Senior Fusion Diagnostics Project Engineer – Hybrid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Excellent pension

Relocation allowance (if eligible)

Bonus scheme up to 7%

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority at Culham is seeking a Senior Diagnostic Project Engineer to lead a range of diagnostic and fusion-related projects. You will oversee definition, design, manufacture, assembly, commissioning and end-of-life processing, taking ownership of project risk until close-out.

You will chair design reviews, manage procurement, and supervise installation activities while maintaining high safety and quality standards. An engineering degree and strong leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualifications in a relevant scientific or engineering field.
• Experience in creating specifications and handling technical documentation approval processes.
• Experience of modern assembly and manufacturing techniques
• Strong communication skills to interface with both internal and external stakeholders and management, scientific, clerical and technical staff.
• Proven leadership experience in managing technical teams and projects.
• Experience in project planning including resource and cost profiling.
• A good level of PC skills, including experience with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Define project requirements, constraints, and deliverables
• Create and maintain project plans, risk registers, work packages and cost profiles
• Delegate work packages and co-ordinate the activities of the project team to deliver projects on-time, in budget, and with appropriate quality levels, employing corrective actions to minimise any impact on schedule and budget
• Manage and review the activities of the Design Office, and the Modelling & Design and Engineering Evaluation Teams
• Chair design reviews and progress meetings to report project status, current activities, and to raise issues
• Produce technical documentation (including reports, specifications, work procedures, risk assessments, tender documentation, and Safe System of Work paperwork) and ensure adherence to design standards and UKAEA’s Quality System
• Manage component procurement, liaising with internal and external manufacturers and carrying out supplier visits to ensure compliance
• Supervise and direct installation activities, ensuring design and safety compliance

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership experience

Project planning

Technical documentation

Manufacturing techniques

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in relevant scientific/engineering field

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority at Culham is seeking a Senior Diagnostic Project Engineer to lead a range of diagnostic and fusion-related projects. You will oversee definition, design, manufacture, assembly, commissioning and end-of-life processing, taking ownership of project risk until close-out.

You will chair design reviews, manage procurement, and supervise installation activities while maintaining high safety and quality standards. An engineering degree and strong leadership are required.