STEP Head of Establishment, West Burton - UKIFS Ltd.
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STEP Head of Establishment, West Burton - UKIFS Ltd.
West Burton Power Station, Retford, North Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Full-time
Salary: £79,638 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
Division: UKIFS - Programme Management
Site Location: West Burton or Culham
Confirmed Grade: Level 7
Department: UKIFS - Programme Management
Company Description
The UK Government has established UK Industrial Fusion Solutions (UKIFS) Ltd., a subsidiary of UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), to lead the charge in delivering fusion energy through design and delivery of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) protype fusion plant. UKIFS is establishing itself, setting up the company, attracting talent, engaging with industry, developing a supply chain, and planning and constructing of the STEP prototype.?
Fusion energy, crucial for combating climate change and ensuring energy independence, is expected to be commercially viable by mid-century. The UK, led by UKIFS, aims for a prototype fusion plant, targeting first operations around 2040. UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd. will lead delivery, collaborating with industrial partners and building a fusion supply chain with an estimated global sector value of £7tn per year. Join UKIFS and the STEP programme to be involved in this ground-breaking journey.?
As an employee of UKIFS, 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 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.
- Wide range of?career development opportunities.
- A vibrant?culture?committed to being fully?inclusive.
The salary for this role is?£79,638, and?onsite working?is expected for?3?days each week.?
Job Description
This position is based at our site in?West Burton,?Nottinghamshire.?
This role requires employees to?complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.?
The Role
UKIFS is leading the STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) programme to deliver the worlds first prototype fusion energy plant by 2040, driving a path to the commercial viability of fusion. As part of this bold and ambitious mission, we are seeking a STEP Head of Establishment, West Burton, to lead our teams in West Burton in establishing the future home of STEP.
STEP - One mission. One vision. One planet.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading a team of project, construction and site professionals drawn from across all parts of the STEP programme including industry, providing guidance and support to ensure the team's effectiveness and professional growth.
- Acting as a champion for the value to be realised through STEP and wider UKAEA, with local communities and industry across the region.?
- Build and maintain productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, critically local and regional stakeholders including the community, councils, the East Midlands Combined Authority Major and MPs.
- Lead and manage the set-up of all West Burton works, ensuring appropriate controls are in place, including permitting and consenting requirements.?
- UKIFS Client and lead on interface management with STEP Construction Partner, once selected and engaged, and other contractors operating on site for STEP and UKAEA works.?
- Ensure the planning and execution of all site characterisation and early construction works in accordance with the project plan, including transport and construction development, site development and regional dependencies.
The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities and you may be required to undertake other reasonable tasks or duties requested.?
Qualifications
What youll bring to UKIFS
- A degree in an engineering or other STEM discipline; or an equivalent qualification.?
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a track record of successfully leading and developing high-performance teams.?
- Substantial stakeholder engagement and influencing experience?and expertise.
- Experience of managing construction/infrastructure projects, including CDM regulations.?
- Demonstrable experience of delivering construction projects to the highest HSE standards.?
- A commitment to ethical business practices and a high level of integrity.
Additional Information
For a full list of benefits and to apply, select the apply button to be taken through to the UKAEA careers pages.
We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. 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.
Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.
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 UK Government website for information on criminal records checks. 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.
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West Burton Power Station, Retford, North Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Full-time
Salary: £79,638 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
Division: UKIFS - Programme Management
Site Location: West Burton or Culham
Confirmed Grade: Level 7
Department: UKIFS - Programme Management
Company Description
The UK Government has established UK Industrial Fusion Solutions (UKIFS) Ltd., a subsidiary of UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), to lead the charge in delivering fusion energy through design and delivery of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) protype fusion plant. UKIFS is establishing itself, setting up the company, attracting talent, engaging with industry, developing a supply chain, and planning and constructing of the STEP prototype.?
Fusion energy, crucial for combating climate change and ensuring energy independence, is expected to be commercially viable by mid-century. The UK, led by UKIFS, aims for a prototype fusion plant, targeting first operations around 2040. UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd. will lead delivery, collaborating with industrial partners and building a fusion supply chain with an estimated global sector value of £7tn per year. Join UKIFS and the STEP programme to be involved in this ground-breaking journey.?
As an employee of UKIFS, 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 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.
- Wide range of?career development opportunities.
- A vibrant?culture?committed to being fully?inclusive.
The salary for this role is?£79,638, and?onsite working?is expected for?3?days each week.?
Job Description
This position is based at our site in?West Burton,?Nottinghamshire.?
This role requires employees to?complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.?
The Role
UKIFS is leading the STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) programme to deliver the worlds first prototype fusion energy plant by 2040, driving a path to the commercial viability of fusion. As part of this bold and ambitious mission, we are seeking a STEP Head of Establishment, West Burton, to lead our teams in West Burton in establishing the future home of STEP.
STEP - One mission. One vision. One planet.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading a team of project, construction and site professionals drawn from across all parts of the STEP programme including industry, providing guidance and support to ensure the team's effectiveness and professional growth.
- Acting as a champion for the value to be realised through STEP and wider UKAEA, with local communities and industry across the region.?
- Build and maintain productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, critically local and regional stakeholders including the community, councils, the East Midlands Combined Authority Major and MPs.
- Lead and manage the set-up of all West Burton works, ensuring appropriate controls are in place, including permitting and consenting requirements.?
- UKIFS Client and lead on interface management with STEP Construction Partner, once selected and engaged, and other contractors operating on site for STEP and UKAEA works.?
- Ensure the planning and execution of all site characterisation and early construction works in accordance with the project plan, including transport and construction development, site development and regional dependencies.
The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities and you may be required to undertake other reasonable tasks or duties requested.?
Qualifications
What youll bring to UKIFS
- A degree in an engineering or other STEM discipline; or an equivalent qualification.?
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a track record of successfully leading and developing high-performance teams.?
- Substantial stakeholder engagement and influencing experience?and expertise.
- Experience of managing construction/infrastructure projects, including CDM regulations.?
- Demonstrable experience of delivering construction projects to the highest HSE standards.?
- A commitment to ethical business practices and a high level of integrity.
Additional Information
For a full list of benefits and to apply, select the apply button to be taken through to the UKAEA careers pages.
We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. 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.
Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.
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 UK Government website for information on criminal records checks. 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.
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