UKAtomic Energy Authority

Provide pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice on property, land, planning and infrastructure matters. · Partner with colleagues across Property, Programme Delivery, Commercial, Engineering and Corporate...

Stakeholder identification across UKFE, STEP programme and other bodies or entities · Stakeholder relationship building and maintenance · Tracking, monitoring and reporting to stakeholders

Develop and deliver the marketing and communications strategy for Culham Campus. · Create annual marketing plans, including budgets, target audiences and performance measures. · Lead integrated campaigns across digital,...

Produce and maintain accurate routine financial reports, helping to automate and improve reporting processes. · Analyse financial data and present information clearly using charts, graphs and other reporting tools. ·...

Support the delivery of EDI and wellbeing programmes, taking ownership of defined pieces of work. · Develop and manage UKAEA’s annual Wellbeing Calendar, coordinating campaigns, activities and events. · Plan and deliver...

Lead and manage complex procurement activities, with a particular focus on IT · Deliver end-to-end commercial support for major projects, ensuring procurement activity aligns with project milestones and the Procurement...

Apply computational and numerical methods to solve scientific research challenges. · Develop robust, maintainable software for modelling tokamak plasma behaviour. · Collaborate with technical specialists to deliver...

Front Desk (IT Service Desk) Support - professional, friendly first contact with end users to help manage and resolve their IT Incidents and Service Requests online, via phone and in person. · Help in troubleshooting or...

Manage the Fusion Partner Office shared inbox, prioritising and responding to enquiries and escalating where appropriate. · Take ownership of assigned administrative processes, ensuring accurate and timely delivery. ·...

Lead and manage the Electrical Quality Team, providing line management, coaching team members and defining standards. · Own quality assurance across electrical systems within the RACE portfolio, providing hands-on...

Coordinate workforce planning activities, including processing resource requests, monitoring resource allocation and supporting capacity planning across the Group. · Maintain oversight of staff allocation, ensuring...

Data Governance, KIM & Compliance: Operate and continuously improve the enterprise data governance framework, aligned with KIM strategy, information architecture and organisational priorities, ensuring compliance with...

Lead the day-to-day delivery and continued development of an early careers scheme. · Set operational targets and key performance indicators, taking responsibility for their achievement. · Manage and develop the team...

Manage publication processes and act as the first point of contact for researchers using publication and research reporting systems. · Support researchers with publication submissions, ensuring compliance with open...

Shape and implement UKAEA’s long-term strategy alongside the CEO, CFO, COO and wider executive team. · Lead business development and innovation across UKAEA’s divisions and programmes. · Develop UKAEA’s relationships...

Lead cost estimating, forecasting and cost control activities for complex programmes and projects. · Develop and maintain robust project budgets, cost baselines and financial forecasts. · Partner with programme teams...

Lead the full lifecycle of recruitment, from job design to onboarding. · Define and implement creative sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill, specialist roles. · Develop and manage a talent pipeline, ensuring readiness...

Manage end-to-end permit, licence, consent and exemption workstreams. · Oversee the preparation, review and submission of high-quality regulatory applications. · Ensure compliance requirements are incorporated into...

Review invention disclosures and advise on the most appropriate protection strategies. · Lead patent drafting strategies, working with inventors and external patent attorneys. · Conduct prior art searches and patent...

Testing and commissioning electrical systems to ensure they meet operational, safety and site requirements. · Installing electrical hardware, control panels, cubicles, harnesses and cabling for remote handling...

Develop and deliver an events strategy aligned with UKAEA’s communications strategy and wider organisational goals. · Lead end-to-end delivery of in-person events at Culham and external venues. · Manage and mentor the...

Deliver high value engineering projects across the full lifecycle, including design, manufacture, and commissioning. · Manage a multi-disciplinary team working in a technical project environment. · Report into a...

Manage end-to-end procurement activities for projects up to £1 million, from market engagement through to contract award and close-out. · Provide commercial advice to Project Managers and Contract Project Managers on...

