KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• We are looking a mechanical engineer with supplier engagement experience, capable of line managing a team.
• Line manage a team of capable mechanical engineers working on various different projects, supporting their development, training, and wellbeing.
• Lead the engineering delivery of a Supplier Engineering Package, ensuring designs meet requirements and standards.
• Support the development of project strategies and prioritisation, contributing technical expertise to shape project direction.
• Prepare and manage procurement specifications, including scope of work, bid evaluations, supplier document reviews, and technical queries.
• Oversee supplier interactions, including factory acceptance tests (FATs), change management, contract support, and compliance with technical control standards.
  Salary
  £56,596 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
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OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The salary for this role is £54,376 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Onsite working is expected for 3 days each 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.

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 Senior Mechanical Engineer & Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in providing line management, as well as research and development, and project management leading to proficiency in tritium, waste, and/or fusion fuel cycles.