Engineering Analysis Team Leader

• Salary: £64,820 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
• Division:
  Integrated Engineering

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 the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs.

UKAEA leads the way in realizing 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.

As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:

• Outstanding
  defined benefit pension scheme,
  details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
• Corporate
  bonus schemeup 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
• A vibrant
  culture
  committed to equality and being fully
  inclusive

The salary for this role is £64,820 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance) +excellent benefits including outstanding pension.
Onsite working is expected for 3days each week, however, we support requests for flexible working.

This role is based at Culham, Oxfordshire

This role requires employees 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.

The Role

The Engineering Analysis Group provides specialist support to UKAEA engineering activities, solving complex technical problems using advanced analytical methods while ensuring alignment with industry quality standards.

You will lead the Engineering Analysis Team within the Product Engineering Analysis Group, delivering expert technical guidance across UKAEA. You will manage team performance and development, ensure the implementation of technical procedures, support strategic planning, and coordinate workloads to meet project demands effectively.

This role requires a high level of technical expertise to ensure engineered products operate safely and reliably. If you want to play a critical role in maintaining staff capability and reducing organisational risk, including potential reputational impact, then we would like to hear from you.

Key Accountabilities:

You will have the opportunity to oversee complex engineering activities from concept through to delivery, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations. You will also manage and develop a high‑performing team, resolve key technical challenges, and collaborate with internal and external partners to drive innovation, support strategic planning, and promote expertise across UKAEA.

This role covers three key areas of responsibility:

Technical / Professional

• Act as a subject matter expert in simulation methods and analytical procedures.
• Lead design, analysis, and qualification of fusion sub‑systems while resolving technical issues.
• Build external collaborations and drive best practice, innovation, and technical outputs.

Project Management

• Manage analysis and simulation activities across projects and work packages.
• Oversee technical delivery, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and requirements.
• Develop and execute technical plans, ensuring validation and successful project outcomes.

Line Management

• Manage performance, training, recruitment, and resource planning.
• Ensure consistent quality, collaboration, and adherence to organisational processes.

For more detailed information, please refer to the full Job Description (JD).

• A relevant engineering Master’s degree or equivalent level gained through experience.
• Attained chartered status with a…