Magnets Engineering Manager

Company Description

STEP Fusion UK Fusion Energy (UKFE) Ltd, a subsidiary of the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), is at the forefront of developing fusion sustainable energy. Through the design and delivery of STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) programme we aim to build a prototype fusion plant, targeting first operations around 2040. UKFE will lead delivery, collaborating with industrial partners and building a fusion supply chain with an estimated global sector value of £7tn per year.

Onsite working is expected for 3 days each week, however, we actively support requests for Flexible Working. A full list of our benefits can be found here  For more information on UKFE, visit .
As an employee of UKFE you will benefit from:

• 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.
• 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.

Fusion energy offers the potential for significant quantities of low‑carbon, inherently safe, abundantly fuelt to be a viable means to sustainable net zero in the UK and globally. The UK is currently a world leader in fusion research and development and in the drive to realise commercially viable energy from fusion. STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) is the UK’s flagship national programme to deliver a prototype fusion energy plant, targeting 2040, and a path to the commercial viability of fusion.

STEP is deliberately bold and ambitious and seeks people who want to be part of a world‑changing endeavour and who have credible and relevant experience in delivery.

• Act as Technical Authority for STEP magnets: overall adequacy of magnet design and development, performance, integrity and technical delivery.
• Drive forward magnet design work, including re mountable joints, in harmony with the overall plant design; prioritise design efforts to allow convergence of overall plant design; guide team to achieve the target design definition levels and confidence levels required by the programme; manage interfaces with wider STEP power plant systems; ensure Intellectual Property generated by the programme is managed in accordance with UKIFS policy.
• Effectively prioritise technical risks and deliver mitigating actions, including the related technology demonstration programme; drive technology demonstration to eliminate major obstacles and increase confidence in the fulfilment of magnet requirements; continually review priorities and deploy resources accordingly.
• Interact with other technical and functional areas (e.g. plasma, power & cooling, commercial, prototype & test and project management) and external organisations; champion cross‑functional working; make informed decisions and solve problems effectively, considering diverse perspectives and organisational goals; pursue best‑for‑programme solutions and lead cross‑functional teams to implement them; work with Project Managers to manage budget and milestones.
• Effectively develop the magnets team and support the technical and professional development of staff: develop strategy for magnet staff recruitment, retention, training & development; work with the UKFE Prototype & Test team to build corporate competence and practical experience in technical disciplines related to magnet design, manufacture and operations; foster a culture of both world‑class innovation and practical delivery.
• Develop magnets supply chain: engage with global technical and manufacturing…