Stakeholder identification across UKFE, STEP programme and other bodies or entities · Stakeholder relationship building and maintenance · Tracking, monitoring and reporting to stakeholders

Manage end-to-end permit, licence, consent and exemption workstreams. · Oversee the preparation, review and submission of high-quality regulatory applications. · Ensure compliance requirements are incorporated into...

Support the development and implementation of permitting and consenting strategies. · Identify statutory, regulatory and environmental approvals required for project delivery. · Coordinate the preparation and submission...

Manage the Fusion Partner Office shared inbox, prioritising and responding to enquiries and escalating where appropriate. · Take ownership of assigned administrative processes, ensuring accurate and timely delivery. ·...

Deliver RACE project and operational responsibilities in collaboration with external partners, ensuring activities are completed within agreed timescales and budgetary constraints. · Contribute to the development and...

Define and implement strategies for efficient electrical system design processes, from robotic work cells to complex remote handling plants. · Lead the electrical design delivery for large, complex robotics projects,...

Maintain accurate data & databases in support of the Commercial function. · Collate and prepare internal and external reports. · Carry out compliance checks for the creation and amendment of vendors.

Lead and manage the Electrical Quality Team, providing line management, coaching and support to team members, while defining standards and promoting best working practices. · Own quality assurance across electrical...

Help to provide technical expertise on metrology and inspection across facilities including MAST, HEAT, MRF, STEP, RACE and legacy JET equipment. · Maintain inspection, alignment and metrology procedures, systems,...

Provide technical support for the maintenance, configuration and development of Enterprise Asset Management Systems (EAMS). · Manage system documentation, software releases and upgrades to support reliable system...

Act as a technical subject matter expert for Solaris platforms, providing specialist guidance on lifecycle, performance, resilience and operational integrity. · Administer, support and troubleshoot Solaris 10 and 11...

Conduct pre-weld, in-process and post-weld visual inspections to ensure welding activities comply with engineering drawings, specifications, approved procedures and relevant codes and standards. · Carry out dimensional...

Develop, review and approve welding and materials joining procedures and specifications, including first-of-a-kind solutions, in accordance with contractual, technical and code requirements. · Lead and support the...

Own systems engineering delivery for an assigned technical scope, maintaining coherence across requirements, architecture, interfaces, integration and verification. · Develop and manage requirements, traceability and...

Develop, maintain and support real-time fusion control software systems. · Deliver practical AI/ML solutions, working with expert scientists to translate latest results into practical engineering solutions. · Develop...

Scope and deliver new engineering capability across the Materials Division, delivering the engineering content for approximately £60m of new facilities, aligned with the UK Fusion Materials Roadmap and in collaboration...

Lead commissioning strategy, planning and execution across the programme. · Provide visible leadership (no direct reports but influence required) to multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of safe and effective...

Plan and coordinate projects (consumables

Lead the development, coordination and submission of high-quality bids, funding proposals and commercial opportunities aligned to the Division's strategic objectives. · Coordinate the Division's Bid Viability Assessment...

Deliver RACE project and operational responsibilities in collaboration with external partners, ensuring activities are completed within agreed timescales and budgetary constraints. · Contribute to the development and...

Contribute to the development, operation and maintenance of software, tools and models for MAST-U Plasma Control System and for the STEP programme. This involves evaluation, testing and refining software as well as...

Providing practical, commercially focused legal advice on a broad range of contractual and programme delivery matters · Supporting strategic procurement exercises, tender evaluations and contract negotiations ·...

Lead the drafting, negotiation, and execution of complex contracts, including supply, engineering, and service agreements. · Ensure contract terms align with programme goals, regulatory requirements, and industry...

Relevant engineering degree or equivalent · Chartered status with a suitable professional institution · Demonstrable track record in developing technology and evidence of delivering innovative solutions to industry

Develop and deliver an events strategy aligned with UKAEA’s communications strategy and wider organisational goals. · Lead end-to-end delivery of in-person events at Culham and external venues. · Manage and mentor the...

Lead electrical work undertaken by the Electrical Services Group, ensuring compliance with legislation, codes of practice, and safe delivery. · Supervise multidisciplinary teams including electrical staff (up to Level...

