Project Engineer - Tokamak Diagnostics

TN United Kingdom; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fusion energy is seeking a Project Engineer to coordinate and deliver projects enhancing diagnostic capabilities on the ST40 tokamak. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with a focus on managing complex engineering projects within a hybrid working environment. The company offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including performance bonuses and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary performance bonus

Share options scheme

Health benefits, insurance, and discounts

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with tokamak diagnostics systems.
• Track record in delivering complex engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, requirements, and deliverables.
• Manage project plans, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Support technical teams to deliver objectives.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in a relevant technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Agile tools

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15.05.2025

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29.06.2025

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Working arrangements

Please note this role offers hybrid working, with a minimum of 60% onsite and 40% home working.

Overview

As Tokamak Energy evolves, we are restructuring to align with our strategy and priorities. Following our $52 million upgrade of the ST40 spherical tokamak, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, we have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer. This role involves coordinating and delivering projects to enhance diagnostic capabilities on the ST40 tokamak, ensuring quality, time, and budget targets are met, and maintaining stakeholder alignment.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, requirements, and deliverables; track progress.
• Manage project plans, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Establish and maintain project documentation (requirements, plans, finances, risk register, etc.).
• Coordinate daily activities, resources, BoM, work instructions, and safety assessments.
• Support technical teams to deliver objectives.
• Manage interfaces between diagnostic and other projects.
• Conduct project reviews, escalate issues, and distribute notes.
• Monitor performance, implement corrective actions.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and manage changes.
• Capture and share lessons learned.
• Promote safe working practices.
• Collaborate on quality and project reports.

Desired qualifications and skills

• Degree and experience in a relevant technical discipline.
• Experience with tokamak diagnostics systems.
• Track record in delivering complex engineering projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project or agile tools.
• Knowledge of engineering design/software development processes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to convey technical info clearly.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Collaborative, energetic, results-oriented.

Additional benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Discretionary performance bonus.
• Share options scheme.
• Health benefits, insurance, and discounts.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Work on innovative, world-class projects.

About Us

Tokamak Energy is a UK-based leader in fusion energy, employing over 250 experts. We focus on spherical tokamaks and HTS magnet technology, aiming to provide clean, sustainable energy. Founded in 2009, we have significant investment and patents, with a global team dedicated to energy innovation.

Important information

We process personal data in accordance with GDPR and UK law. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of meeting every listed criterion, as employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role. We are committed to diversity and non-discrimination.