Process Engineering Group Lead

Process Engineering Group Lead 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 worlds energy? 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 realising 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:

- Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
- Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible) - Flexible working options , including family-friendly policies
- Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders - 25 days annual leave , plus 3 days Christmas closure, 2.5 privilege days and UK bank holidays
- Wide range of career development opportunities
- An inclusive and collaborative workplace culture For a step-by-step overview of how we hire from application to offer, please see our Recruitment Process page on our website. Salary: £71,815, inclusive of a Specialist Allowance

Location:

Culham, Oxfordshire Working arrangements:
Onsite working is expected for 3 days each week, with flexible working requests actively supported This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) , including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and potentially a search of open-source data.

The Role As Process Engineering Group Lead , you will lead, develop and manage UKAEAs Process Engineering Group, with ownership of the Process/Chemical Engineering discipline supporting programmes and projects across the organisation. You will provide strategic leadership for the Group, ensuring the right capability, resources, processes and technical standards are in place to deliver high-quality engineering outputs. Working closely with senior project and programme leaders, you will build effective relationships and ensure appropriate engineering support is available to meet organisational priorities.

As a technical authority, you will provide specialist expertise and direction across complex plant and process engineering, advising on design solutions and critical operational issues. You will bring strong knowledge of chemical engineering, process safety, process modelling and simulation, alongside experience of hazard identification, risk analysis and process engineering documentation. You may also lead the technical execution of large, complex projects involving UKAEA, external organisations, international collaborations and suppliers.

Key Accountabilities:

Technical / Professional
- Provide technical leadership and direction for major projects, acting as an authority and advisor for design solutions and critical plant operational issues
- Develop Process Engineering capability, capacity and skills to support UKAEA, the wider fusion community and supply chain
- Define, implement and continuously improve engineering processes, tools and best practice while maintaining high-quality technical outputs
- Act as a Technical Reference for the organisation within your areas of expertise Project Management
- Lead the technical delivery of complex projects, including those involving international customers, collaborators and suppliers
- Make or facilitate critical technical decisions, ensuring design solutions meet performance requirements while effectively managing risk People Management
- Lead resource allocation across the Group, ensuring suitably qualified and experienced employees are deployed effectively
- Build Group capability through recruitment, development, coaching and training aligned with organisational requirements
- Lead capability development and ensure employees remain current with relevant engineering techniques, standards and design codes Essential Requirements
- Relevant engineering degree…