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A leading fusion energy organization in Abingdon is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer & Team Leader. You will manage a team of engineers, ensure the delivery of engineering projects, and interact with suppliers. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in mechanical engineering and have substantial engineering experience. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary of £54,376 and supports flexible working arrangements.
Job Description
The salary for this role is £54,376 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Onsite working is expected for 3 days each week; however, we actively support requests for flexible working. This role is based at the following site: Culham, Oxfordshire. Employees are required to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data.
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Senior Mechanical Engineer & Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in providing line management, research and development, and project management, leading to proficiency in tritium, waste, and/or fusion fuel cycles.
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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 cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for ground-breaking 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: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative. As an employee of UKAEA, you will benefit from: