Magnets Engineering Manager

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

Accountability 2: Drive forward magnet design work (including remountable 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

Accountability 3: 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

Accountability 4: 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 organizational goals

Pursue best-for-programme solutions and lead cross-functional teams to implement them

Work with Project Managers to manage budget and milestones

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

Engage with global technical and manufacturing experts in industry and research institutes to develop technical solutions and promote the build-up of manufacturing capacity

With a focus on UK economic and social value, work with the commercial team to maximise the value added by supply chain bodies in the UK for the STEP programme and beyond

Ensure effective technical and quality management of contracts and collaborations

Foster a positive and inclusive team environment that aligns with our cultural values.

Contribute to maintaining a respectful and collaborative workplace, valuing diversity, and promoting teamwork.

Act as a cultural ambassador, representing our organization's values and professionalism in interactions with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.

Lead by example, demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and ethical behaviour.

Expertise in any of the following areas: high temperature superconductors quench detection and protection superconducting cable design and development manufacturing commissioning & operation tokamak engineering

high temperature superconductors

quench detection and protection

superconducting cable design and development

manufacturing

commissioning & operation

tokamak engineering

Experience working with emerging technologies

Experience working on major engineering programmes e.g. big science

We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly women in STEM and individuals from British black and ethnic minority backgrounds, and individuals with disabilities. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organisation. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success. UKFE is committed to being accessible. Please email talent@ukifs.uk if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information. This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions. Whilst not required at this time, there is a possibility of an SC Clearance being required in the future. If a candidate already holds an SC clearance, that clearance can be transferred to UKIFS. For applicants applying from outside the United Kingdom or those who have spent time outside the UK in the last five years, please visit the following link for information on criminal records checks: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If your country of residence or previous residence is not listed on the website or if the UK Government does not have information on obtaining a criminal records check from that state, we regret to inform you that we cannot process your application. Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications. We may consider your application for future positions or similar positions within the organisation. We have a number of exceptional opportunities available at the moment, to view them all please visit Careers - STEP.