Senior Process Engineer

Rotsinformatica; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead the design of innovative fusion sub-systems. This role involves driving projects from concept to detailed design, utilizing engineering analysis to inform decisions, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and experience in supervising teams. With a commitment to shaping the future of energy, this organization offers a vibrant culture and numerous benefits, including a generous pension scheme and flexible working options. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the world's energy landscape.

Benefits

Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme

Corporate bonus scheme up to 7%

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Experience with vacuum, pressure, and high temperature factors.
• Proven capability in process engineering analysis and knowledge of materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of fusion sub-systems.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams and oversee repairs and upgrades.

Skills

Process Engineering Analysis

Engineering Design Calculations

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree

Chartered Status (or working towards)

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Fusion Technology Facility, Unit 2a Lanchester Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham, England, United Kingdom

Full-time

Salary: £54,376 (including Specialist Allowance) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension

Division: Integrated Engineering

Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire or Rotherham, Yorkshire

Confirmed Grade: Level 5

Department: Product Engineering

Company Description

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 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: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.

Benefits of Working at UKAEA

• Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
• Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working options including family-friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
• Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders,
• Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
• Wide range of career development opportunities
• A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive

Job Description

The salary for this role is £54,376 (including a £6,000 Specialist Allowance). Onsite working is expected for 3 days each week, though we support requests for flexible arrangements (including part-time, reduced hours).

This role can be based at either site: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire or Rotherham, Yorkshire. Travel to another site may be required.

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.

The Role

As a Senior Process Engineer, you will lead the design and development of major fusion sub-systems, driving projects from concept through to detailed design. You will use engineering analysis to inform key design decisions, oversee system or component repair, replacement, and upgrades, produce high-quality technical documentation, and ensure compliance with relevant standards.

If you have experience leading teams, supervising staff, and possess strong communication and technical writing skills, we would like to hear from you.

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design of major fusion sub-systems, including enhancements for UKAEA facilities and future fusion devices, ensuring compliance with engineering standards.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams, oversee system/component repair and upgrade activities, and collaborate on design requirements, risk analysis, and interface management.
• Develop and validate process designs using modelling, mass and energy balances, PFDs, and P&IDs, and create technical documentation for major equipment.
• Supervise detailed design, manufacturing, tender preparation, and contract management, applying value engineering and design for manufacture principles.
• Support and mentor junior engineers and students, fostering team development, effective communication, and technical excellence.
• Act as a technical authority, contribute to publications, ensure adherence to organisational systems, and drive process improvements.
• Manage projects or oversee contracts, leading teams of up to 10 staff and supervising the training and development of junior team members.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• A relevant engineering degree or equivalent
• Attained or actively working towards Chartered status with a professional institution
• Ability to perform exploratory design calculations using first principles
• Proven capability in process engineering analysis and good knowledge of engineering materials and their properties
• Experience with vacuum, pressure, high temperature factors
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Additional Information

For a full list of benefits and to apply, visit the UKAEA careers page by clicking the apply button.

We welcome applications from under-represented groups, especially individuals from ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and women. Our leadership actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to remove barriers to success.

Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive many applications.