Lead and coordinate projects (Project >£100k), managing scope, funding, procurement and resources for testing, modelling and research activities. · Deliver high-quality, novel research and engineering in nuclear...

Relevant engineering degree or equivalent · Chartered status with a suitable professional institution · Demonstrable track record in developing technology and evidence of delivering innovative solutions to industry

As delegated by the STEP Design Authority, the Magnets Engineering Manager shall be responsible for overall adequacy of magnet design and development: performance, integrity and technical delivery

Navigate The UK Strategic Export Control Lists to form the basis of determining whether any products, software or technology that you intend to export are ‘controlled’ and therefore require an export licence. · Provide...

Proposing and guiding/contributing to exhaust research on current tokamak devices · Providing interpretative modelling of current tokamak devices and predictive modelling of future devices · Interface between modelling...

Define and deliver the STEP Quality Strategy, aligned to organisational objectives, regulatory requirements, and programme priorities. · Establish a coherent approach to achieving fit‑for‑purpose, risk‑informed quality...

Define and own the civil engineering strategy, design basis, and integration vision across all facilities and infrastructure · Establish programme level objectives and architectural principles for a safe, sustainable,...

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...

Lead and manage the Electrical Quality Team, providing line management, coaching and support to team members, while defining standards and promoting best working practices. · Own quality assurance across electrical...

Provide technical support for the maintenance, configuration and development of Enterprise Asset Management Systems (EAMS). · Manage system documentation, software releases and upgrades to support reliable system...

Guide the design, development, and commissioning of tokamak heating and current drive Control and Instrumentation systems, protection systems/ interlock systems, PASS systems, or subsystems. · Liaise with the...

Maintain accurate data & databases in support of the Commercial function. · Use the U4BW procurement module to support day-to-day procurement activities. · Collate and prepare internal and external reports.

Supporting the routine operation of neutrons and gamma diagnostic in MAST-U. This includes, but is not limited to Fission Chamber, Neutron Camera, Hard X-ray Detector, Reciprocating Probe, Divertor Reciprocating Probe....

Develop and own the environmental testing and degradation qualification strategy for critical STEP systems, materials and components. · Define testing roadmaps aligned with product development milestones, design...

Contributing to and guiding the development of edge modelling codes. · Optimising code algorithms for modern computers (HPC). · Developing interface with plasma core codes and working with UKAEA developers.

Coordinate and supervise building and construction works, ensuring activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project requirements. · Plan, manage and coordinate temporary works throughout the...

Lead the successful delivery of an approved portfolio of Science & Technology projects. · Develop and manage a pipeline of innovative concepts, research opportunities, and risk reduction initiatives. · Translate...

Stakeholder identification across UKFE, STEP programme and other bodies or entities · Stakeholder relationship building and maintenance · Tracking, monitoring and reporting to stakeholders

Provide day-to-day support to colleagues across the business, responding to finance-related queries and resolving routine issues. · Support key financial processes, including period-end activities, journals, budgets and...

Act as the Maintenance Manager (Asset Management) for the MPS Plant, working with the Team & Technical Leads and PROs to set the maintenance strategy and take responsibility for its implementation. · Act as a Work...

Develop and maintain a fully integrated, multi-level IMS (L0-L4) across engineering, manufacturing, construction, and commissioning · Drive alignment across programme disciplines, ensuring dependencies and interfaces...

Produce and maintain accurate routine financial reports, helping to automate and improve reporting processes. · Analyse financial data and present information clearly using charts, graphs and other reporting tools. ·...

Accountable for leading work packages on In-vessel systems, from concept through to detailed design and structural integrity assessment and implementation on new and enhancement programs for UKAEA’s facilities as well...

Develop and improve software for diagnostic control and data acquisition systems for MAST-U. This involves evaluation, testing and refining software as well as maintaining suitable documentation of both the physical...

Contribute to the development, operation and maintenance of software, tools and models for MAST-U Plasma Control System and for the STEP programme. This involves evaluation, testing and refining software as well as...

