Head of Schedule Development and Delivery

Head of Schedule Development and Delivery
Abingdon Rd, Culham, UK
Full-time
Salary: £63,575 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
Division: UKIFS - Programme Management
Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire
Confirmed Grade: Level 6*
Department: UKIFS - Programme Management
Company Description
The UK Government has established UK Industrial Fusion Solutions (UKIFS) Ltd., a subsidiary of the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), to lead the charge in delivering fusion energy through the design and delivery of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) prototype fusion plant. UKIFS is establishing itself, setting up the company, attracting talent, engaging with the industry, developing a supply chain, and planning and constructing the STEP prototype.
Fusion energy, crucial for combating climate change and ensuring energy independence, is expected to be commercially viable by mid-century. The UK, led by UKIFS, aims for a prototype fusion plant, targeting first operations around 2040. UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd. will lead delivery, collaborating with industrial partners and building a fusion supply chain with an estimated global sector value of £7tn per year. Join UKIFS and the STEP programme to be involved in this groundbreaking journey.
Job Description
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