Senior Project Engineer

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC); East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization seeks experienced Senior Project Engineers to work on innovative mechanical equipment for scientific infrastructure. The role involves project management and engineering leadership, offering competitive benefits including flexible working hours and a strong pension scheme.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Excellent pension scheme

Employee shopping and travel discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in an engineering-based subject or equivalent.
• Experience in leading engineering projects from concept to commissioning.
• Good understanding of Industrial Standards and Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design, analysis, and development of accelerator and instrument systems.
• Deliver bespoke research equipment for scientific studies at the ISIS facility.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams to ensure project success.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical engineering

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in engineering or engineering apprenticeship

Project management qualification

Job description

Salary: £56,509 per annum

Hours: Full time (We understand the importance of work-life balance and are happy to discuss the possibility of flexible working with applicants)

Contract Type: Open Ended

Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxfordshire

Come and do the kind of engineering that made you want to be an engineer. Stretch your technical skills while enabling the advancement of humanities understanding of materials. Promote sustainability and create new materials. Alongside world-leading scientists and technologists, shape projects that improve lives in the UK and beyond. Discover the impact you can make when you are equipped, encouraged, and inspired to perform at your best.

Are you a self-motivated mechanical engineer interested in developing innovative mechanical equipment involving novel concepts, materials, and challenging requirements?

The ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Design Division has an immediate requirement for multiple experienced Senior Project Engineers with project management and leadership experience to deliver bespoke research equipment. Design, analysis, and development of accelerator, target, and instrument systems are key elements in supporting the user community conducting scientific studies at the ISIS facility.

Person Specification

The following will be reviewed at Shortlisting (S) and/or Interview (I):

• A degree in an engineering-based subject or an engineering apprenticeship plus HNC, OR a project management qualification and experience in delivering complex engineering projects (S & I).
• Experience in leading the engineering of complex and bespoke mechanical equipment throughout the complete lifecycle, from concept to commissioning (S & I).
• Exposure to project management of large-scale engineering projects, responsible for time, cost, and quality (S & I).
• A good understanding of Industrial Standards and Regulations, including risk assessments and risk mitigation (S & I).
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary project teams (S & I).

We explore some of the biggest questions in the universe and address major global challenges. Our scientists, technologists, engineers, and business-support teams explore the unknown across every field. Join us to discover what’s possible with world-leading facilities and experts at one of Europe's largest research organizations.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• 30 days holiday (FTE), plus 8 bank holidays and 2.5 privilege days
• Flexible working hours
• An excellent pension scheme
• Employee shopping and travel discounts
• Learning and development opportunities
• And many more wellbeing initiatives to promote work-life balance

Please note: If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, you and any dependants will need to pay application costs to the Home Office before starting. UKRI may reimburse some or all of these fees after employment begins. For more details, visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs or contact us for further information.