STEP Head of Establishment, West Burton – UKIFS Ltd.

Overview of Responsibilities

For more information on UKIFS, visit: https://careers.ukaea.uk/wp-content/uploads/download/UKIFS_CandidateRecruitmentPack.pdf  

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 salary for this role is £79,638, and onsite working is expected for 3 days each week.

The Role   

UKIFS is leading the STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) programme to deliver the world’s 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. (ukaea.uk) 

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 characterization 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.  

Salary
£79,638 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
Programme
STEP
Department
UKIFS - Whole Programme and Controls
Discipline
Type of Employment
Full-time
Reference Number
REF3032M

Additional Information

A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/  

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 organization. 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 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. 

Benefits 

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 scheme up to 7and 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
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What can I expect from the application process at UKAEA?

Once you have submitted a formal application via our website, all CVs will be reviewed shortly after the closing date of the advert.

  • Submit online application

  • Phone interview

  • Face-to-face or virtual interview

  • Other assessments

Company Description

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing 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 are at the forefront of realising energy from fusion, working with industry and research partners to deliver the ground-breaking developments that will underpin tomorrow's fusion power stations with the aim of bringing fusion electricity to the grid.

As we work towards our mission and goals, UKAEA has devised values that capture the spirit of how we work. These values include being: Innovative, Committed, Trusted and Collaborative.

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