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 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 leads the way in realizing 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, 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 equality and being fully inclusive
What to expect in our recruitment process:
For a step-by-step overview of how we hire from application to offer please see our Recruitment Process page: careers.ukaea.uk/join-us/recruitment-process
The Role
As an Electrical Supervisor, you will provide engineering support to ensure the safe, compliant operation, maintenance, and enhancement of site power and low voltage control systems. You will lead small to medium work packages involving complex HV/LV equipment, including installations, modifications, technical studies, and the preparation of supporting documentation. You will also carry out fault finding, ensure robust technical solutions, and maintain the competency required to supervise work on electrical systems.
Key Accountabilities:
- Lead electrical work undertaken by the Electrical Services Group, ensuring compliance with legislation, codes of practice, and safe delivery.
- Supervise multidisciplinary teams including electrical staff (up to Level 4), agency workers, and external contractors in support of UKAEA operations.
- Take full ownership of work packages, ensuring technical requirements are met and delivery is safe and cost-effective.
- Manage the full lifecycle of assigned electrical systems, including design, specification, procurement, installation, commissioning, and maintenance.
- Prepare and review engineering documentation such as procedures, risk assessments, method statements, and local rules.
- Review supplier requirements and documentation, ensuring alignment with technical standards and Group budget constraints.
- Provide technical assurance through analysis, calculations, and evaluation of electrical switchgear, cabling, and plant systems.
- Support Project Engineers and act as equipment owner for plant/sub-systems, while mentoring and developing apprentice electricians.
The salary for this role is £43,702 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance).
Onsite working is expected 5 days a week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working.
This role is based at the following site: Culham, Oxfordshire
This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data.
QualificationsEssential:
- Qualified electrician with an electrical craft apprenticeship
- BS7671 18th Edition pass
- City & Guilds 2395 or equivalent (Testing & Inspection)
- Significant work experience as an electrician in an industrial/commercial environment
- Supervisory and leadership experience
- Ability to work safely in accordance with a written safe system of work
- Ability to solve problems, prioritise and to balance the workload
A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/
UKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, while ensuring all appointments are made on merit.
UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email [email protected] 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.
Skills Required
- Qualified electrician with an electrical craft apprenticeship
- BS7671 18th Edition pass
- City & Guilds 2395 or equivalent qualification in Testing and Inspection
- Significant experience as an electrician in an industrial or commercial environment
- Supervisory and leadership experience
- Ability to work safely in accordance with a written safe system of work
- Ability to solve problems, prioritize, and balance workload
What We Do
The UK Atomic Energy Authority is a UK government research organisation responsible for the development of sustainable fusion energy, aiming to maximize scientific and economic benefit.
