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

The salary for this role is £54,376 (inclusive of a Market Premium Payment (MPP), and onsite working is expected for 3 days each week. 

This role can be based at can any of the following sites: 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.

The Role

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As RACE Electrical CAD Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in leading and mentoring a team of CAD drafters and designers, ensuring the creation of accurate and detailed electrical CAD drawings and plans for our projects. Your responsibilities will include setting strategic goals, coordinating work assignments, and prioritizing tasks to ensure timely project delivery. Combining technical proficiency with leadership skills, you will guide the team to achieve the highest quality of CAD work and contribute to the overall success of our projects.

In this role you will collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to solve intricate CAD-related technical challenges and ensure designs meet project needs. If you have a keen eye for detail and precision in CAD work, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects effectively, we would love to hear from you.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of electrical CAD drafters and designers while setting strategic goals and performance targets.
• Oversee the creation, modification, and review of electrical CAD drawings to ensure accuracy, compliance with standards, and alignment with project requirements.
• Coordinate work assignments, prioritize tasks, and allocate CAD resources to ensure timely project delivery and alignment with project scope and objectives.
• Establish and enforce CAD standards, best practices, and quality control procedures while conducting rigorous quality checks on drawings.
• Identify training needs, provide advanced training, and stay updated on CAD software and industry trends to enhance team skills and incorporate cutting-edge practices.

Essential Requirements:

• Engineering or technology degree, or equivalent experience.  
• Extensive experience in electrical CAD design and drafting. 
• Experience of managing small teams of engineers. 
• Proficiency in electrical CAD software (e.g., SOLIDWORKS Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical) 
• In-depth knowledge of electrical design principles, schematics and systems. 

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership.
• Experience of working in a safety dominated working environment.

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.