Lead the cost management of major construction and infrastructure contracts, ensuring accurate forecasting, budgetary control, and cost assurance. · Prepare, review, and maintain: · Cost plans and cost breakdown...

Monitor global developments and assess emerging security threats. · Produce actionable intelligence reports and briefings for executive and senior leadership teams. · Support informed decision-making during live and...

Lead the development, coordination and submission of high-quality bids, funding proposals and commercial opportunities aligned to the Division's strategic objectives. · Coordinate the Division's Bid Viability Assessment...

Provide first-line support for IBM Maximo and associated property systems, resolving user queries and service requests. · Coordinate and manage maintenance requests from receipt through to completion, ensuring timely...

Define and deliver the environmental strategy across your allocated area of responsibility within the STEP programme. · Provide senior environmental leadership across engineering, construction, operations, and programme...

Act as the UKFE Professional Head of Function for Environment & Sustainability. · Define and deliver the environmental and sustainability vision, strategy and objectives for UKFE and STEP. · Provide expert strategic...

Act as the single, authoritative senior voice on regulatory matters across UKFE and STEP · Build and sustain trust‑based relationships with regulators, positioning UKFE as a proactive, transparent, and reliable duty...

Guide the development and continual improvement of UKAEA’s CDM strategy, governance, policies, standards, and procedures. · Act as the organisation’s subject matter expert on CDM and construction safety legislation,...

Lead complex EC&I projects from concept to delivery, including critical systems with site-wide or external impact. · Setting direction and advising on design, installation, and operational strategies. · Create and...

Manage recruitment requests and candidate progression through our Applicant Tracking System, ensuring a smooth and compliant hiring process. · Create and publish engaging, high-quality job adverts that attract top...

Lead the commercial function within their IPT · Influence cross-IPT commercial decision-making and contribute to programme-wide commercial frameworks and governance · Represent commercial at senior internal and external...

Providing proactive administrative and executive support to the STEP Programme Manager and Senior Leadership Team, helping to deliver key priorities throughout the business calendar. · Managing programme communications,...

Configure, maintain, and support ITSM tools and solutions (Ivanti), ensuring they support the effective adoption of ITSM practices across UKAEA. · Assist in the design and development of ITSM processes and systems for...

Own and improve IT compliance controls, ensuring accurate, auditable hardware and software licensing across EIS. · Provide expert guidance on compliance risks, audits, governance, and remediation activities. · Use ITSM...

Lead Digital Twin projects, ensuring milestones are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard. · Manage and mentor a small team of 4-6 specialists. · Collaborate with leading academic, research, and...

Corporate AI solutions (MS-Copilot, Google Gemini Enterprise) · Data privacy/protection rules and UK government regulations (Export Control, regional Cloud deployment, data sovereignty) · Open-source LLM deployment...

Lead a team of 6-9 researchers in the domain of AI for fusion energy. · Lead the development and application of advanced AI/ML techniques using HPC and exascale technologies to support fusion research. · Provide...

Assume a position of technical expertise and lead in setting the direction of site level projects in this capacity, acting as an authority and advisor for design solutions and / or critical plant operational issues. ·...

Lead the successful delivery of IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. · Manage all aspects of project delivery, including planning, risk and issue...

Support the day-to-day operation of the JDR Site Office, maintaining site presence during operational hours and helping ensure activities run safely and efficiently. · Control site access and support work activities,...

Lead the preparation, consolidation, and ongoing management of budgets and forecasts across multiple IPTs and programmes. · Ensure forecasts are robust, evidence-based, and aligned with delivery milestones and...

Play a key role in setting commercial and sourcing strategies for major programmes, high‑value portfolios, or business‑critical categories. · Provide direction on procurement routes, commercial models, risk allocation,...

As delegated by the STEP Design Authority, the Magnets Engineering Manager shall be responsible for overall adequacy of magnet design and development: performance, integrity and technical delivery

Lead the drafting, negotiation and execution of complex construction, civils, infrastructure and engineering contracts, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and delivery milestones. · Ensure all contract terms...