26 Oct
UKAEA
West Burton
Overview of Responsibilities
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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 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.
▶️ STEP Head of Establishment, West Burton – UKIFS Ltd.
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