trackers

CAD/CAM/CMM

Risk assessments

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

EngTech status / progression

Tools

CAD

CAM

CMM software

Laser trackers

Theodolites

Photogrammetry

3D laser scanning

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 Metrology Engineer,you’llwork alongside the Section Leader toassistwith the day to day running of theMetrology & Inspection Section, providing specialist measurement and inspectionexpertiseacross major fusion engineering programmes and facilities.You’llassistthe team and ensuring high-quality inspection, alignment and measurement capability supports the manufacture,installationand operation of complex engineering systems.

What You’ll be Doing

• Help to provide technicalexpertiseon metrology and inspection across facilities including MAST, HEAT, MRF, STEP,RACEand legacy JET equipment.
• Maintain inspection, alignment and metrology procedures, systems,softwareand hardware.
• Ensure measurement and inspection equipment ismaintainedand appropriately calibrated.
• Ensure inspected and tested equipmentcomplies withrelevant legislation,standardsand codes of practice.
• Plan and deliver work safely, includingappropriate riskassessments, methodstatementsand safe systems of work.
• Maintainaccurateasset information to support effective planned preventative maintenance.
• Help with developingapprentices, graduates and other team members through technical training,mentoringandappropriate workallocation.

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, or significant demonstrable relevant line management experience.
• Engineering Technician (EngTech) status or progress towards professional registration, with the ambition to progress towards IEng through IMechE or equivalent.
• Significant metrology,instrumentationand inspectionexpertise, including experience using engineering drawings,tolerancesand specifications.
• Experience of 2D and 3D measurement and analysis, including large-scale measurement using laser trackers, theodolites,photogrammetryor 3D laser scanning.
• Experience with relevant CAD, CAM and CMM systems and specialist metrology software.
• Experience developing and working with safe systems of work, methodstatementsand risk assessments for complex or potentially hazardous engineering activities.

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

• A salary of £57,117 inclusive of 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

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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.